Wedding and Event Management Certificate

Learn the broad range of skills needed to professionally manage weddings and events including logistics, marketing, décor, and cultural traditions.

Tuition: 4039*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 1 year

Hours: Part-time

Format: Class-based

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Jan, Apr, Sep

What you will learn

Leadership and communication skills
Logistics for local and destination weddings and events
Themes, cultures, traditions, and protocols
Marketing strategies and planning
Public relations and social media
Pricing and product distribution
Vendor and supplier contract negotiation
Food and beverage requirements
Décor, flowers, hair and makeup
Photographers and entertainment
Business, financial, and legal documents
Contingency planning
Ethics, professionalism, and workplace standards
Business mathematics and event costing

What to expect

Lectures and demonstrations
Group activities
Individual and group projects
Field trips
Practical assignments
Theory and/or practical exams

Admission requirements

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Recommended Characteristics

Willingness and ability to reflect on their own practice
Ability to apply a concept (idea/vision) to an application (event)
Analytical skills
Ability to conduct research and apply findings to specific projects
Familiarity with business English
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Comfortable planning and working independently
Able to adapt to changing situations and formulate contingency plans

Courses

This program can be completed in one to two years.

Required Courses

Plan of Study Grid
Term One		Credits
EVNT 1107	Destination Weddings	2
EVNT 1108	Wedding Planning	2
EVNT 1109	Event Planning	2
BUSI 1315	Media and Public Relations	2
	Credits	8
Term Two
LEAD 1150	Introduction to Business	2
LEAD 1151	Human Resource Management	2
LEAD 1152	Finance	2
LEAD 1153	Sales and Marketing Management	2
LEAD 1154	Business Ethics	2
	Credits	10
	Total Credits	18

This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The College reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	0
Tuition	4039	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	0
College initiative	37
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	162
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	0
U-PASS	0
Graduation	0
Program specific extra fees	0
Total

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.