活动策划中的证书课程是为有兴趣在活动策划，婚礼策划，会议策划和娱乐节目设计领域为私人和公共机构工作的学生设计的。课程内容包括讲授成功活动管理基础知识的课程，包括志愿者管理，筹款，赞助和领导能力。
The certificate program in Event Planning is designed for students interested in working for both private and public agencies in the areas of event planning, wedding planning, meeting planning, and recreational programming. Course work includes classes that teach the essentials in successful event management, including volunteer management, fundraising, sponsorships and leadership.Completion of any of the program entitles a student to receive a certificate for that program in addition to the Bachelor of Science diploma. Certificates are officially recognized by the university and will appear on a student's transcript and may be listed on a student's resume. Students must be declared RPTA majors or minors in order to enroll in the certificate programs. If a student fails to complete the major or minor, the certificate will not be awarded. All units must be taken in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration.Bachelor of Science students: In addition to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration, students may also complete one or more of the certificate programs. Units in the certificates may overlap with required and supportive courses in the major.Minor students: With advisor approval, students in the RPTA Minor Program may take courses in the certificate programs to partially fulfill the requirements of the minor (please read all of the minor requirements above). Students must complete all of the requirements for the minor to receive the certificate.