Free Level 2 Event Planning Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to plan and coordinate events, from budgeting and logistics to venue selection and supplier management. It typically takes around 12 months to complete. This free event planning course is open to adults and leads to the TQUK Certificate in Event Planning, a level 2 event planning qualification recognised by employers in the events industry.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand the key stages of planning and coordinating an event from start to finish.
You'll learn how to set event budgets and manage costs.
You'll explore how to source and work with venues and suppliers.
You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and risk assessment for events.
You'll learn how to promote events and communicate with clients and stakeholders.
You'll understand how to manage event logistics on the day.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. There are no exams. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level 2 event planning qualification is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Event coordinator: organise and run events for clients or organisations.
Wedding planner: manage all aspects of wedding planning and logistics.
Conference organiser: coordinate business conferences and corporate events.
Events assistant: support senior planners across a range of events.
Venue coordinator: manage bookings and event delivery at a venue.
Fundraising events officer: plan charity and community fundraising events.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Event Management: the natural next step if you want to move into more senior planning roles or manage larger events independently.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: useful if you want to broaden into office and project coordination roles alongside events work.
Level 4 or degree-level Event Management: for those aiming toward management positions in the events and hospitality sector.
