Programs

Conference and Event Planner

Conference and Event Planner

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Basic Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Business Financial Management, Business Math, Business Negotiations and Contracts, Business Presentations,Business Supervisory, Business Writing, Business Communication, Conference and Event Management, Event Marketing, Customer Service, Human Resource Management, Management Fundamentals, MS office, Windows OS

Program Information

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into this program, you much have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) or maintain Mature Student Status. Courses are open to applicants who possess a good command of the English language and can follow instructions.

All students are required to complete an admission interview before starting the program. An admissions interview will determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. In addition, full-time students must complete the required hours per week as per the course schedule.

Program Prerequisites:
Proficient in keyboarding with speed and accuracy to at least 25 w.p.m and knowledge of using personal computers.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

Program Highlights

Meetings, events and conventions are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy and embrace multiple aspects of all industries. The Conference and Event Planner Diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced and exciting world of conference and event management.

If you are charismatic, outgoing, energetic, and entrepreneurial, the Conference and Event Planner program might appeal to you. Conference and Event Planner plays a dynamic role within any organization. Its objective is to expose students to a broad range of knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a conference and event planning-related career. In addition, the program provides the skills to progress into higher-level jobs, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.
This program provides students with:

  • The knowledge and skills gained from this program are necessary to lead in developing and implementing conferences and events for various business sectors.
  • Students will be introduced to the most relevant aspects of planning and coordinating event logistics.
  • Employers are looking for candidates with professional skills. These skills include: negotiating, decision making, teamwork, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem-solving.
  • This program will provide students with a solid knowledge of event planning and marketing practices and principles.
Careers Opportunities

Graduates of this program are employed by tourism, trade and professional associations, convention and conference centres, government agencies and conference and event planning companies. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:

  • Conference and Meeting Planner
  • Conference Planner
  • Conference Services Officer
  • Convention Coordinator
  • Event Planner
  • Special Events Organizer
  • Trade Show Planner

What Our Graduates Say

When I first visited Academy of Learning College the office staff members were welcoming and very friendly. I graduated with a Diploma in Project Administration which helped me obtain my PMP Certification shortly afterwards. I highly recommend Academy of Learning College to anyone looking to advance further in their career.

A. Naroozi

Academy of Learning College helped me upgrade my skills… inspired me to focus and never give up. The flexible class schedule helped me so much and my confidence and self esteem was so much better. Thank you AOLCC.

M. Krish

I was thrilled to be approved for the Marketing Coordinator program and attend as a Second Career student at Academy of Learning College. I learned at my own pace, developed great relationships with the other students and the instructors, and now currently work as a Marketing Coordinator with an insurance organization.

M. Valdez


The Conference and Event Planner diploma at Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus is offered from our North York campus on Finch Avenue West, in the heart of Downsview. Over about 50 weeks (roughly 1003 hours of instruction) you train in event logistics, vendor coordination and event marketing, in a program registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. You may qualify for financial aid.

Career paths after the Conference and Event Planner program

This training can prepare you for work as a event coordinator, conference planner, and meeting and convention coordinator. The curriculum is built around the day-to-day skills those roles actually use, so you graduate with practice, not just theory.

Your campus in North York

The Downsview campus sits at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6. Students join us from Downsview, the wider North York area and beyond, many while working or settling into a new city. Ask our admissions team how the Conference and Event Planner schedule can fit around your other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What credential does the Conference and Event Planner program award?
A diploma from Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus, a registered vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
How many weeks does the Conference and Event Planner program take?
Roughly 50 weeks — about 1003 instructional hours in total.
Do I need prior experience to apply?
No prior experience in the field is required. Admission needs Grade 12 (or equivalent) or Mature Student Status, working English, and an admission interview.
How do I get to the Downsview campus?
We are at Unit 112, 1280 Finch Avenue West, North York (Downsview), Toronto, ON M3J 3K6.
What kind of work can I do after Conference and Event Planner?
Graduates can be prepared for work as a event coordinator, conference planner, and meeting and convention coordinator.
How do I apply or find the next start date?
Send us a request for information or call the campus — admissions will confirm upcoming intake dates and take you through enrolment step by step. You may qualify for financial aid.

Last updated: September 2026