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Accredited Party Planner Course
Eventtrix

CPD Certified | International Accreditation with ICOES | Multiple Certification Options | Detailed Training

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
50 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
50 CPD hours / points
Assessment details
  • Module Exams (included in price)

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Overview

Throwing parties is an exciting and lucrative career. Join the happy gang of people who plan parties for a living. Find out how to get your clients for your party planning business.

Assessment details

Module Exams

Included in course price

CPD

50 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Our online Party Planner course is specifically designed to help you turn your skills and ideas into a successful business planning parties.

Clients are desperately searching for organized and creative people like you to help them plan the party of their lives. Our course will give you extensive instruction in:

  • Starting a business
  • Effective party planning
  • Getting and maintaining clients
  • Working with vendors and suppliers
  • Operating a successful business
  • Creative party ideas
  • Networking

Why study with us?

  • International Accredited Course
  • 60-day access
  • Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
  • Compatible with Smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.

Party Planner Course Content:

Module 1: Getting Started

  • 1.1 What is the Role of a Party Planner?
  • 1.2 The Basics of Planning a Party
  • 1.3 How to Get Started
  • 1.4 Elements of a Great Party

Module 2: Types Of Parties - Overview

  • 2.1 Beauty Parties
  • 2.2 Kids’ Parties
  • 2.3 Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
  • 2.4 Showers
  • 2.5 Birthday Parties
  • 2.6 Weddings
  • 2.7 Cocktail Parties
  • 2.8 Other Parties

Module 3: Developing A Business Model

  • 3.1 Figuring out Your Specialty
  • 3.2 Developing a Mission Statement
  • 3.3 Identifying Your Target Client Base
  • 3.4 Setting Your Business Apart

Module 4: Generating A Client Base

  • 4.1 Targeting the Appropriate Clients
  • 4.2 Advertising Effectively
  • 4.3 Web Development
  • 4.4 Using Social Media
  • 4.5 Using Current Clients to Get New Clients

Module 5: How To Plan A Party

  • 5.1 Working with the Client
  • 5.2 Figuring out a Budget
  • 5.3 Meeting the Client’s Needs
  • 5.4 Being Creative
  • 5.5 Selecting the Right Venue and Location
  • 5.6 Getting Feedback and Asking for Online Reviews

Module 6: Making Your Party Memorable

  • 6.1 Creating a Great Theme and Following It
  • 6.2 Deciding on the Appropriate Tone of the Party
  • 6.3 Wowing the Guests
  • 6.4 Food, Drinks, and Music
  • 6.5 Honouring Your Client’s Wishes

Module 7: Business Operations

  • 7.1 Starting Your Business from Scratch
  • 7.2 Finance
  • 7.3 Recordkeeping
  • 7.4 Understand Cost
  • 7.5 Deciding If You Need an Office/Storefront
  • 7.6 Making a Profit

Module 8: Networking

  • 8.1 Working with Clients and Prospective Clients
  • 8.2 Building Diverse Contacts
  • 8.3 Maintaining Contacts
  • 8.4 Acting Professionally
  • 8.5 Using Contacts Appropriately and Effectively
  • 8.6 Maintaining Your Reputation

Module 9: Working With Vendors And Suppliers

  • 9.1 Finding the Right Suppliers and Vendors for Your Business
  • 9.2 Negotiating with Vendors and Suppliers
  • 9.3 Building a Business Relationship
  • 9.4 Using Your Suppliers and Vendors Effectively

Module 10: Maintaining Your Brand

  • 10.1 Why is Reputation so Important?
  • 10.2 Sticking to Your Mission Statement
  • 10.3 Customer Service and Relations
  • 10.4 The Importance of Communication
  • 10.5 How a Happy Client Helps Your Business

Module 11: Finding Success In Business

  • 11.1 Expanding Your Business
  • 11.2 Investing in Your Business
  • 11.3 Using Success to Create More Success
  • 11.4 Hiring and Managing Employees
  • 11.5 Managing a Larger and/or Busier Company

Who is this course for?

Are you known for your epic parties? Have you always had a knack for creating a spectacle, MC'ing the perfect evening, bringing together all sorts of people into one space to create a memorable night?

Being a party planner means being organized, creative, flexible, and able to think on your feet to creatively solve problems. Sound familiar? It's also a great job, consistently challenging, no sitting behind a desk all day, doing the same thing over and over!

Start this course now to start down a new path!

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). After passing any exams and completing a course successfully, students can opt to purchase an ICOES certificate from the third-party institution.

EventTrix is also CPD certified, meaning the courses meet or exceed Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

Requirements

EventTrix courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Career path

After completing this course, you could:

  • Start your own Party Planning business
  • Join the team of a Party Planning company
  • Use your increased skills and abilities to impress your boss and earn a promotion
  • Begin planning parties for yourself, your friends, and your family
  • Create parties to increase awareness, visibility, or sales for your existing business

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