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Free Level 2 Event Planning Course Online

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start10 Aug 2026
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Event Planning Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

The course covers how to plan and review events. You'll also explore marketing, market research, and resourcing. It typically takes 12 weeks to complete. You need to be aged 19 or over at the start of the academic year. You'll also need the right to study in the UK and at least three years of UK residency.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you want to understand what goes into planning an event and build skills you can use at work or for a new career path. You will learn how to plan and review events and explore marketing market research and resourcing. Online study makes it flexible and accessible for a wide range of learners. It suits anyone who organises events as part of their role or wants to move into an events pathway.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year and will need to have the right to study in the UK and been a resident for a minimum of 3 years.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to plan an event from start to finish.
  • You'll explore how to review and evaluate events.
  • You'll study marketing techniques used in the events industry.
  • You'll carry out market research relevant to event planning.
  • You'll learn how to manage resources for an event.
  • You'll develop skills you can apply in a coordinator or assistant role.

How you will learn

You'll study online through written materials and activities. Assessment is through assignments and written tasks you complete at your own pace. There are no exams. You submit your work online and receive feedback from your tutor. The flexible format means you can study when it suits you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Online will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Event Assistant, supports the planning and running of events.
  • Events Coordinator, manages logistics and suppliers for events.
  • Event Planner, takes the lead on planning events for clients or employers.
  • Marketing Assistant, uses event and marketing skills in a promotional role.
  • Venue Coordinator, oversees bookings and event delivery at a venue.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Events Management, the next step for those wanting to move into a senior planning or management role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Management, useful if you want to work across hospitality and events.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Marketing, builds on the marketing knowledge covered in this qualification.
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