About Program
The Event Planner Diploma Program is designed for individuals with creativity, energy, and a flair for organization. This immersive program equips students with the essential skills to conceptualize, organize, and execute a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to high-profile conferences and destination weddings.
Whether you’re managing virtual events or large-scale productions, the curriculum balances theory with hands-on experience, allowing students to gain confidence and competence in all aspects of event planning. Graduates will be prepared to enter the fast-paced world of hospitality, tourism, and event management with professionalism and creativity.
Program Highlights:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers event design, budgeting, marketing, vendor negotiation, risk management, and destination coordination.
- Practical Training: Engage in real-world simulations, case studies, and collaborative projects to build real event management experience.
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Learn the latest strategies in planning, budgeting, crisis mitigation, and stakeholder coordination.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by seasoned professionals offering practical knowledge, personalized mentorship, and industry insight.
Courses Include:
- Business Communications
- Business Law
- Catering Management
- Corporate and Special Events
- Destination Weddings
- Event Design
- Event Entertainment and Production
- Event Marketing
- Event Planning and Management
- Event Risk Management
- Human Resources – Event Industry
- Job Search Strategies
- Microsoft Office Essentials
- QuickBooks
- Sales Strategies
- Sports Event Management
- Virtual Events
- Wedding Planner
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the Event Planner Diploma Program may find employment in:
- Tourism and Economic Development
- Arts and Culture
- Wedding and Special Event Planning
- Meeting and Convention Planning
- Business Associations and Entertainment Venues
- Hospitality and Travel
- Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Government
- Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
- Trade Shows and Expositions
- Community and Cultural Organizations
With job titles such as:
- Convention Coordinator
- Conference and Meeting Planner
- Conference Planner
- Meeting Planner
- Special Events Organizer
- Conference Services Officer
- Event Planner
- Festival Organizer
- Trade Show Planner
Admission Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12 or equivalent)
- OR mature student status with successful completion of an entrance exam