Certificate in Event Planning

If you get a thrill from watching events such as the Oscars, have exceptional organisational skills and thrive under pressure then this course is the perfect choice. Anyone who has event planning as part of their job role such as Secretaries, Executive PA's and Virtual Assistants can now receive a formal qualifications. Upon completion you will be a Certified Event Planner.

The course is perfect for those wishing to start their own Special Events business, work for an event management company or within a conference venue, convention centre or hotel. As part of your enrolment you will receive access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board.

The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.

From when a client first approaches you with their event brief to helping them create a concept, control the budget and run the event itself, you will experience firsthand the expertise, creative mind and staying power required that comes with being a Special Event Planner.

Your course will include 16 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning an event from an Awards Ceremony to a 4 day Conference. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client and the assignment you submit as your proposal.

Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last two assignments in the course focus on starting your own Events business and gaining employment within the industry.

The Certificate in Event Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in the UK and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Special Events Industry.  

Course Units

1. The World of Events
2. Think like a Planner 
3. Creating a Concept
4. Developing a Theme
5. The Planning Process
6. The Venue
7. Catering
8. Speakers and Entertainment
9. Preparing a Budget
10. The Proposal & First Consultation
11. Event Branding, Marketing & PR
12. Audio Visual, Staging & Lighting
13. Travel, Accommodation & Registration
14. Corporate Gifts & Merchandise
15. Suppliers & Staff
16. Preparing for the Event
17. Running the Event
18. Starting your own Business
19. Advertising and Marketing
20. Contracts and Insurance