Course overview
Run Events and Start your own Event Management Business!
Event management is the perfect career choice for those capable of juggling multiple tasks. Special event planning can include many types of events, from conferences and sales meetings to gala dinners and awards. Includes the Start Your Own Business program to help kickstart your career in event management.
Job outcomes
- Event Manager
Recognition

Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 12 Months Access | 160 hours
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per week.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Learn to manage guests with our event management business course
- Gain skills in marketing & risk management
- Get access to smart event management skills
- Let employers know you are qualified with industry-recognised certification
- Gain a skillset which can be applied across the hospitality & tourism sector
- Get formal training from experienced event managers via our video library
- Open up a pathway to start your own Event Management Business
Professional recognition
Accredited by ICOES
Delivery
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
Subjects
- 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
- Starting Up
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Marketing and Social Media
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
- Planning for Profit
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Understanding GST
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Receive one-to-one mentoring with an expert Business Coach
About The Career Academy
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with the industry to deliver you the latest and most up-to-date content. We have almost 15 years of experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre which will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.