Certificate In Meeting And Event Planning And Management
Brookdale’s Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning & Management offers an opportunity to learn, network and exchange ideas in an interactive classroom setting. The 30-hour certificate program presents a solid foundation for planning events of all types.
Understand how to set meeting goals and objectives, plan and control a budget, choose the best facility, manage the logistics and build the program content.

Gain knowledge about contract negotiation, food and beverage selection, basic audiovisual and room set up. Discover the essential skills of setting the timeline and managing deadlines and multiple priorities.
Whether you are currently working in the meeting planning industry, are looking to gain knowledge and skills to enter it or have meeting planning as a function of your current job, this certificate will bring you credibility and earn 30 hours of continuing education units.
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Text: MPI’s Planning Guide: A Source for Meetings And Conventions, included in fee.
Instructor: Cece Peabody, MAT, CMP (certified meeting professional), president and owner, The Peabody Group
Who Should Attend: Those interested in becoming a meeting planner, those who support planners and current planners
Dates and Times: To be offered fall 2013.
(NOTE: the college dining facilities are not available on weekends. Bring coffee, drinks, lunch, snacks, etc. Local eateries are a short drive from the campus.)
Fee: $795 (including text)
Code: XBUSM 212W

Register online or call 732-224-2315 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.