This course provides professional‑caliber training for aspiring and current event planners, covering every aspect of successful event execution—from design and décor to budgeting, technology, and logistics. Offered through accredited school partners, the course explores live and virtual events, sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility, and international best practices, while highlighting how technology and social media can enhance event outcomes.
Module 1: Event Leadership Foundations
Module 2: Event Planning, Human Resources, and Time Management
Module 3: Financial Leadership and Vendor Management
Module 4: Marketing, Risk Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility
Module 5: Virtual Events, Sustainability, and Career Growth
Module 6: Venues and Staging
Module 7: Seating, Rigging, Lighting, and Video
Module 8: Audio Systems, Speakers, and Design Teams
Module 9: Developing Event Designs
Module 10: Environmental Design, Materials, and Presentation
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
Define the core principles of effective event leadership
Recognize the steps involved in budgeting, vendor coordination, and time management
Differentiate between virtual and live events, venue types, seating arrangements, and audiovisual requirements
Identify various event design approaches and understand how to implement them
Recall key design elements, materials, and presentation models used in special events
Upon completion, learners will be eligible to sit for the Event Planning Specialist Certification (CEPS) exam from the National Career Certification Board (NCCB).
This class is an independent-study course. Learners will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.