Level 2 Event Planning Certificate

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Level 2 Event Planning Certificate

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Level 2 Event Planning Certificate

Part Time

Course Overview

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

This TQUK qualification introduces 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.

Course Content

Unit 1: Planning an event

Section 1: The extent of the events industry

Section 2: The scope of the event planner role

Section 3: Planning an event

Section 4: Planning for contingencies

Section 5: The need for health, safety and security measures

Unit 2: Reviewing and evaluating an event

Section 1: The importance of review and evaluation

Section 2: The sources of information available for evaluating an event

Section 3: The range of tools available for event evaluation

Section 4: Planning the evaluation of an event

Unit 3: Marketing and market research for event planning

Section 1: Understand why market research is important

Section 2: The methods and resources available for marketing

Section 3: Planning the marketing of an event

Unit 4: Planning human resources for events

Section 1: Understand how an event is managed

Section 2: Understand the team which contributes to an event

Section 3: Understand the human resource requirements for an event

Unit 5: Communication and customer service for events

Section 1: Understand the importance of communication at events

Section 2: Understand equality and diversity in relation to events

Section 3: Understand why customer service is important at an event

Section 4: Produce guidance on expected standards of customer service for staff use

Entry Requirement

In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above
If you are 19-23 years old you must have already achieved a level 2 qualification or equivalent
If you are 24+ there are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful to have a good standard of English and maths

Assessment

Studying via Distance Learning means you can choose when and where you study.
We recommended allowing a minimum of 3 to 4 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete it within the allocated timeframe.
This course is available via online assessments with online learning material

Where does this course lead to

These courses are great for learning a new subject and continued professional development within an existing role and can also lead to employment or further study, for example:

Level 2 in Business Administration
Level 2 in Digital Marketing
Level 2 in Team Leading
Level 2 in LEAN Management Techniques
Level 3 in Leadership & Management

How to Enrol

To find out more information please email distance.learning@bcot.ac.uk quoting the course reference, or to enrol now click the button below and complete an application.