Coordination d’événements et de congrès

Are you interested in organizing conventions, meetings and business events? This specialized program, which is the only college-level program in Québec to be recognized by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), will open wide the doors to the event planning industry for you.

Overview

From programming to planning, through mobilizing teams, managing budgets and promotion, this program will teach you how to manage all facets of an event.

Program key elements

• Part-time specialization program
• 75-hour integration activity in a real-life setting
• Collaboration with industry professionals
• Experienced and passionate instructors

Master the art of leaving nothing to chance!

What you will learn
Planning, organizing, mobilizing

• Event programming, planning and implementation
• Human, material and financial resource management
• Sales, negotiation, marketing and customer service
• Logistics and communication skills
• Leadership, decision-making and stress management
• Major trends in the event market

Partner

This program is offered in collaboration with Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest association for the meetings and events industry. With a presence in 70 countries and a global community of 60 000 professionals, the association has 7 chapters in Canada, including a Montréal & Québec chapter.  

Program structure and courses

Duration and schedule

• Program starting in the fall
• Spread over 4 sessions, part-time
• Includes a total of 375 hours of coursework 
• Classes are offered 2 nights a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., including some Saturdays.

Hands-on experience

75-hour integration activity in a real-life setting (in collaboration with MPI)

Diploma

• Attestation of College Studies (ACS) in Coordination d’événements et de congrès recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur.
• Following a classification process, this degree qualifies you to sit for the Events Industry Council certification exam leading to the Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) designation.

Admission

Admission application periods

To be eligible for this program, you must meet one of these criteria:

• Hold a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS), OR
• Hold a related Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), OR
• Have completed training deemed equivalent outside of Québec, OR
• Have a combination of sufficient training and relevant professional experience

You must also:

• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written French (being fluent in English is an asset): refer to the Required language proficiency page for more details. 

Required documents 

Here is the list of documents to be attached to your admission application.

In order for your file to be considered complete, be sure to upload legible copies of all official documents required by your status in PDF format. 

Documents that are not in French or English must be accompanied by an official translation in French or English.

Costs and financial aid

Program fees

Use the program fee calculator to find out about the costs of this program. 

Financial aid and scholarships

Looking for financial support for your study project? Find out about the different options available to you.  

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Future prospects

A sector in full revival 

Whether you are interested in organizing receptions, festivals, trade shows, fairs, or meetings and conventions, this training course will help you make your mark in this fast-paced field.