Event Planning Certification Program

Master the skills needed to plan events and provide meeting services at UC Berkeley! This program — focused on development events — will empower you to save time and money through better campus knowledge and increased efficiencies.

This class is appropriate for any UC Berkeley staff members responsible for planning events for their units. Seasoned veterans will pick up new tips and have the opportunity to network with other experienced planners, while those new to event planning will get a crash course in the tools and resources that have taken others years to accumulate.

Participants in the event certificate program will leave with enhanced event management skills, practical tools for effective communication and collaboration, and an expanded professional network. Skill sets included in the program will include budgeting in a campus environment, project management, and crisis management. Campus experts will also help with resources such as locations, catering, parking, and accessibility. The program provides a holistic professional development experience.

Please note that we have currently suspended this program and do not have dates for 2026.

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