Event Planner Course - CPD Certified

Ever thought ‘I could do much better than that’ when invited to a poorly-planned event? Are you born to organize? Have 1,000 ideas of super events running through your head? You sound like the perfect event planner.

Today’s event planners need to take control of every detail from conception to clean up and the planning is critical. It is the planning that makes an event successful - making for happy clients and ecstatic guests. Are you ready to be that person?

Today’s event planners can work as freelancers specializing in such things as business events, weddings, concerts, fashions shows and much more. Or, you may find yourself working for an event planning company that works to host events for city governments, casinos, schools, or concert venues.

The possibilities are endless and by 2023 the event planning industry expects careers to grow by 33% so now is the time to get started. An industry with lots of variety and predicted career growth - doesn’t that sound fantastic?

Course Benefits:

• CPD Certified and Fully Accredited by the International Council of Online Educational Standards (ICOES)
• Course access - 60 days - Study at your own pace
• Access or Course from any device: Laptop, Smartphone, tablets, etc.

With the Trendimi Event Planner course you will learn critical skills related to:

• Meeting and gaining clients

• Creating an event plan around the client's needs

• Planning an event with our step by step tutorials

• Planning different types of events

• Designing the main event

• Creating promotions

• Developing timelines

• Planning entertainment

• Following current events

• Establishing dress codes

• Working with fashion, food, venues, transportation, project management, and much more

• Discovering how to target your audience, reach them through various promotional efforts, and get people out to your event

• Project management

• Crisis management in case something goes wrong

Everything you need to be a success in this industry!

Event Planner Course Breakdown:

Module 1: Working With Clients

• Introduction
• Planning and preparing for the meeting
• First impressions and presentation
• What does your client need?
• What comes next? Timeframes
• Following up
• Event proposal
• Contracts and agreements

Module 2: Steps For Planning An Event

• Target your goals and audience
• Planning the event: date and time
• Budget
• Venue
• Food and beverage
• Transportation
• Speakers
• Timeframes

Module 3: Invitations, Greetings And Dress Code

• Invitations and replies
• Greetings etiquette and handshake protocol
• Dress code

Module 4: Table Manners And Table Settings

• Table-seating arrangements
• Table settings
• Table manners

Module 5: The Event

• Last-minute preparations
• During the event
• Business cards
• Evaluating the event
• After the event: Keeping up with your clients, partners, and guests

Module 6: What Is Event Management?

• What is Event Management?
• Role of the Event Manager
• Project Management
• Strength & Weaknesses of the event management profession (elements of SWOT)
• Crisis Management
• Planning Your Career

Module 7: Types Of Events

• Introduction
• Conferences
• Meetings
• Launch Events
• Fashion Shows
• Fundraisers
• Weddings
• Religious Events
• Photocalls
• Exhibitions
• Sport Events
• Concerts
• Political Events
• Anniverseries

This course is the perfect match for you if you:

• Love to throw the perfect party and enjoy planning every detail from start to finish

• Are working in a complementary field (i.e. catering) and want to expand your business

• Thrive on working with vendors from various businesses and enjoy the art of negotiation

• Enjoy knowing that each and every day you will be faced with different tasks and challenges

• Can’t wait to make clients happy by creating a memorable event for them and their guests

This course earns you credits through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD points are accepted and recognised by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the UK.

All learning content is accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) whose purpose is to continually improve online educational products and maintain quality assurance.

Trendimi 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.

You could:

• Start your own Event Planning business

• Begin planning events for yourself, your friends, family or favorite charities

• Create events to increase awareness, visibility, or sales for your existing business

You could be working in exciting fields such as:

• The sporting world
• The entertainment industry
• The not-for-profit sector
• Event-manage store openings