Why Choose
QC Event School
QC's Event Planning certification course provides students with the most comprehensive training available to succeed in the event industry.
- No previous training is required—our premium event planning course is designed to take you from beginner to expert
- Personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our top industry event planning experts
- Thriving virtual classroom to connect with other event planners, get feedback, and gain access to bonus material
- Built-in business training to help you launch your career and grow your clientele as a certified event planner
- Discounts and affiliations with top organizations including Aisle Planner and the International Live Events Association
What Our Students and Grads Are Saying
We've helped 8000+ students and graduates start their own successful event and wedding planning business!
“It's a nice feeling to be able to hang both my certificates on my wall for clients to see. I think people get a sense of ease when they know you're a certified professional.”
“I loved the convenience of doing training online—rather than in-person—because you can do the course a little bit at a time, whenever it's convenient for your schedule.”
“My experiences were 10/10 overall. As a QC Event School graduate, I would definitely recommend these courses!”
“The statement that these credentials add to my resume is invaluable. It gives clients reassurance that they're in capable hands.”
“The coursework was pertinent to the industry and it was super convenient to do it online! The flexibility fit into my life perfectly.”
“I like that QC has a community you can connect with and get help from while working on the course. It’s also very valuable to have a reputable certification that I can now hand to clients.”
Here's What You'll Learn
QC's comprehensive event planning course will show you how to work with a wide variety of clients from tech and non-profit to government and fashion! You'll learn how to:
- Plan and organize industry events, milestone parties, holiday parties, and more
- Develop a unique theme, atmosphere, and vision for events with your clients
- Hire and negotiate contracts with popular and niche event vendors
- Discuss, create, and balance any client budget with confidence
- Work as an internal event planner at a company or start a new business
- Build your brand and market your new event planning services
Event Planning Certification
Once you graduate from your online event planning course, you'll receive a certification and be able to use the designation of International Event Planning Professional™ (IEPP™).
The IEPP certification is approved by the International Live Events Association and cements your credibility as an established industry professional giving you a competitive edge in your local industry!
Meet Your New Event Planning Instructor
Candice Coppola is an incredibly talented entrepreneur and former owner of a wedding planning & design business called Jubilee Events. With her unique flair, she's created amazing events all over the world, from New York to Fiji, and even Costa Rica. She's no stranger to big budgets either, managing events that cost upwards of $1,000,000! With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Candice is a passionate and driven coach, instructor, and mentor, helping aspiring individuals in the event-planning business reach their entrepreneurial goals.
Course Outline
The Event Planning Course is divided into four parts, each comprising separate training units.
- Dive into event planning and explore the ways in which you can create unique event concepts to wow your clients with events they'll remember forever
- Learn all about the event planning timeline so that you'll be ready to organize and prioritize important tasks
- Discover how you can work with clients to build a realistic event budget and study strategies to keep your costs on track
- Learn how to use the different components of an event from decor to the menu to make an event concept come to life
- Discover how to select ideal venues based on your clients' needs, budget and your event concept
- Study the pros and cons of different seating arrangements so that you'll be ready to create a plan that accommodates all your client's guests—and looks great at the same time!
- Learn how to interview caterers and plan a delicious menu with your event concept as well as dietary restrictions in mind
- Learn how the planning process varies between different types of events including children's birthday parties, themed parties, holiday celebrations and religious rites
- Discover creative ways to celebrate milestone occasions that your clients will never forget
- Find out how you can assist clients during difficult times such as planning a funeral, as well as during happy moments including celebrations for religious rites
- Study the planning processes for industry and special events, as well as for charities and community partners to ensure you're well versed in all types of event planning
- Practice identifying potential challenges you might face when planning and executing an event, and learn how to develop strategies to help you overcome them
- Learn to develop effective contingency plans to ensure your events run smoothly even if something doesn't go as planned
- Explore the types of insurance you may need to protect yourself and your clients from potential risks
- Rest assured knowing you're always well prepared!
Have Questions About the Course?
Don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated student support team for guidance and support. Your success is our priority!
Contact Us“I chose QC because it had great reviews and I liked how professional the website was. The tutors were reputable, and I was able to add to my education. I liked that I was able to continue my education through easy payments and still be able to keep moving forward. It definitely made things easier for me. The tutors I had were great, helpful, and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my time!”
“I like that QC has a community you can connect with and get help from while working on the course. It’s also very valuable to have a reputable certification that I can now hand to clients.”
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