Opportunities in Event Planning
Course description
Discover the key elements of successful event planning. Designed for anyone who may need to occasionally plan an event, this course will cover essential skills in relationship building, event design, and feasibility assessment. Gain the knowledge and tools to evaluate event ideas effectively and create memorable experiences with confidence.
Start Anytime | Duration 24 hours | Price $615 + GST | Availability Open | Delivery Format Online self-directed |
Learning outcomes
This Micro Credential is competency based, focusing on becoming proficient in specific skills and knowledge. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Articulate the importance of events and the value of connection
- Define event types and specify required resources
- Identify event planner competencies, roles and transferable abilities
- Create a preliminary event outline with clear and collective purpose
- Develop and apply a feasibility filter before planning an event
Course topics
| Topic 1 | The wider impact of events | Topic 2 | Opportunities in event planning |
| Topic 3 | Possibilities for event planners | Topic 4 | A collective event purpose statement |
| Topic 5 | Event ideas and how to evaluate them |
Career pathways
Skills from this Micro Credential apply to careers in administration, marketing, hospitality and community engagement. Ideal for anyone who needs to plan an occasional event as part of their role, including coordinators, managers and entrepreneurs looking to create a meaningful and successful event.
Why enroll in this course?
| Practical, self-paced learning, with support from industry experts | Projects that you can include in your own work or portfolio | Earn a digital badge to showcase & share your skills | Customize your learning path to match your career goals and earn higher credentials |
Course completion
This non-credit course runs for 12 consecutive weeks, during which you’ll complete graded assignments and assessments to demonstrate your skills and competency. All coursework must be submitted within the 12-week timeframe. To successfully complete the course and earn a digital badge, you must achieve an overall grade of 70% or higher.
Instructor bio
Lisa Gareau
Lisa Gareau is a life-long event planner and has been a Connection Strategy Coach for over a decade.
Passionate to carve a path and create a place for in-house and do-it-yourself event planners like herself, Lisa founded Candy Event Consulting in 2008. Through game-changing strategy packages, coaching sessions, learning opportunities and relevant resources, Lisa is ready to empower anyone planning their own events to energize their efforts and experience better outcomes.
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Use Essentials for Event Design and Planning and four other courses to earn a Professional Certificate.
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