Certificate in Event Management

Plan and Run Events with Confidence

The Certificate in Event Management helps you build practical skills for planning and delivering successful events. You will learn how to develop an event concept, manage budgets, organise logistics, promote your event, and handle risk management, so you can run events with more control and confidence.

  • Learn event planning from concept through to delivery and review
  • Build skills in logistics, marketing, and financial management
  • Understand risk management and staging for smoother event delivery

Enrol today and start building event management skills you can use straight away.

Investment: $1,399 + GST, or only $29 per week on a flexible payment plan
10-Day Money Back Guarantee

Duration

6 Months Access | ~90 hours

Learning Mode

100% online, study whenever suits you

Unlimited Support

Unlimited support during business hours

Qualification

Industry-accredited Certificate

No Exams

No exams, ever

GAIN AN INDUSTRY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION & EARN MORE

This course is a good fit if:

✓ You are new to event management and want a clear, credible place to start.

✓ You are considering a career change, or want to add event skills to your existing experience.

✓ You want to understand how events are planned, managed, and delivered in a structured way.

✓ You want to build confidence across areas such as logistics, marketing, budgeting, risk management, and event delivery.

✓ You need flexible online study that fits around work, family, or daily life.

This course is best suited to learners who want to build strong foundations in event management.

It is ideal for those who want to develop practical knowledge and confidence across the full event process in a clear and structured way.

This course is designed to help you build practical skills and confidence step by step.

What You'll Learn In This Course

Scope and Nature of Event Management

Developing the Concept

Physical and Human Resources

Project Logistics

Marketing an Event

Financial Management

Risk Management

Staging the Event

After the Event

Potential Job Outcomes

Event Coordinator (Junior)

Event Administration Assistant

Venue Operations Assistant

Logistics Support Officer

Conference Services Coordinator

Event Marketing Assistant

Audio‑Visual Support Technician

Registration Desk Supervisor

Catering Liaison Officer

Event Planning Trainee

Curious about how this course could expand your understanding?

GET THE ROLES YOU WANT
WHEN YOU WANT THEM

This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market

Our courses are accredited by recognised organisations including ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, giving you a qualification you can trust. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.

Industry-Accredited Recognised

Industry-Recognised & Accredited

You’ll have unlimited access to your course and will have tutors available to assist you during business hours. You’ll also receive career coaching, including CV help and interview preparation, to set you up for success in your job search.

247 Tutor Support Career Coaching

Unlimited Course Access & Career Coaching

In hospitality and tourism, connections are invaluable. Our courses offer insights from industry professionals, event planners, and business owners. Network and build relationships with key players in New Zealand, giving you a competitive edge when seeking new opportunities.

Expand your Network

Expand your Network

Our courses focus on practical, real-world skills. Master hotel operations, event planning, or tourism strategies to make an immediate impact in your role.

Practical Knowledge

Practical Knowledge

Pursue hotel management, event planning, or start your own business with our structured pathways.

Path to Certified Technician

Path to Success in Hospitality

Roles such as Hotel Manager or Tourism Manager in New Zealand offer salaries ranging from $50,000 to $90,000 per year. With industry growth, skilled professionals are in high demand.

Advance Your Earnings

Advance Your Earnings

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

Whether you prefer to pay upfront, weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, we've got you covered. With our flexible payment options, you'll have the freedom to choose the payment frequency that works best for you. No matter your budget or schedule, we're here to make education affordable and accessible for you.

Pay Upfront

$1,399 + GST

Cost effective option

One-off up-front payment

10-day money back guarantee

MOST AFFORDABLE

Payment Plan

$29

PER WEEK

Budget friendly option with flexibility in payments

Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly

No deposit, no credit check

Total Cost: $1,399 + GST

International endorsement at the highest level

The Institute of Hospitality is an international organisation that is committed to delivering continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

They have reviewed and endorsed this programme, so you can rest assured you are completing an award that has been benchmarked against professional development standards.

This endorsed award is well regarded by employers and is recognised as meeting the professional standards of the international professional body.

Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate

Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.

Stand Out To Employers With

A SEEK Pass Verified Credential

Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion, so you can share it on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.

*On completion when you receive your certificate, there is a unique SEEK Pass link to verify your certificate within the Learning Platform. These are not verified directly via SEEK

You're Ready to Start If...

If this sounds like you, you're ready to get started today.

You're Ready to Start If...

You want a recognised starting point in event management that you can put on your CV

You want practical skills across the full event process, from concept and planning through to staging and wrap up

You want to learn how to manage budgets, suppliers, timelines, and people without feeling overwhelmed

You want to understand event marketing and promotion, not just planning behind the scenes

You want flexible online study with clear structure, realistic expectations, and steady progress

You Don't Need...

Event industry experience to get started

To already have contacts, venues, or suppliers lined up

To be confident with budgets and risk planning from day one

Fixed class times or pressure to rush

To know exactly what type of events you want to work on yet

From only $29 per week | 10-day money back guarantee

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WHY THE CAREER ACADEMY?

At The Career Academy, we're more than an online course provider. With over 15 years of experience, we help more than 25,000 students find their path to success every year.

Here's why our students choose us:

Internationally Recognised Qualifications

Our partnerships with leading organisations ensure you receive the most up-to-date and relevant training.

Unlimited Tutor Support

You'll get real-time advice from industry experts, ready to guide you every step of the way.

Career Support Services

From CV reviews to interview preparation, we help you put your best foot forward in your job search.

Flexible Payment Options

Choose a payment plan that fits your budget, whether you prefer to pay upfront or in a manageable weekly payments starting at $29/week.

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HEAR FROM OUR SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES

95% of our graduates say their qualification improved their ability to get a new job or promotion

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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