Free Level 2 Event Planning Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course typically takes 12 weeks to complete. You'll cover how to plan, organise and evaluate events, including marketing methods, market research, human resources, communication, and customer service. You need to be aged 19 or over to be eligible.
Who this course is for
This Event planning course will introduce learners to the skills that 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.
Entry requirements
Learners should be aged 19 and over, but otherwise there are no entry requirements.??
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 carrying out market research for events.
You'll understand how human resources are managed within event planning.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills relevant to events.
You'll learn how to deliver good customer service in an events context.
You'll practise evaluating events to identify what worked and what could improve.
How you will learn
All study materials and resources are provided through an online platform. You work through the course at your own pace. Assessment is based on the units you complete online. You'll have a set timeframe to finish the course, so you'll need to manage your time and keep to the schedule.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College Coventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Event coordinator, supporting the planning and delivery of events
Events assistant, helping organise corporate or community events
Conference and banqueting assistant, working in venues and hotels
Marketing assistant, supporting promotional activity for events
Venue operations assistant, managing logistics on event days
Fundraising assistant, organising charity and community events
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Event Management. A natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in event planning roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Useful if you move into office-based coordination or project support work.
Level 2 or 3 qualification in Marketing. Builds on the marketing content covered in this course and opens up promotional and communications roles.
