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Every day is a celebration when you are an event planner! Take your skills to the next level with this Event Planning microcredential designed to give you the skills you need no matter what type of engagement is planned-from weddings to trade shows, from corporate events to cruise ships! You will learn top strategies for project management, working with vendors and staff, and ensuring event safety and logistics management. You will unleash your creativity learning about event design and promotion that leave attendees wanting more. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all for continued study and provides existing professionals with specialized skills needed to advance in their career or expand their business, moving into management roles or transitioning to larger organizations. Importantly, you will be prepared to take the examinations for two key industry certifications: Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). This microcredential can also provide an entry point for those seeking to enter the field. Take alone or consider adding the Event Design microcredential listed below.
This microcredential is stackableCredits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
High QualityAcademic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
StackableEach microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
In-demandMicrocredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
PortableCompletion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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