Course overview
This course prepares you for a career in the events industry, helping you build key skills in planning, coordination and teamwork. Please note, this course is only available for those who are aged 19 or over. Please do not apply if you are younger than 19 years old.
You will gain hands-on experience by working as a group to plan, organise and deliver a real community event.
You will develop practical skills in marketing, budgeting, customer service, hospitality and sustainable event planning. You will also connect with local employers and build a portfolio to support your future career.
Taught by experienced professionals, this course gives you the knowledge and experience to succeed in your own events business or within the wider industry.
You will learn
- How to plan an event
- Event review and evaluation
- Market research and marketing methods in event planning
- Human resource planning at events
- Communication and customer service at events
Certificate in Event Planning – NCFE
Reference: 50110792
You must have at least two GCSEs at grade 3 and above (grade D and above), a Pass grade in one of our Level 1 or 2 floristry or event styling courses or a portfolio of your own work experience. A willingness and commitment to learn the skills found in the events sector such as event styling and hospitality is also essential.
Successful completion of this course will enable you to gain employment in the event planning industry. You can also progress onto one of our Level 3 creative event management courses.
This course is part-funded by the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) or Greater London Authority (GLA) for those that are eligible.
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of the course, your tuition, exams and materials fees will be paid for you in full as long as you meet some basic criteria for UK residence (more information can be found on our Fees and Funding page).
If you are aged 19 or over on the day your course starts, you may be entitled to help with tuition fees subject to criteria. If you receive employment benefits, have a low income, or are studying towards your first substantial qualification, you may be entitled to free tuition. You may need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find further information about help with tuition fees on our Fees and Funding page.
For some of our courses, we offer a discount for current students. If this is the case, you will see the reduced fee when you select your chosen course campus and start date. To qualify for this discount, you must already be studying another course at Capel Manor College, and be adding this course to your existing programme.
