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CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM


If you are interested in joining the exciting field of convention and meetings management or want to enhance your opportunity for career advancement, this Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides the professional training and credentials to work in this multi-faceted industry.
To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within four years.


Courses can be taken individually or applied toward the certificate, which is awarded after successful completion of all compulsory courses and electives

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Graduates new to the industry may seek employment as meeting planners in corporations, trade and professional associations, convention/visitor bureaus, and specialized travel agencies. In addition, a variety of career opportunities exist on the supply side of the industry in trade shows and expositions, congress and convention centres, in-hotel catering and banquet facilities, and sales and marketing departments.

Click on the Course Number for information on prices and start dates.  Course Descriptions are available on the Courses page.


Course Number Course Name
 
Core Compulsory
HOS5107 Responsible Practices for Green Meetings Management
MKT2235 Hospitality Marketing I
HOS5072 Planning and Operations - CMM
HOS5075 Practical Project - CMM
HOS5069 Principles of Convention and Meeting Planning
HOS5074 Trade Show Management for Conventions
HOS5104 Event Planning and Protocol (equivalent to HOS5076 and HOS5047)