Conference & Event Planner

50 weeks Diploma Program

I wanted to work on a freelance basis, in order for me to spend quality time with my kids and family and also to pursue my career side by side and found Conference and Event Planner Program the right choice for me. I currently assist with planning and organization of weddings and I love it.

-R. Gomez

Why choose Conference & Event Planner Program at AOL?

Meetings, events and conventions are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy and embrace multiple aspects of all industries. The Conference and Event Planner Diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced and exciting world of conference and event management. This program appeals to individuals who are charismatic, outgoing, energetic, and entrepreneurial, as the Conference and Event Planner plays a dynamic role within any organization. Its objective is to expose students to a broad range of knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a conference and event planning related career. The program provides the skills to progress into high-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training:

This program provides students with

• Knowledge and skills necessary to lead and/or assist in the development and/or implementation of conferences and events for a variety of business sectors.
• An introduction to the most relevant aspects of planning and coordinating events logistics.
• Professional skills in high demand by employers. These skills include: negotiating, decision making, team-work, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
• A solid knowledge of event planning and marketing practices and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Conference & Event Planner Career Highlights

Graduates of this program are employed by tourism associations, trade and professional associations, convention and conference centre’s, governments and by conference and event planning companies. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:

• Conference and Meeting Planner
• Conference Planner
• Conference Services Officer
• Convention Coordinator
• Event Planner
• Special Events Organizer
• Trade Show Planner

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