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Credentials for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

33 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: —. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

Associate in Applied Arts & Sciences - Sports & Event Marketing

Shoreline Community College
WA
Associate's Degree

Associate of Applied Science-Transfer - EVPL: Event Planning/SSC

Edmonds College
WA
Associate's Degree

Associate of Applied Science-Transfer - EVPL: ITAM Event Planning/CWU

Edmonds College
WA
Associate's Degree

Associate of Technical Arts - EVPL: Event Planning

Edmonds College
WA
Bachelor's Degree

B.A./B.S. in Facility and Event Management

Grace College and Theological Seminary
IN
Bachelor's Degree

Business Administration

Coker University
SC
Certificate

Certificate - EVPL: Event Planning

Edmonds College
WA
Certification

Certificate In Meeting Management (CMM)

Meeting Professionals International
$4,500 cost
Align event strategies with enterprise and business objectives to drive organizational impactInfluence executive and cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic event initiativesImprove financial performance of event portfolios to achieve business outcomesLead teams through complexity and organizational change in event management environmentsPosition events as drivers of growth and organizational value at the enterprise levelLead strategic meeting portfolios to drive measurable business outcomes
Certificate

Certificate in Event Management

Ivy Tech Community College
IN
Certificate

Certificate in Events Management

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Certificate

Certificate of Completion - Sports & Event Marketing

Shoreline Community College
WA
Certificate

Certificate of Proficiency - Sports & Event Marketing

Shoreline Community College
WA
Certification

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

Events Industry Council
Identify comprehensive meeting management knowledge to support professional events practiceApply industry standards, best practices, and ethics across diverse meeting environmentsDevelop strategic meeting plans that align with stakeholder objectives and organisational goalsManage event operations and associated risks to ensure safe, effective programme deliveryImplement sustainability, technology integration, and outcome evaluation in modern event design
Certification

Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE)

National Association for Catering and Events
Apply generally accepted accounting principles to catering and event operationsInterpret financial statements including cash flow, balance sheet, and income statement for catering and event operationsCalculate food, beverage, and labor costs for catering and event operationsDevelop and manage budgets for a catering and event operationDescribe and apply knowledge of beverage types in catering and event serviceComply with legal considerations regarding alcohol service in catering and event operations
Certification

Certified Wedding Planner (CWP)

American Association of Certified Wedding Planners
$50 cost
Plan and execute full‑service weddings through documented timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination for multiple clientsManage client agreements and deliverables using professional contracts, planning calendars, and verified vendor meetingsDemonstrate ethical and professional standards through adherence to AACWP’s Code of Ethics and required liability practices
Certificate

Competitive eSports Event Producer

Los Angeles Mission College
CA
Certificate

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Howard Community College
MD
Certificate

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Allegany College of Maryland
MD
Certificate

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
OK
Certificate

EVENT PLANNING

East Central University
OK
Bachelor's Degree

Esports Management

Stockton University
NJ
Bachelor's Degree

Event Management

Harding University
AR
Certificate

Event Management

Cypress College
CA
Certificate

Event Planning and Management

Bergen Community College
NJ
Short-Term Certificate

Event and Meeting Design

Metropolitan State University of Denver
CO
Bachelor's Degree

Event and Meeting Management

Metropolitan State University of Denver
CO
Doctoral Research

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Capitol Technology University
MD
Long Certificate

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism - Meeting & Event Management

Orange Coast College
CA
Master's Degree

M.S. in Event Tourism

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Certificate

Sports and Event Management Certificate

Saint Peter's University
NJ
Bachelor's Degree

Travel and Tourism Management

University of Central Florida
FL
Master's Degree

UCF MS Event Leadershi

University of Central Florida
FL
Course

Wedding Planner training

American Association of Certified Wedding Planners
Define the role and responsibilities of a professional wedding plannerIdentify characteristics, skills, and behaviors required for success as a wedding plannerIdentify services offered by wedding planners to clientsConduct client interviews using best practices via phone and in personSelect vendors and build a vendor database for wedding planning purposesRead and interpret vendor contracts in a wedding planning context
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