Event/Conference Management Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Event/Conference Management gives students the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to work in conference management at a hotel/conference, sports arena center or a corporate organization. Students will develop an understanding of the hotel/tourism industry and learn how to plan and organize a conference/event. For more information contact Maryanne Adams at or 603-271-6963. This program is available days and evenings. This program is "financial aid eligible."

NOTE: Students matriculating into the Event/Conference Management certificate program are expected to possess a working knowledge of software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, or to have successfully completed NHTI's IT 102 (PC Applications) or comparable course.

Students must maintain Internet access, including a professional working e-mail address, throughout their participation in these programs.

Technical Standards

Technical standards have been established to provide guidance to students regarding skills and abilities required to function successfully in the Hospitality programs and ultimately in the Tourism/Hospitality profession. Students in the Travel and Tourism and Hotel Administration associate degree programs and any of the related certificate programs must be able to demonstrate:

1. the ability to act in a professional manner on field trips or at internship locations;
2. sufficient vision, hearing, and verbal abilities to express and exchange information and ideas, as well as to interpret important instructions in the classroom or at internship locations;
3. the ability to work with frequent interruptions, to respond appropriately to unexpected situations, and to cope with extreme variations in workload and stress levels.

Although not a technical standard for entry into the Hospitality programs, applicants should be aware that some positions may require the physical ability to stand for long periods and to lift up to 70 pounds.