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How Do I Become a Conference & Event Planner?

Conference & event planners do not require certification in BC. However, certification related to special events, meetings or conference management can provide better employment opportunities. See for example:

  • CMP – ‘Certified Meeting Professional’ designation awarded by Events Industry Council
  • CEM – ‘Certified In Exposition Management’ awarded by CAEM (Canadian Association of Exposition Management)

Minimum requirements to be a conference & event planner include:

  • university degree or college diploma in business, tourism or hospitality administration is usually required.
  • several years of experience in hospitality, tourism administration, public relations or in a comparable position at a conference centre or hotel are usually required and *may* substitute for formal education requirements.

 

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awarded by Events Industry Council

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awarded by CAEM (Canadian Association of Exposition Management); nine courses plus three years of experience required to gain the CEM professional designation

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responsible for Certified Meeting Professional CMP designation

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Certification as CMP