Event Planner Course Online

Develop the planning, organisation and communication skills required to create successful events with the Event Planner Course Online from BOLC Academy. Designed for aspiring event planners and professionals looking to develop specialist industry knowledge, this flexible programme provides practical insight into event coordination, corporate event planning and the skills needed to build a rewarding career.

Successful event planning requires creativity, attention to detail and strong organisational ability. Professional planners must coordinate multiple elements, manage expectations and ensure every stage of an event runs smoothly. This Event Planner Course Online introduces learners to the essential principles involved in planning and delivering effective corporate events and conferences.

Across five detailed units, candidates explore the key stages of professional event planning, including agenda setting, budgeting, venue selection, event decoration, food and beverage arrangements and contract management. Learners also examine event marketing techniques, gathering customer feedback and the importance of post-event evaluation.

Modern event professionals require more than planning knowledge. Strong communication skills, decision making and relationship management abilities are essential when working with clients, suppliers and teams. These transferable workplace skills are valuable for professionals who want to progress into supervisory roles or develop their own business.

Candidates interested in strengthening broader leadership capabilities can explore BOLC Academy’s Leadership & Management . Developing leadership skills, team coordination and management capability can support event professionals who need to manage projects, motivate teams and deliver successful outcomes.

The programme provides a strong foundation for individuals exploring opportunities within event companies, corporate organisations, hospitality environments or independent event planning. Learners can also develop valuable professional skills that support career progression and continued professional development.

Flexible online learning allows candidates to study at their own pace while balancing existing commitments. This makes the Online Event Planner Certification suitable for beginners and professionals seeking accessible education in event management.

Whether you are looking to enter the events industry, improve your planning expertise or explore entrepreneurship, this Event Planner Certification Programs Online course provides the practical knowledge needed to move forward.

Build your event planning confidence, develop valuable workplace skills and take the next step towards your future with BOLC Academy.

This Event Planner Course Online, has been designed for those looking to begin or further an existing career in event planning – specifically focusing on corporate events and conferences. Over the course of five in-depth units, candidates explore every crucial element involved in corporate event planning, including agenda-setting, budgeting, venue selection, decorating, food and beverage provision and essential event contract management. Important event marketing techniques are also introduced, along with obtaining feedback and the crucial post-event evaluation process.

Event Planner Course Online, consists of the following five units:

Unit 1 – Event Planning Essentials

In the introductory course unit, candidates learn how to identify the key elements of any given event in order to allow for effective goal-setting and the establishment of primary objectives. The production of a briefing note is also outlined in full, along with a series of budgeting basics and critical conference planning essentials.

Unit 2 – Using the Committee Approach

The second course unit explores event planning and implementation as a team effort, guiding candidates through the selection of the most appropriate team members, delegating the right jobs to the right people, working toward a common goal and building strong connections with sponsors and partners.

Unit 3 – Advertising and Marketing

Course content in Unit 3 brings essential advertising and marketing into discussion, incorporating a comprehensive overview of the marketing process and effective marketing techniques for small and large events alike. Candidates learn how to gather support effectively in the run-up to any corporate event.

Unit 4 – Venue selection and Managing Contracts

The penultimate course unit introduces candidates to a series of core venue-selection and contract-management skills, techniques and theoretical teachings. Core concepts covered include assessing and selecting venues, creating appropriate menus, diversity considerations and the basics of business etiquette.

Unit 5 – Gathering Feedback and closing the Event

Closing out the course, Unit 5 provides candidates with a thorough overview of feedback-gathering techniques and the importance of post-event feedback from clients and delegates alike. Successfully closing events and analysing performance are also touched upon, along with creating conference reports and chairing post-event meetings. 

Paying in Instalments: £360 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £80

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £28

Pay in Full: (£60 Discount) £300

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Upon completion of the course, you will have developed outstanding skills, knowledge and confidence in corporate event planning. You may choose to pursue a positon with an established event planning company, within a business as an in-house conference organiser or you may even choose to set up your own business. Salaries range from £18,000 to £30,000+ with experience. 

• Business owners and managers in charge of their own events
• Event planners with little or no experience in corporate events
• Existing workers in pursuit of promotion
• Anyone looking to set up their own even planning business
• Existing business owners looking to improve performance
• Candidates interested in enhancing and improving their career prospects

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