Corporate Event Planning Course
Become a Certified Corporate Event Planner
Why Choose
QC Event School
QC's Corporate Event Planning certification course provides students with the most comprehensive training available to succeed in the corporate planning industry.
- No previous training required—our professional corporate event planning course is designed to take you from beginner to expert
- Personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our top industry corporate planning experts
- Thriving virtual community 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 corporate event planner
Hear From Students and Grads
We've helped 30,000+ students and graduates start their own successful event and wedding planning businesses!
“The payment plans 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.”
“I decided that this was the school for me and took the chance! Looking back, I can confirm that this was the BEST. DECISION. EVER!”
“These certifications will give me a definite advantage! Having these courses attached to my name and business shows the dedication I have for this industry; that I'm a true wedding and event professional.”
“The statement that these credentials add to my resume is invaluable. It gives clients reassurance that they're in capable hands.”
“My experiences were 10/10 overall. As a QC Event School graduate, I would definitely recommend these courses!”
Here's What You'll Learn
QC's comprehensive corporate 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 manage all types of corporate events for your clients, such as product launches, corporate social events, trade shows, and promotional campaigns
- Develop a unique theme, atmosphere, and vision for your clients' events
- Source and hire reputable contractors and vendors
- Discuss, create, and balance any client's budget with confidence
- Identify key corporate event planning components, from working out logistics to aligning your events with company goals
- Build your brand and market your new corporate event planning business
Corporate Event Planning Certification
Graduate from your Corporate Event Planning course and receive the designation of International Corporate Event Planning Professional (ICPP). Your certification improves your credibility as an event planner, and gives you a competitive edge over other professionals in your area.
International Corporate Event Planning Professional (ICPP)™
An International Team of Instructors
Meet Your New Corporate Event Planning Instructors
QC is proud to work with leaders of the global event planning industry to develop our courses. Our international team of instructors bring diverse experience and skills to aspiring event planners around the globe.
Mark Cheplowitz
Mark Cheplowitz is an award-winning event planner and President of NYC-based Wizard of Ahs. Mark's event production work has taken him all over the world. Career highlights include planning the Super Bowl and the grand opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Alyssa Perna
Alyssa Perna, Principal of Experience Marketing and Events, brings over a decade of diverse event operations experience, including multinational conferences, festivals, fundraisers, and various social events.
Access an Exclusive Virtual Community Where Creativity Thrives
Be a member of QC's supportive Virtual Community where students and graduates can connect with mentors, share insights and grow together. Tap into free webinars where top event planners share industry secrets, and take part in lively discussions covering everything from your latest assignment to your next career move. We're here to inspire and enhance your educational journey.
Join us in shaping the future of the event industry.
Course Outline
The Corporate Event Planning Course is divided into 6 parts, each comprising separate training units.
- Discover exciting career opportunities for corporate event planners and explore the path that's right for you
- Study the different types of corporate events, from team-building activities to corporate trade shows, and the unique planning considerations for each one
- Explore the importance of event branding when it comes to corporate clients, and learn how to identify a target audience
- Learn how to develop an event concept that aligns with your client's goals for an event
- Discover how to plan activities, entertainment and collateral to create a memorable guest experience
- Discover tips and tricks for researching venues to ensure you find the best possible locations for your clients' events
- Study common venue policies and learn negotiation practices to help you stay on budget
- Learn how to develop seating arrangements and room layouts to make the most of different events and venues
- Explore important considerations for working with caterers and other event vendors
- Learn about live streaming, webinars and other ways to use technology to enhance your events
- Discover how to create an effective Request for Proposal (RFP) to attract top-quality vendors and partners to your events
- Learn how to use event design to translate your event concept and branding into the guest experience
- Discover how to promote your events through multi-channel marketing strategies including web design, SEO, and content marketing
- Study essential risk management strategies and contingency plans to ensure you're prepared for any unexpected challenges you may encounter
- Learn about event and vendor insurance to protect yourself and your clients
- Study an event's critical path and explore project management methods so that your events will be well planned and seamlessly executed
- Discover the different facets of the corporate event industry including internal business events, internal social events, external corporate events, industry and public events, and non-profit and government events
- Explore three detailed case studies with event expert Mark Cheplowitz to gain insider knowledge of corporate event planning
- Learn how to evaluate the success of your event based on your client's goals
- Study effective communication strategies including essential components of a successful client consultation so that you'll understand exactly what each client wants to accomplish with their event
- Conduct a case study analysis of the event planning process
- Complete a hands-on final project to plan an entire event from beginning to end, working with a real-world client and scenario
- Work on customizing resumes and cover letters to impress potential employers, and build a portfolio to secure clients
- Research job opportunities and enhance your networking skills
- Study the essential components of launching a corporate event planning business
- Learn how to market and promote your event planning services to your target audience
- Explore strategies to network with vendors and maintain professional relationships with clients
- Discover the four “P”s of marketing to help you build a digital marketing plan that reflects your brand and business objectives
Have Questions About the Course?
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