Event Planning Techniques Certificate
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Number: 122
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This Post Diploma Certificate is intended for event organizers who wish to enhance their skills. The program focuses on practical training for planning, promoting and executing festivals and events in the private and public sectors. Courses are taught by event organizers and professionals with extensive, relevant experience.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of Recreation and Leisure Services, Business, Marketing, Hospitality or Tourism programs or other college or university program OR event organizer with event planning experience.
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PROGRAM OF STUDIES
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||
Mandatory Courses: |
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| HSCIRLA09 | Introduction to Special Events |
12 |
X |
X |
X |
| RECLRLA01 | Logistics Prerequisite: HSCIRLA09 |
36 |
X |
|
X |
| RECLRLA02 | Program Applications Prerequisite: HSCIRLA09 |
36 |
|
X |
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| RECLRLA07 | Event Marketing Prerequisite or Co-requisite: RECLRLA04 |
30 |
|
X |
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| RECLRLA08 | Event Sponsorship Prerequisite or Co-requisite: RECLRLA07 |
30 |
|
|
X |
| RECLRLA04 | Event Administration Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: RECLRLA01 or RECLRLA02 |
36 |
X |
|
X |
| WORKRLA06 | Special Events Field Work Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: RECLRLA08 |
100 |
Contact the Program Manager |
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| HOSPFB008 | Smart Serve Training |
3 |
X |
X |
X |
Option Courses - Group 1 (choose ONE): |
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| MGMT10086 | Volunteer Management for Events |
36 |
|
X |
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| MGMTSSP24 | Volunteer Management 1 (offered under the Volunteer Management Certificate) |
60 |
Check the Volunteer Management Certificate listings |
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Option Courses - Group 2 (choose ONE): |
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| PLAN10009 | Wedding Planning Prerequisite: RECLRLA01 or RECLRLA02 |
30 |
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|
X |
| HMNSSSNPN | Public Relations Fundraising and Special Events |
30 |
Check the Fundraising/Development Associate Certificate listings |
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| HMNSSSFR1 | Fundraising/Development |
30 |
Check the Fundraising/Development Associate Certificate listings |
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| TRLVTL415 | Introduction to Convention and Meeting Planning |
36 |
Check the Business Diploma listings |
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