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  3. Event Planning Assistant (STC-EVP)

Event Planning Assistant (STC-EVP)

Coastal Alabama Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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This short-term certificate is designed to provide training and development of competencies for students enrolled in the program to comply with guidelines as set by the American Culinary Federation

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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What you need to earn this credential

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationTime Management

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaAdministrativeAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityOriginality

Tasks

  • Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, confer
  • Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
  • Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilitie
  • Contact potential clients, meet with professional and trade associations, and produce brochures and other publications to promote conference, convention, and trade show services.
  • Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, menus, and services according to customer requirements.

Technology

Project management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Desktop computersLaptop computersOverhead display projectorsPersonal computersPublic address PA systemsTwo way radiosVideo projectorsVideoconferencing equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners13-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Client objectives and event requirements — gather and document through structured intake consultations under supervisor guidance at a professional event planning firm.
  • Event facility checklists — apply to inspect venues and confirm basic compliance with customer specifications under direct oversight.
  • Audio-visual equipment and transportation needs — identify and coordinate availability using standardized request forms for small-scale meetings.
  • Vendor and site staff communications — support and relay coordination details under the direction of a senior planner for assigned events.
  • Event financial records — maintain and organize invoices, receipts, and budget tracking spreadsheets using provided templates.
  • Event bills and payment documentation — review line items for basic accuracy and flag discrepancies to a supervising planner for approval.
  • Catering, signage, and accommodation logistics — assist in arranging standard services by following established planning protocols.
  • Project management software and CRM platforms — enter and update event data under supervision to support team-wide coordination workflows.
  • On-site event activities — monitor attendee flow and escalate compliance concerns or participant issues to the lead planner promptly.
  • Word processing and desktop publishing tools — draft event programs, signage copy, and participant communications from approved templates.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
63%
Placement Rate
80%