There are many fast-paced and exciting jobs in event management. So, if you have a passion for planning, a love of people and enjoy surprises, this double wedding and event management course is the perfect combination for a rewarding career!
The Advanced Certificate of Wedding Planning and Event Management is an online program that will teach you wedding and event management fundamentals to create the perfect event for any occasion.
In this wedding and events management course, you will understand all aspects of planning and managing events. You will learn the management, organisation and event planning skills required to be a successful event planner.
You will also learn about different styles of weddings, types of ceremonies and receptions, working with caterers, photographers, reception venues and celebrants to create the perfect wedding for your clients.
You will discover event concept development and how to manage physical and human resources, project logistics, marketing, finance and operations. So, whether it’s conferences, concerts or weddings, you’ll feel confident to plan and manage events of every type and size.
On completion of this course, you will feel inspired to launch your career in the dynamic and exciting world of wedding and event management or start your own business, such as a boutique wedding venue!
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Wedding Planning
Unit 1 – Introduction
- Wedding planning skills
- Getting started
- Wedding ceremony types
- Legalities
- Receptions
- Types of receptions
Unit 2 – Planning
- Setting the date
- Suggested plans
- Themed weddings
- Hen / Stag parties
- Location, location, location
- Reception venues
- Destination weddings
- Renewal of vows
- Rings and flowers
- Inviting children
- Catering
Unit 3 – Managing People For a Wedding
- Wedding roles
- The mother of the groom
- Mother of the bide
- Maid of honour / bridesmaids
- Best man
- Conflict / advice
- How to deal with Bridezilla
- Conflict handling techniques
- Anger management
Unit 4 – Managing Locations Associated With a Wedding
- Deciding on a venue
- Locations on a budget
- Table planning
- Wedding photography checklists
Unit 5 – Managing the Program
- Wedding day travel
- Wedding day schedule
Unit 6 – Managing Services in Support of a Wedding
- Effective control of events
- The wedding cake
- Stationery
- Invitations
- Buying a wedding dress
- Floristry
- Wedding photography
- Creating romance photos
- Managing people during photos
- Gift registry
- Beauticians and hairdressers
Unit 7 – Managing the Wedding Client
- Communication
- Initial interview
- Contracts and cancellations
- Setting a budget
Unit 8 – Managing the Wedding Day
- Wedding planner’s survival kit
- Calling off the wedding
Unit 9 – Planning Your Wedding Business
- Designing a home page
- Site maps
- Navigation
- Promotions
- Follow up
- Getting experience
- Networking
- Public relations
- Advertising
- Fees
Unit 2 - Event Management
Unit 1 – Scope and Nature of Event Management
- What is event management
- Planning an event or conference
- When to run an event
- Other factors
- Where to hold an event
- Event management companies
- Planning example -a Christmas party
Unit 2 – Developing a Concept
- Naturally occurring events
- Creating new and original events
- Planning a party in a home
- Making decisions
- Contingencies
- Hiring equipment
- Fire at events (BBQ’s, bonfires, fire pits, braziers, torches, fireworks)
- Safety
- Planning a public event
- Evaluation checklist
Unit 3 – Physical and Human Resources
- Volunteers
- Managing staff
- Leadership
- Giving orders and instructions
- Communicating change
- Forming a team
- Types of team members
- Elements of a team
- Dealing with problems in teams
- Nurturing a team
- Committees
- Guidelines for planning a show or exhibition
- Hiring tradesmen
- Choosing an event location
- Décor
- Equipment
- Entertainment
- Choosing a user friendly site
- Lighting
- Car parking and transport
Unit 4 – Project Logistics
- Contingencies
- Traffic management
- Toilets and locker rooms
- Security lighting
- Legal liability
- Understanding legal requirements and controls
- Negligence
- Local government and liability
- Minimising risk
Unit 5 – Marketing an Event
- Target audience
- Publicity
- Public relations
- Sponsorship
- Developing a business plan
- Key strategy
- Business priority
- Action plan
- Marketing strategy
- Business reviews
- Marketing
- Advertising
Unit 6 – Financial Management
- Types of budgets
- Budgeting an event
- Cash flow
- Controlling cash
- Cash cycle
- Liquidity
- Financial decisions
- Budget performance reports
- Improving profit
- Reducing costs
- Controlling expenditure
Unit 7 – Risk Management
- Risk reduction
- Managing risk
- Sensitivity analysis
- Quality systems
- Contingency planning
- Catering for people overload
- Managing slippery surfaces
- Identifying risk
- Workplace policy
- Risk control methods
- Business law
- Legal rights and obligations
- Consumer Protection
- The law and employees
- Dispute management
- Duty of care
Unit 8 – Staging the Event
- Theme of an event
- Venue choice
- Audience and guests
- Ticketing
- The stage
- Power, lights, sound
- Catering
- Performers
- Crew
- Hospitality
- Recording an event
- Contingencies
- Crowd control
Unit 9 – After the Event
- Measuring success
- Dealing with complaints
- Cleaning up
- Repairing lawns
- Evaluation checklist
Study Hours
Estimated duration 100 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Learning at my own pace has always been my preference and so AOC was perfect for me and the information provided was very helpful and I appreciate the mixture of knowledge provided especially in the wedding section has it covered the different nationalities wedding practices. Overall the learning and assistance of the support staff and the tutors were fantastic.
Reanna | Gold Coast, QLD | Certificate of Wedding Planning and Event Management
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I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
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Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:-
- Wedding planner
- Events manager
- Event planner
- Venue manager
- Sponsorship coordinator
- Catering manager
- Staff coordinator
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