EVENT/PARTY PLANNER COURSE

It's time to BECOME AN EVENT PLANNER!

Purchase our certificate in Event Planning for $800 and you can start your own event/party planner business.

Now discover how you can do this without taking any time off work!

Make the life changing decision now, with Australia's most affordable Event Planner Course.

The Event Planning course has been designed by Wedding Inc. and endorsed by the Wedding Planning Association of Australia (WPAA) to equip event planners in their future career as event planners. It is a very practical course involving research that will inspire people to develop their own event planning business, as well as working in the industry.

Professional organisations have chosen to put their employees through our courses. They also offer a stepping stone to school leavers and for people wanting to get into the industry, as well as for people who are currently running a wedding planner business who desire a formal qualification.

An online tutor is on hand to assist all students through the research process, ensuring success in the acquisition of gaining valuable knowledge about the event industry.

Duration

The recommended duration is 18 weeks for people who are working full time.

o   Steady Pace (Within 18 weeks, 3 hours of weekly research)

Career in Event Planning

Description of the course material:

              AN INTRODUCTION TO EVENT PLANNING

·         Why use an event planner

·         What makes a good event planner?

·         Organisational skills

·         Do you have a creative side

             SETTING UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS

·         A checklist for starting your own business

·         Essential tools

·         How to build a successful event planning business

·         Marketing tips

HOW DOES AN EVENT PLANNER CHARGE?

·         The  Wedding Inc. Way

·         Sample contract

·         Suppliers agreement

·         Wedding planner checklist

          CREATING A EVENT PACK/PORTFOLIO

·         Sample Pack

          SAMPLE PACKAGES

·         Sample event pack

·         Sample event planner package

·         Wedding starter package

·         Wedding venue package

·         Event day co-ordinator package

·         Event assistance pack

·         Full wedding package

·         Party/ event package

·         The setup party package

·         Deluxe party package 

          THEME EVENTS

·         Children parties

·         Teenage parties

·         Adult parties

·         Celebrations

·         Party theme ideas

·         Corporate events

·         Wedding planning

MEETING WITH YOUR CLIENT

·         Business etiquette tips

·         General suggestions on basic themes to get your client started

·         Where to meet?

·         Meeting materials portfolio

·         Questions to ask your client

·         Working on a budget

·         10 Rules to planning a successful event.

CHOOSING A VENUE

·         Types of venue

·         Accommodation guests

·         Questions to ask the venue

             EVENT CATERERS

·         When to book party caterers

·         Trends in event catering

·         How to choose a good caterer

          ENTERTAINMENT

·         Equipment hiring

·         Entertainment planning

·         Entertainment budget

Course Information

        1.  How long is the event planner course for?

  Our certificate course is completed via correspondence and takes 18 weeks to complete.

 2. How many units are there in the course? There are six units and one assignment per unit.

  3. Will I have a tutor to help me with the course if I have any problems?

Every event planner needs support during their course and most importantly after they finish their course. Wedding Inc. offers phone and email support for all their students.

  4. When do I receive my certificate?

After you complete the course you will receive your certificate in the mail.

  5. How do I hand in my assignments?

Once you complete your unit, to make it convenient for you we require you to email it directly to your tutor.

  6. How are the assignments marked?

Criteria is included in your pack and you either get a fail, pass or distinction.

 7. Accreditation and recognition All our courses are endorsed with the wedding planning association of Australia.

Assignment expectation

Each unit has an assignment attached which involves submitting a response to a possible scenario. Each assignment submitted requires at least a 1000 word response and requires a reference list to identify the sources during research.

Who is this course be best suited for?

·                Ladies who are already planning events for friends and families and desire to make a living out of it.

·                Anyone wanting to start up their own business.

·                This package is great for people who already work a fulltime job and want a career change, yet don’t have the time to study Event Planning at university but desire to gain knowledge on how to plan different events.

·                School leavers who want to work in the industry and have no qualification.

·                Mothers who have a passion to work from home and run a business.

·                Many women have the talent to become Event/Party Planners, yet know  to run a professional business requires greater understanding. We will educate you on how to plan as a true professional.

·               Having the talent to plan is one thing, while growing your business is another. All our courses are run by professional planners who will provide all the tips on how to market a business. It can be a costly thing, especially if you have no idea on where to advertise. ‘Wedding Inc.’ will provide loads of tips on how to reach your potential market.

Why would someone use an Event Planner?

