Microcredential in
Events Planning
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Cayuga Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
45 Hours
Instruction hours
$975.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Immerse yourself in the art of Events Planning with this microcredential, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge needed to join or kickstart a thriving business as an event planner. Build the diverse skill set necessary to plan a wide range of events-corporate functions, conferences, workshops, celebrations, and conventions-by leveraging a mix of traditional and contemporary marketing techniques. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you for continued study, provides you with valuable insights into the steps involved in establishing your own event planning business, and prepares you to apply for event planning positions in both the corporate and hospitality realms. Take alone or consider pairing with the Destination Marketing and Event Marketing microcredentials to expand your skillset and job opportunities.
An online microcredential from Cayuga Community College (45 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Cayuga Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
What you can earn
Events Planning Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Pathway to Credit
This Cayuga Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Community College | General Studies | INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar | Associate | 4 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| NYS College of Human Ecology at Cornell University | General Studies | INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar | Associate | 6 | Apr 4, 2026 |
| SUNY Morrisville | General Studies | INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar | Associate | 5 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Nassau Community College
Major
General Studies
Counts as
INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar
Degree
Associate
Credits
4
As of
Feb 3, 2026
NYS College of Human Ecology at Cornell University
Major
General Studies
Counts as
INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar
Degree
Associate
Credits
6
As of
Apr 4, 2026
SUNY Morrisville
Major
General Studies
Counts as
INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar
Degree
Associate
Credits
5
As of
Jan 15, 2024
Skills covered
Budgeting
Entrepreneurial Process
Event Management
Event Marketing
Event Planning
Menu Planning
Product Knowledge
Sales Prospecting
Selling Techniques
Career outlook
Related occupations: Line Cook, Event Coordinator, Food Service Manager
Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.