Free Level 2 Event Planning Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Event Planning Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to get started. The course covers how to plan, organise and evaluate events, with topics including marketing, market research, human resources, communication and customer service. You'll also complete an English initial assessment to confirm online study is the right fit for you. The course typically takes 15 weeks.

Who this course is for

This event planning course will introduce learners to the skills that are required to plan, organise and evaluate events by developing their skills and knowledge. Areas covered include marketing methods and resources, market research, human resources, communication and customer service relevant to events.

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Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to plan and organise events from start to finish.
  • You'll explore marketing methods and resources used in the events industry.
  • You'll develop skills in market research to understand event audiences.
  • You'll study human resources principles relevant to running events.
  • You'll practise communication and customer service skills for events.
  • You'll learn how to evaluate events and measure their success.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials at your own pace. You'll complete an English initial assessment before you begin, to confirm this style of learning suits you. A tutor is allocated to support your progress. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. You must complete the qualification once a tutor has been assigned, or an administration fee of £100 applies.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Events assistant: support coordinators on conferences, weddings and festivals.
  • Events coordinator: manage logistics and suppliers for live events.
  • Wedding planner: organise ceremonies and receptions for clients.
  • Conference organiser: plan business meetings and corporate events.
  • Venue coordinator: manage bookings and event delivery at a venue.
  • Marketing assistant: support promotional activity around events.
  • Hospitality team leader: oversee staff and guest experience at events.

What you could study next

A Level 3 qualification in Events Management or Business would be a natural next step, building on the planning and marketing knowledge from this course. You could also look at a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Marketing, which complements event work. If you want to move into a management role, a Level 3 qualification in Leadership and Management would strengthen your prospects further.

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