{"id":12362,"date":"2017-09-28T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=12362"},"modified":"2017-09-28T07:00:31","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T12:00:31","slug":"event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class","title":{"rendered":"Event Planning Courses: Online VS. In-Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re passionate about planning events, you\u2019ve probably considered an event planner career. A lot of hard work and dedication goes into this role, sometimes even more so with weddings &#8211; the most important days of your clients\u2019 lives. It\u2019s just not possible to enter the industry without some type of training, and we highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/02\/6-perks-certified-wedding-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obtaining an event planning certificate <\/a>before jumping in.<\/p>\n<p>But when it comes to your course options, it can be tricky to determine what the best fit for your goals and lifestyle will be. More and more event planning courses are moving online so this could be a great option for your busy life. However, in-class event planning courses are always available as well, and they have their own perks! So how can you choose?<\/p>\n<p>Read on for the pros and cons of each course, and let us help you make the right choice for your event planning career!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class\/#Online_course_pro_Less_expensive\" >Online course pro: Less expensive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class\/#Online_course_con_No_face-to-face_interaction\" >Online course con: No face-to-face interaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class\/#In-class_course_pro_Internship_opportunities\" >In-class course pro: Internship opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class\/#In-class_course_con_Stress_and_pressure\" >In-class course con: Stress and pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class\/#Online_course_pro_More_access_to_courses\" >Online course pro: More access to courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class\/#Online_course_con_Technology_trouble\" >Online course con: Technology trouble<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_course_pro_Less_expensive\"><\/span><i>Online course pro:<\/i> Less expensive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We know that money isn\u2019t everything, and investing in your education is wise. However, you simply can\u2019t ignore the fact that traditional colleges and universities cost students tens of thousands of dollars, while online event planner courses are significantly cheaper. Why is this?<\/p>\n<p>Well, online schools generally don\u2019t have a physical campus to maintain, which allows them to keep the cost of education low and accessible to more students. You have other responsibilities in your life besides becoming trained as an event planner, and online schools recognize that.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_course_con_No_face-to-face_interaction\"><\/span><i>Online course con:<\/i> No face-to-face interaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All types of courses have their drawbacks, and in the case of online event planning courses, it\u2019s the limited social interaction. It\u2019s the nature of the beast\u2014you\u2019ll be learning about the wedding industry, practicing your organizational skills, and completing hands-on assignments from the comfort of your own home, but as a result, you won\u2019t be meeting new people.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses1.jpg\" alt=\"waterside wedding chairs for ceremony\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can always connect with your fellow students through your school\u2019s social networks, and use forums to share ideas and chat about assignments, but there won\u2019t be anyone to lunch with between classes. And you also don\u2019t get to know your tutor in person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-class_course_pro_Internship_opportunities\"><\/span><i>In-class course pro:<\/i> Internship opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One huge benefit of attending an in-class event planner course is the opportunity to intern. Hands-on experience is invaluable for aspiring planners who want to hit the ground running in their careers, but most online courses don\u2019t offer internships. Of course, students who study online can seek out internships on their own, but they won\u2019t be connected to the school.<\/p>\n<p>A common requirement of in-class event planner courses is to complete an internship in order to receive an event planning certificate \u2013 the school often helps students locate the best internship for their skills and interests, allowing them to get their foot in the door before they graduate. Once you finish your course, clients will want to see that you\u2019ve either planned events yourself, or you\u2019ve helped to plan events in the role of an assistant or intern. An in-class course can provide you with this chance!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-class_course_con_Stress_and_pressure\"><\/span><i>In-class course con:<\/i> Stress and pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deadlines, exams, and lectures, oh my! There\u2019s nothing easy or breezy about an in-class event planner course. You\u2019ll need to juggle your current responsibilities such as work and family around attending classes, either during the day, in the evening, or on the weekends. And this is no picnic!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12371 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses12.jpg\" alt=\"stress and pressure of studying online\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses12.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being on time for lectures and handing in assignments on set days is a huge amount of pressure for aspiring event planners with full-time jobs and children to care for. It\u2019s no surprise that many students don\u2019t end up completing their courses at all \u2013 sometimes it\u2019s simply too much!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_course_pro_More_access_to_courses\"><\/span><i>Online course pro:<\/i> More access to courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So many successful event planners started their careers by enrolling in online courses, and we\u2019re not surprised. The flexibility afforded by an online school is incredible! You can study, learn, and complete assignments on your own time, structuring your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/01\/7-things-youll-learn-wedding-planning-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">training as an event planner<\/a> around your existing lifestyle. The cherry on top? You can actually access your course material at all times.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12372 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses3.jpg\" alt=\"bridal consulting schools\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses3.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/eventplanningcourses3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be given access to an online platform where you can find your course guides and assignments, and work on them whenever it\u2019s convenient for you. An in-class course simply isn\u2019t available at all times \u2013 if you miss a lecture or practical lesson, you\u2019ll need to find a way to catch up, which can be super inconvenient.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_course_con_Technology_trouble\"><\/span><i>Online course con:<\/i> Technology trouble<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuing your dream of becoming an event and wedding planner online is an amazing thing. We live in an age where technology has made this possible &#8211; but with this convenience comes frustration, as well. If you\u2019re enrolled in an online event planning course, you need to be prepared for technology to sometimes leave you at its mercy. Glitches can easily arise when it comes to computers and internet connections, and while these wouldn\u2019t be such a big deal if you were simply writing an email or browsing Facebook, they become a problem when they prevent you from completing assignments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Be sure to save your assignments on a USB stick as you go (or email them to yourself) and be patient when it comes to your online event planning course. You\u2019ll get there, and the beauty of online classes is that you can go completely at your own pace! So take it easy and do your best.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, only you can decide which type of event planner course is right for your goals, interests and current lifestyle. 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