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Level 2 Event Planning Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Event Planning Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around work or other commitments. Funding may be available for this course, though fees may apply depending on your circumstances. Over 12 weeks, you'll build knowledge across the full event planning process, from initial planning and contingency preparation to marketing, human resources, and customer service. You'll also learn how to review and evaluate events once they're complete. This is a solid event planning qualification for anyone looking to move into event coordination or organising.

Who this course is for

This qualification will introduce you to the skills that are required to plan, organise and evaluate events by developing your knowledge and understanding.

Areas covered include marketing methods and resources, market research, human resources, communication and customer service relevant to events.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to plan and organise an event from start to finish.
  • You'll understand the scope of the events industry and the role of an event planner.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and security requirements for events.
  • You'll learn how to plan for contingencies and manage unexpected situations.
  • You'll understand marketing methods and how to plan the marketing of an event.
  • You'll learn how to carry out market research relevant to events.
  • You'll understand human resource requirements and how event teams are managed.
  • You'll learn how to review and evaluate an event using a range of tools and information sources.
  • You'll understand communication, equality, diversity, and customer service in an events context.

How you will learn

You'll study online and complete an initial assessment before you start. This helps confirm that the Level 2 Event Planning Course is the right level for you. Learning is knowledge-based and covers the core areas of event planning through structured online study. Assessment is built into the course. You can start at any time and work through the material at a pace that suits you.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Event coordinator. Organise and manage events for clients or employers.
  • Events assistant. Support the planning and delivery of events.
  • Conference organiser. Plan business conferences, meetings, and seminars.
  • Wedding planner. Coordinate weddings and private celebrations.
  • Venue coordinator. Manage bookings and logistics at an events venue.
  • Marketing assistant. Many event planning roles overlap with marketing and promotions.
  • Hospitality team leader. Oversee service delivery at events and functions.

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 event planning roles or take on greater responsibility.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Useful if you want to broaden your skills across business and operations alongside events work.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you'd like to teach or train others in events or hospitality subjects.
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