Our lives seem to get busier as the years go by despite the advancement of technology, where we are being offered more time saving devices. People choose now to outsource parts of their life that they either don’t have time for or cannot manage on their own. Businesses are using Event Planners to manage their corporate events, plan conferences and organise travel details. Couples use Wedding Planners to arrange their special day and even families are using Party Planners to organise special events in their lives.

Event and Party Planners take the stress out of an event. They organise all the details, liaise with suppliers and ensure the event runs smoothly. With these areas under control, it allows the client to have the freedom to do what they need to, give their input where necessary and most importantly to enjoy the event.

Would I make a good Event/Party planner?

Organisation

One of the most important qualities for an Event Planner is to be organised. Attention to detail is extremely important for one wanting to pursue this exciting career.

Creative

Party and event planning gives you a job which screams creativity. You get to be in control of everything, from the tiny details to the huge ones. You get to be in charge! You need to be sure that you can offer the client what they are looking for. Without creativity you will struggle in this industry. Some people are born creative and others need to nurture this area. Reading interior design and craft magazines, visiting stores and researching your industry will encourage the growth of creativity in you.

A great Event Planner is enthusiastic about developing themes and ideas for any event. Most clients will come to you having no idea on how they want their event to look. A great Event Planner will take the initiative and offer their personalised ideas as well as source suppliers who can offer their clients many options for any event. 

Do you work well with others?

Being a people person is vital in this industry. You have a lot of interaction with people (clients), deal with suppliers, purchase hire equipment, and so on. You need to be professional, friendly and polite.

Can I register for courses if I live outside Australia? 

Yes you can we offer our courses worldwide.

When can I start the course?

Our courses are all open enrolment. You can register and start the course as soon as you are ready.

What type of functions will I be organising?

• Children parties
• Seminars and workshops
• Corporate events
• Anniversaries
• Special events
• Weddings
• Luncheons

What material do I receive with my package?

·         1 Event Planner Manual

·         1 Event Pack- your portfolio

·         1 CD with all necessary contracts templates - you simply add   your own logo.

·         24 lessons on Networking for career success.

Is the certificate I receive accredited?

Our course is not accredited with a Government tertiary body however we are endorsed by and accredited with the Wedding Planning Association of Australia.
Our goal is to make this achievable for all to become Event /Party Planners. We are the main organisation for Event/Party Planners in Australia.

How do I purchase this course?

If you would like to purchase this course, you can do so via our website: www.weddinginc.net
An alternate option is for you to call us directly and we can arrange payment over the phone. (0405192179)

What if I don't want to start up my own business, yet want to be an Event/Party Planner?

Not every person that attends our courses, or purchases our packages, wants to start up their own business. We train people at Community Colleges in Sydney who want to learn how to become an Event Planner, with the idea of being employed by hotels, event coordinating companies and wedding reception venues. We have trained many people who are now employed by reputable organisations.

I am already an Event Planner but have no formal qualification. How can I benefit from this course?

This course is helpful to people who are already running their own business as an Event Planner, but have no formal qualification. There is much detail in the material that is beneficial for enhancing an Event/Party Planning business. Most clients will want to know if you are accredited with any organisation. This is where having a 'Wedding inc' certificate will put your client at ease, knowing that you are a registered and trained Event/Party Planner with a reputable Event/Party Planning organisation.

I am an event co-ordinator that plans weddings for reception venues. Will I get much out of this course?

We have been approached by numerous hotels and different organisations to train their staff in Event Planning. They have found our tutorage very useful. If you want to branch out and start up your own business, you will love this course as it provides the necessary information you will need to make this transition.

What makes our course different to others?

Most importantly a support system is crucial for all event planners. We believe having a support system will help our students succeed. We are the only wedding planning company that offers ongoing support when you complete your course. 

Support is with the wedding planning association of Australia for a small fee of $130 a year.

 We are based in Australia and have a very good understanding of the Australian market.

We have trained many hotels in Australia and the South Pacific. We have played an active role in a few resorts in Fiji and New Zealand (Malolo Island, The Hilton Hotel, Turtle Island, Treasure Island and many more).
We also train people from Macquarie Community College and have done so for some time. You can feel confident with the service that Wedding Inc. will provide.

 Our courses are very practical and are designed for people who want to run a business from home.  All the necessary contracts are included with all our packages.

Starting up a business with all the details and brain storming is enough work as it is. Our goal is not to burden you, but support you with completing your assignments. Our goal is to make sure by communicating with you and offering an online support system that will enable you to ask as many questions as you like.

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Once an enquiry has been made, we will promptly contact you either by phone or email. We take pride in being efficient and reliable.

Kind regards,

Paula Barham
Wedding Inc Director
0405192179

www.weddinginc.net