{"id":13304,"date":"2018-01-22T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=13304"},"modified":"2018-01-22T07:00:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-22T12:00:33","slug":"wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers","title":{"rendered":"A Wedding Planner Certification Will Prepare You For These 6 Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an industry as competitive as event and wedding planning, you need to find ways to set yourself apart from your competition! Gaining a wedding planner certification is the best way to advance in the industry. The training is also excellent preparation for a number of different careers, including spa director, marketing professional, and conference coordinator. <\/p>\n<p>Read on to find out how a wedding planner certification will prepare you for 6 exciting and unique careers! <\/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\/2018\/01\/wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers\/#Conference_Coordinator\" >Conference Coordinator<\/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\/2018\/01\/wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers\/#Marketing_and_Communications_Professional\" >Marketing and Communications Professional<\/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\/2018\/01\/wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers\/#Catering_Assistant\" >Catering Assistant<\/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\/2018\/01\/wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers\/#Spa_Director\" >Spa Director<\/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\/2018\/01\/wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers\/#Executive_Assistant\" >Executive Assistant<\/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\/2018\/01\/wedding-planner-certification-will-prepare-6-careers\/#Entrepreneur\" >Entrepreneur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_Coordinator\"><\/span>Conference Coordinator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While wedding planners know that their roles will always be in demand, conference coordinators should be just as confident. Each year, there are thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/12\/5-tips-planning-successful-professional-conference\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">conferences<\/a> and corporate events that take place around the world. Some are focused on bringing together like-minded professionals, while others are focused more on team building within a specific company. Regardless of the scope of the event, a conference coordinator needs to be able to think on their feet, be totally organized, and very outgoing. A wedding planning course contains texts and assignments focused on honing these skills, which are completely applicable to a Conference Coordinator role. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketing_and_Communications_Professional\"><\/span>Marketing and Communications Professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you looking for a career that\u2019s steady, stable, and always full of employment options? <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers1.jpg\" alt=\"marketing professional focusing on upcoming event job\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Besides wedding planning (of course), marketing is very high on the list of roles that companies are always in need of. Each organization has different goals, so marketing and communications professionals will constantly be wearing a few different hats. You could end up planning a variety of different events ranging from employee appreciation picnics to corporate meetings and new product launches. With your wedding planner certification, you\u2019ll have both the background knowledge and skills needed to plan incredible events. You can take this expertise even further by learning the ins and outs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-decor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">event d\u00e9cor<\/a> as well! <\/p>\n<p>The more services you can offer as a Marketing and Communications Professional, the more valuable you\u2019ll be to potential employers and clients!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catering_Assistant\"><\/span>Catering Assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides music and decorations, one of the most important aspects of a wedding is the food! If you love the idea of organizing platters of finger food and selecting wedding cakes, a catering career could be a great fit. It\u2019s one of the best ways to work your way up in the event planning industry as well, as it can eventually lead you to management and sales roles! Your creativity and the details covered in your wedding planning course, such as organizing guest lists and food quantities will prepare you extremely well for a catering role. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spa_Director\"><\/span>Spa Director<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A passion for customer service and the ability to stay organized and calm during chaos are two qualities that will serve you well in the role of a Spa Director. And luckily, you\u2019ll work on these skills during your time in an event and wedding planning course. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers2.jpg\" alt=\"woman relaxing at spa after creating startup business\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers2.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum based on real-world scenarios will have you come up with ways of improving the customer experience, and learn how to work with a variety of different personalities. As a Spa Director, your day-to-day duties include keeping customers as peaceful and relaxed as possible while also ensuring that the spa runs smoothly. You can bet that your wedding planning certification will be hugely beneficial and give you a competitive edge in this career!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Executive_Assistant\"><\/span>Executive Assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wedding planning courses spend a great deal of time preparing you to jump into the industry. They teach you how to work with a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/04\/6-budget-tips-online-event-planning-course\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">budget<\/a> and plan both internal and external events, which are critical skills for those working in business environments. Executive Assistants spend a fair share of their time providing support to high-level executives and are often responsible for the coordination of events. If you pursue a career as an Executive Assistant, not only will you be an expert at event planning (and staying organized!), you\u2019ll also set yourself apart immediately with a wedding planning certification. With this background, you\u2019ll grow in your role and be able to take on more responsibility sooner than those around you!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entrepreneur\"><\/span>Entrepreneur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We saved one of the most exciting careers for last! Many event and wedding planners aspire to become <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/08\/start-event-planning-business\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">business owners<\/a>, and we certainly can\u2019t blame them. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers3.jpg\" alt=\"student learning how to plan events with a calendar\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers3.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/thesecareers3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Starting your own event or wedding planning business (or a combination of the two) is seriously rewarding and liberating. As your own boss, you\u2019ll make all the decisions, including which clients to take on, how much to charge, and which events you want to plan. But, unlike other careers that benefit from wedding planning courses, this particular role requires a great deal of confidence and a strong knowledge of the industry, both of which come after several years of experience. We recommend taking careful notes during each job you hold and build your portfolio as much as you can over the years. This will allow you to put your best foot forward and demonstrate that you have what it takes to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Did any of these careers surprise you? Share your thoughts in a comment!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Did you know that a wedding planner certification comes with many lifestyle perks, as well? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/12\/6-lifestyle-perks-wedding-planning-certification\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check them out here<\/a>! <\/h3>\n<p><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get inspired with a list of 6 careers that your wedding planning certification will prepare you for, including spa director and entrepreneur!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":13305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[350],"class_list":["post-13304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","category-career"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - 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