How do I become a event planner UK?

How to become an Event Planner

1. Choose your preferred event planning role.
2. Follow event companies and seek experience.
3. Build your portfolio.
4. Speak to industry experts.
5. Apply for a job.
6. Create a business plan.
7. Register your business.
8. Secure investment or funding.

What course should I take to become an event planner?

Generally, professionals are required to earn a bachelor’s degree in meeting and event management. Some of the courses that students may complete in these programs include human resource management, event sales and sponsorships, financial accounting, agreement negotiating, and relationship management.

Do I need a qualification to be an event planner?

Events managers often start their careers from a variety of backgrounds. Taking a qualification in events management may help you, although this is not essential if you can get relevant work experience.

Why is it important to have a party planning course?

After all, party planning is about ‘doing’ and not about being lectured to in the classroom. Many event management courses rely almost exclusively on lecture-based ‘show and tell’ formats. Although theory is important it needs to be blended with practical activity for students to really understand events, which are experiences in themselves.

Are there any free online event planning courses?

With this high-quality free course available from Oxford Home Study College, why not take that first important step right now? Free online event planning courses that OHSC offers contain the same high quality teachings as our paid courses.

Do you want to be a party planner?

Although theory is important it needs to be blended with practical activity for students to really understand events, which are experiences in themselves. It’s not just the nature of our training which sets you in good stead to learn about party planning. Learning about event management through Event Academy also offers the bigger benefits of:

How many students are in the party planner course?

Realistic course sizes: We cap our class sizes at 50 students so that you get the opportunity to interact personally with your lecturers, guest speakers and fellow event co-ordinators. Accredited qualifications: Planner jobs are hard enough to get without your qualifications then being questioned by your prospective employer.