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This course presents an overview of the major segments of the events industry such as meetings, exhibitions, special events, and conventions.

Students review the roles and responsibilities of destination marketing organizations and destination management companies and examine/evaluate the relationship between official service contractors and professional event planners in the context of their specific functions. This course will highlight the role of the event planner, whose responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling various types of meetings and special events.

Students will also gain insight into the business and legal side of event planning, including drafting and managing event contracts that define client expectations and vendor relationships. This practical skill is essential for anyone pursuing a career through professional event planner courses.

Once you successfully complete the wedding planner fundamentals course, you can immediately enter the workforce with newly learned skills. This course provides real-world skills you can apply immediately in professional settings. Whether your goal is to work independently or for a large event firm, this program gives you the foundation to start building your client portfolio with confidence.

You will receive a digital badge embedded with the competencies learned. You can include this badge on your resume, LinkedIn page, portfolio, or share it with an employer. Students will also receive a certificate of completion.

Graduates often find that the skills learned through this event planner course open doors to a variety of roles, from corporate meetings and social events to nonprofit fundraisers and destination weddings.

Students can also convert the course to three credits and continue to an º£½ÇÉçÇø certificate or degree. SeeÌýFAQsÌýfor more information.

• Identify meeting and event industry segments.
• Explain the evolving entities within each segment that organizes and sponsors events.
• Describe the specific roles and responsibilities of industry professionals within each industry segment.
• Describe planning requirements common to specific types of meetings, and the planning that goes into hosting a successful event.
• Identify employment and leadership opportunities within each industry segment.