Meeting and Event Planning
Training Certificate
Overview
This program provides students with an overview of meeting and event planning based on various types of events to include conferences, corporate meetings, weddings, nonprofit events, etc.
Explore and understand the concepts of event planning and executing a successful event. Whether your interests lie in opening your own event company, planning a wedding, or simply mastering the skills to plan the perfect meeting for work, this program provides students the skill set to understand a variety of aspects planning to include contract negotiations, venue selection, establishing pricing for your services, marketing, and much more.
How to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some class sessions are scheduled on-campus, while others are conducted online or virtual. |
| Online | Class is conducted 100% online. Projects and assignments follow defined due dates while allowing for self-directed work on your schedule. |
*Delivery methods vary from semesters to semester. Use the filters on the Course Search to find what location or method works for you.
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 1.80 | 18 |
Meeting and Event Planning Explore and understand the concepts of event planning and executing a successful event. Whether your interests lie in opening your own event company, planning a wedding, or simply mastering the skills to plan the perfect meeting for work, this program provides you the skill set to understand a variety of aspects planning to include contract negotiations, venue selection, establishing pricing for your services, marketing, and much more. Classroom ID: CEEVT-529 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$449.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$449.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the workforce
Earn the skills necessary to succeed in a position on a meeting and event staff at a local venue.
Continue your education
Pursue a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and then gain the experience needed to get the meeting and event planning certification. Must have a four-year degree and years of experience to obtain this certification.