Diploma in Event Planning and Management | Online

• High-quality training with rich media content. 
• Continuous evaluation of your understanding of the material.
• An E-learning program based on the original LaSalle College on campus program.
• A variety of courses available remotely. 
• A combination of virtual classes, self-guided training, and homework for a minimum amount of class hours and a maximum amount of freedom. 
• Virtual evening classes.
• Length of program: 16 months; 13 hours per week; 810 hours (includes self-guided training, virtual classes and individual study time).

• Creativity
• People Skills
• Organization
• Passion
• Time Management
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Multi-Tasking
• Quick Problem Solving Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe CS Suite or CC and Freeware Openproject.
• Headphones with integrated microphone.

Diploma

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (“PTIB”) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

After completing the Event Planning and Management E-learning program, you will have earned your diploma from LaSalle College Vancouver, and gain access to the following fields of employment:

• Event Coordinator
• Event Producer
• Project Management

• Introduction to Event Planning
• Cultures, Etiquette and Protocols
• Event Logistics
• Introduction to Event Production Software

• Resource Planning
• Client-Supplier Communications
• Service Contracts and Proposals
• Presenting Project Plans

Semester 3 

• Observational Project
• Event Marketing
• Professional Portfolio
• Project Management

Semester 4 

• Website Development
• Event Coordination
• Post-Event Activities
• Human Resources

• A variety of remote courses taught by instructors in the field
• Virtual classes held in the evening
• Program consists of 16 months, 13 hours per week for a total of 810 hours (includes self-guided training, virtual classes and individual study time)
• Graduating students receive a Diploma
• Self-guided training for minimum class hours

Students in the Event Planning and Management online Diploma Program learn to harness their people skills, creativity and ability to multi-task. The program emphasizes instruction in time management, effective communication and problem-solving skills.

• To communicate effectively and professionally with collaborators and vendors.
• The fundamentals of event planning, both large and small.
• To develop, analyze and implement proven event planning strategies.
• To make industry connections and work with the latest digital tools in event management.
• About various cultures, etiquette and protocols.
• To understand and oversee service contracts and proposals.
• The resources required for implementation of an event project.
• How to develop official employment proposal documentation for a client.
• Follow-up engagement in marketing and generating new business opportunities.

Students directly out of high school, or mature students who are ready for a career change or to build on the skills they have.

• Those with interest in event management
• Enjoys being interacting in groups of people
• Eager to be challenged and inspired
• Those who want to acquire new skills in a flexible learning environment

Graduates work in the event planning field – either in a large agency or launch their own event planning business. Alumni have careers as event planners, event producers and project managers, overseeing everything from massive concerts to weddings to corporate events and beyond.