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Level 2 Certificate in Events Planning – Online

Over the past few years, the event industry has been steadily expanding.  Eventbrite estimates that 67% of event organisers anticipate their events to increase in the number of attendees the next year and 39% of those who work in corporate events anticipate their budgets to increase.

The objective of the qualification is to introduce learners to the skills that are required to plan, organise and evaluate events by developing their knowledge and understanding. Areas covered include marketing methods and resources, market research, human resources, communication and customer service relevant to events.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

This is an on-line, distance learning course which is accessed via your Internet-connected computer.  You can enrol at any time, and it is flexible as you can log on and study when it suits you.  Tutor support is available by telephone and email.

The online course contains all the learning content needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course.  There are also activities to enable you to practise your skills and test your learning.

To achieve the qualification, you need to complete all 5 units, within 15 weeks.

 Planning an event (A/617/2539)

Reviewing and evaluating an event (M/617/2540)

Marketing and market research for event planning (T/617/2541)

Planning human resources for events (A/617/2542)

Communication and customer service for events (F/617/2543)

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

The online course contains all the learning content needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course.  There are also activities to enable you to practise your skills and test your learning.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Graphic and Multimedia Designers

Up to £42,316
/year

Graphic and multimedia designers use illustrative, sound, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for information, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes, and create special visual effects, 3D models […]

Computer System and Equipment Installers and Servicers

Up to £49,450
/year

IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.

Information Technology Professionals

Up to £77,028
/year

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of tasks.

Web Design Professionals

Up to £53,033
/year

Web design professionals design, develop and maintain websites and web and mobile applications to meet a client’s specified requirements.

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
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Student Voice

Studying here has been amazing. We get to use Adobe software, I’ve improved my time management and organisational skills, made new friends, worked on fun projects, and now I’m thinking about either getting an apprenticeship or going to uni.

Progression

Progression

Course Progression Routes

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

  • Level 3 Certificate in the principles of customer service
  • Level 3 certificate in the principles of Event management

Course Career Prospects

The qualification is suitable for a wide range of learners who wish to develop knowledge and understanding of planning and running an event. It may be useful as an introduction for those who wish to pursue a career as an event planner or for those working in or preparing for a wide range of job roles in diverse sectors which require them to plan and organise events as part of their responsibilities.

This course would be ideal for those who are interested in a career such as;

  • Environmental Consultant (£23,000 to £43,000)
  • Agricultural Inspector (£23,000 to £50,000)
  • Hydrologist (£22,500 to £46,000)
Costs

Course Fees

UK

Fully Funded.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

15 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance, Short

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