Wedding Planner and Events Management

Wedding Planner and Events Management

This Course at a Glance

• Learn how to make dream weddings a reality for couples
• Understand both the planning stages and how to run the event on the day
• Explore everything from wedding themes to organising weddings overseas
• No experience or prior qualifications required
• 100% online study
• Gain a learndirect Certificate of Completion in Wedding Planner and Events Management

About Your Course

If you’re the type of person who loves planning an event and enjoys nothing more than envisioning the perfect wedding ceremony, you could combine your organisational skills with your romantic side in a career as a Wedding Planner and Event Manager. It takes a certain type of person to bring the vision of an event to life, but when it’s a day some people dream of their whole lives, the stakes are that much higher. Through this online wedding planner and event management course, you’ll understand how to get inside your client’s head to realise their vision, get it onto paper and turn it into a smooth-running reality on the big day.

By studying modules that cover everything from organising church weddings, civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, to catering and food services, human relations, themed weddings and more, you’ll be ready for whatever brief comes your way. With a module solely focused on setting up a home-based wedding planning business, you’ll also be more than ready to work for yourself and be in charge of your career. This is one of the most flexible online courses for wedding and event planning available, designed to give you a solid foundation in the industry, in a way that works for your schedule.

Getting Started

learndirect is the leading UK distance learning provider, having helped students all over the UK achieve their career and life goals through our online courses. Our wedding & event planning courses are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of prior experience.

No Classrooms Or Timetables 

With this course being entirely online, you can work towards your career in wedding planning and event management on your terms. There’s no need to rush to get to class, and you can easily fit your studies around your other commitments. This makes it perfect if you’re studying while working or transitioning back into the workforce after having children. Our flexible online courses for wedding and event planning allow you to study at your own pace.

Get Started Today

You can enrol now with no deposit and get started on your learning journey right away. What’s more, with the ability to pay your course fees in manageable monthly instalments over a period of up to 24 months, you won’t have to worry about the cost of your education. 

Modules

Unit 1 – The Wedding Planner Role

By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

Describe the key personal skills required to operate as a wedding planner.
Discuss the ways in which the wedding planner can build good relationships with clients.
Describe the ways in which good communication can be carried out with clients.
Explain the essential facets of customer service that a wedding planner should adhere to.

Unit 2 – Church Weddings, Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships

By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

Describe the process for organising a church wedding.
Explain the civil ceremony process.
Describe the organisation required for co-ordinating a civil partnership ceremony.
Explain the process for ascertaining which is the most appropriate type of wedding ceremony for clients.

Unit 3 – Preparing a Wedding Overseas

By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

Describe the elements required to plan an overseas wedding.
Discuss the potential hazards involved in organising a wedding overseas.
Identify and describe the different types of overseas wedding packages available.
Discuss the various types of marriage laws that may be encountered when planning an overseas wedding.

Unit 4 - Preparing a Themed Wedding

By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

Explain the ways in which a wedding planner can work with clients to design the perfect wedding theme.
Describe the process for identifying the most appropriate suppliers of goods and services.
Describe the issues that may need to be taken into consideration when planning a themed wedding.
Describe the different types of unusual wedding locations that may need to be sourced.

Unit 5 – Planning of Goods and Services Required

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:
   
Describe the various considerations required when purchasing wedding party outfits.
Discuss the different types of flower arrangements that may be required for the various types of weddings that may need to be planned.
Describe the different types of entertainment that a wedding planner may be required to source.
Identify and describe the additional items that may be required to be planned for a wedding.

Unit 6 – Setting up a Home Based Wedding Planning Business

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:

Discuss the process for setting up a home based wedding planning business.
Identify and describe the necessary financial documentation required for a small business.
Describe the strategies that can be used to market a wedding planning business.
Identify and describe the various pieces of legislation that a wedding planner may need to abide by.

Unit 7 – Getting to know your employees

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:

Explore the personal characteristics that are relevant to event management.
Discuss the concept of Employment Value Exchange.
Identify the fundamental personal characteristic indicators.
Introduce employment behaviour preferences.

Unit 8 – An overview of event management

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:

Introduce the concept of event management on a general level.
Explore the functions of event management.
Identify the human relations skills associated with event management.
Discuss the characteristics of a successfully planned event.

Unit 9 – Planning in event management

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:

Identify the types of planning required by event managers.
Examine the framework that is used to build all planning.
Introduce the importance of the planning model.
Explore the characteristics of the planning process.

Unit 10 – Human relations

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:

Examine an awareness of human relations relating to management functions.
Identify the management functions of an event manager.
Introduce a working model for human relations in event management.

Unit 11 – Catering and food services

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:

Explore the general planning process for Catering, Food and Beverage administration.
Investigate the role of the event manager.
Identify the factors that should be considered when planning a menu.
Describe the importance of alcohol and beverage planning.

Unit 12 – A career in the field of event management

By the end of the unit the learner will be able to:

Summarise the inter-connectiveness between the five functions of event management.   
Analyse the considerations for the event planning process.
Identify the personal characteristics that are required to succeed in the field of event management.

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment in our wedding and events planner courses. They are available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

After each lesson there will be a question paper. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the wedding and event planner course.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Wedding Planner and Events Management.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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Career

This comprehensive wedding and events planning course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a fulfilling career in the dynamic world of event management. Whether you dream of working for a large events company or starting your own business, this course provides a solid foundation. Our wedding and event planner course covers everything from the creative side of designing dream weddings to the practicalities of business management, giving you a well-rounded skillset. It’s an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a flexible career that combines creativity with organisational excellence.

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