Event Management Business Pathway
Business & Management
A course by
The Career Academy
An industry-accredited, 100% online course designed for those wishing to launch and manage their own event management business, combining event planning, logistics, and business start-up essentials.
NZ$3,219
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand event management fundamentals
Gain knowledge of the key principles and scope of special event planning, from concept creation to event completion.
Develop and manage event projects
Learn to develop event concepts, manage logistics, resources, risk, and finances, and successfully deliver events.
About This Course
The Event Management Business Pathway is an industry-recognised online course providing you with the practical skills and confidence to manage and grow an event management business. The pathway includes a Certificate in Event Management and business start-up modules featuring Xero and AI marketing, designed to give you a solid understanding of both event planning and business operations. With unlimited tutor support, flexible study, and career coaching services, you'll be equipped to launch your own business or advance your career in events, hospitality, or tourism. The programme is accredited and endorsed by recognised international organisations.
Course Content
- 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 & Business Types and Structures
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Certificate in Xero
- Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI (optional – Unlocks after Completing Core Modules)
Build towards these roles
Event CoordinatorVenue Operations ManagerConference Services CoordinatorLogistics ManagerVendor Relations SpecialistEvent Marketing AssistantRegistration Services SupervisorSponsorship CoordinatorExhibitions Support OfficerEvent Operations Director (Assistant)Small Business Owner
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
