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Course area
Business and Accounts
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Date/times

You can start this course at any time.

Location
Online Learning
Course code
Parent course code:C037853 Child course code: Q037854
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Course introduction

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.

Topics include:

  • Planning an event
    • The extent of the events industry
    • The scope of the event planner role
    • Planning an event
    • Planning for contingencies
    • The need for health, safety and security measures
  • Reviewing and evaluating an event
    • The importance of review and evaluation
    • The sources of information available for evaluating an event
    • The range of tool available for event evaluation
    • Planning the evaluation of an event
  • Marketing and market research for event planning
    • Understand why market research is important
    • The methods and resources available for marketing
    • Planning the marketing of an event
  • Planning human resources for events
    • Understand how an event is managed
    • Understand the team which contribute to an event
    • Understand the human resource requirements for an event
  • Communication and customer service for events
    • Understand the importance of communication at events
    • Understand equality and diversity in relation to events
    • Understand why customer service is important at an event
    • Produce guidance on expected standards of customer service for staff use

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

Duration: You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 12 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.

Important Notice: All online courses are delivered exclusively via an online platform and require access to a PC or laptop computer. These courses cannot be completed without the use of a PC or laptop. You must ensure they have appropriate access to the required equipment prior to enrolment. You cannot study these courses on a mobile phone.

Course information

Event Planning (TQUK Level 2 Certificate)

There are no entry requirements for this course but you must be aged 19 or over.

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

Your assessment will be submitted online through the platform and you will receive feedback from a member of the team who will assess your work and provide thorough and supportive feedback.

You may complete this qualification in preparation to apply and work in this industry or to to enhance their understanding of their work environment. Alternatively, you may wish to progress in the subject to a higher level.

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