Continuing Education

Conventions and Meeting Management

Certificate of Participation
Online Learning
Plan # C2171
Start date: Fall / Winter / Spring

About This Certificate | Program Delivery | Career Opportunities | Certificate Benefits
Obtaining Your Certificate | For Further Information

About This Certificate

As the convention, exposition and meeting industry continues to grow, it is expected that organizations in this industry will require trained professionals to meet their needs.

This certificate program is designed to provide professional training and credentials by updating the knowledge and skills of those presently pursuing, or wishing to pursue, a career in one of the many areas of this multi- faceted industry.

For graduates already employed in this field, the skills and understanding developed as a result of this program will enhance opportunities for career advancement.

Program Delivery

Individual courses are open to all students whether or not they are working toward the certificate.

Prerequisites may be required for these courses. Please refer to individual course descriptions for specific requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates new to the industry may find employment as meeting planners in corporations, trade and professional associations, convention/visitor bureaus and specialized travel agencies.

Graduates may also find a variety of career opportunities on the supply side of the industry: trade shows, congress/convention centres, in-hotel catering/banquet facilities and sales and marketing departments.

Possible career paths include:

  • Special Events Co-ordinator
  • Civic Events Co-ordinator
  • Marketing/Event planning Co-ordinator

Obtaining Your Certificate (Application for Graduation)

Upon completion of all requirements, the student must complete an “Application For Graduation” form available from the Registrar’s Office.

If the student wishes to have their certificate presented to them at convocation ceremony in the Fall, there is a $25 fee.

Application, accompanied by fee (if applicable) must be forwarded to Registration and Records, Office of the Registrar before the application deadline.

For further information, contact:

Niagara College Registrar’s Office
Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
905-735-2211, Ext 7500

For Further Information

Niagara College Continuing Education
Email: ce@niagaracollege.ca
Web: www.niagaracollege.ca/ce
Phone: 905-735-2211, ext. 7510.