Hospitality and Tourism Management, Event Planning Operations, Certificate

This is a Certificate in Event Planning. Individuals completing this selection of coursework will be effectively trained in logistical elements of catering, applicable food and beverage, customer service, sales and marketing, and other related coursework necessary to succeed as an event planner. Students interested in careers in event planning are well-suited for enrolling in this selection of coursework. Credits earned during the tenure of this certificate can be used toward further degrees.

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Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

Total Program Credits: 18 credits

Program Outcomes

Learners completing this certificate will comprehend the following: Industry terminology, meeting types, delegate and attendee types, industry documents (e.g. BEOs, RFPs), event logistics, trends, marketing and sales, site selection, food and beverage operations associated with events such as catering, out-sourcing and ancillary services, budget/forecasting, and timelines for events.

Program Notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in each core course to attain a certificate or AAS.
Not all classes are offered every quarter, at night, online, or on the weekends.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

Last Updated	Summer 2026
Description	HOST Event Planning C01
Academic Plan	HMMEMC01
CIP Code	52.0904