Program Description
The Event Management and Design online training program will equip students with the knowledge to advance in the field if they are already working in special events or prepare them to enter the profession with an understanding of the industry. Students build a foundation they can use to build a career in special events or start their own special event business.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
1. apply the knowledge and skills to be effective as a professional event planner in a variety of event businesses;
2. demonstrate the fundamentals of an event life cycle including designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating; and
3. prepare to start a career with a special event business, or work in an events management role.
Program Credentials
CCBC Credential: Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Financial Aid and Payment Options
CCBC currently offers Continuing Education (CE) financial aid to those who qualify. We package public and private funding options to benefit students which include COVID-19 relief funding, the Maryland Sequence Scholarship, CCBC Opportunity Grant funding, Maryland Promise, and Baltimore County College Promise. Financial aid funding is available for select CE courses and programs.
Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
For more information about funding resources and how to apply for them, please contact the CCBC Continuing Education Information Center at 443-840-4700.
Program Length
Approximately 300 hours. Students may take up to 6 months to complete the online course work.
Program Requirements
Academic requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic high school level competencies
- Basic liberal arts knowledge
- Understanding of, and interest in, different cultures
Computer requirements:
- PC or Mac with a high-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable)
- Basic understanding of computers and how to navigate the Internet
- E-mail capability
- Microsoft Outlook 2007 software should be installed prior to beginning this program
- Program is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems, and IE 7 and later browsers
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Course Series:
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HSL 025
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Event Management and Design (Module I)
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100
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$825
T-$20/F-$805
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Art of the Event by James C. Monroe, CMP, CSEP; and Special Events: Creating and Sustaining a New World for Celebration, 7th Edition by Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP; cost is included in the class fees
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HSL 026
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Event Management and Design (Module 2)
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100
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$585
T-$15/F-$570
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Same as HSL 025
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HSL 027
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Event Management and Design (Module 3)
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100
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$585
T-$15/F-$570
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Same as HSL 025
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Course Series Totals:
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300
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$1,995
T-$50/F-$1,945
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$0
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Outstanding people skills, professional appearance, ability to work independently, and good math skills. Knowledge and/or experience in hospitality-related fields is helpful.
Since this course is delivered completely online, students need to have the self-discipline to complete all required material on their own. A course instructor will be available to assist students with questions and lead online activities during the course of the class.
Career Opportunities:
Event planning small business owner, event planner for business or organization, wedding planner, or convention center or venue event planner.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA . Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
