Event Planning

Overview

The Event Planning Program at Sheridan College prepares you on how to plan, budget, and implement conferences, meetings, events, vacations, and other special occasions for public or private sectors. The program includes instruction in principles of meeting and event planning, special event management, budgets and finance, site selection, contracts, vendor solicitation, and negotiations. Students will explore marketing and promotion strategies, consider associated food and beverage management, and apply basic audio-visual and other technology needs.

Why Sheridan College?

• Our technical education centers are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
• You can earn several welding certifications in various welding processes while you are pursuing your degree.
• You will have opportunities to compete in SkillsUSA conferences and competitions at the Wyoming state and national levels.

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Careers & Industry Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, event planners’ services are expected to be in demand by people who want help organizing personal events, such as weddings. In addition, demand for professionally planned meetings and events will stem from businesses and organizations that host events.

Industry Projections

• Demand is above average for employment of meeting, convention, and event planners and is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033.
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the median annual wage was $59,440 in May 2024.

Job Types

Sheridan College’s Certificate of Completion for Event Planning will provide the foundation of knowledge and skills for you to pursue jobs across numerous fields. A degree in Event Planning can lead you to a career like:

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Curriculum & Outcomes

Certificate of Completion

Whether students are preparing to enter this profession, preparing for advancement within it, or seeking professional certification, this certificate will provide each with a comprehensive overview of the competencies required of a professional event coordinator.

Tasks and techniques developed through trial and error over the years have now been quantified into a recognized and accessible body of knowledge, which serves to provide a clear path of training toward event planning excellence.

Program Outcomes

• Create processes to deliver high quality customer service and profitable guest cycle. 
• Describe the legal aspects of contracts and employment.
• Create organizational strategies to produce efficient catered events. 
• Analyze best practices for management of event personnel: contracted, paid, volunteer, suppliers, etc. 
• Apply marketing, sales, and promotion principles related to planned events. 
• Outline the procedures for safe and efficient food and beverage service operations.
• Outline the necessary components to event planning, design, and delivery. 
• Establish loss prevention guidelines for planned events. 

Faculty

Our Sheridan College faculty are dedicated to helping you set and achieve your academic goals. Our faculty bring decades of experience in a variety of fields to the classrooms to help you learn and prepare you for your future as an event planner.

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Related Programs

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