{"id":14373,"date":"2018-05-17T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=14373"},"modified":"2018-05-17T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2018-05-17T12:00:12","slug":"why-you-think-you-dont-need-to-take-party-planner-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/why-you-think-you-dont-need-to-take-party-planner-classes","title":{"rendered":"Why You THINK You Don\u2019t Need to Take Party Planner Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Party planning can be seen as anything from a fun activity to a full-blown career. Most people plan some type of event at least once in their lives. So, taking party planner classes certainly doesn\u2019t seem like a necessity. But if you want to take your party planning skills from pretty good to amazing, a certification in event planning is the way to get there!<\/p>\n<p>This article lists some of the most common reasons why people avoid taking party planning classes and why you should kick those excuses to the curb!<\/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\/05\/why-you-think-you-dont-need-to-take-party-planner-classes\/#1_%E2%80%9CI_already_know_a_bunch_of_people_in_town_who_will_cater_my_party_give_me_a_nice_venue_etc%E2%80%9D\" >1: \u201cI already know a bunch of people in town who will cater my party, give me a nice venue, etc.\u201d<\/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\/05\/why-you-think-you-dont-need-to-take-party-planner-classes\/#2_%E2%80%9CIm_extremely_organized_and_cool_under_pressure_I_can_handle_any_issue_that_comes_my_way%E2%80%9D\" >2: \u201cI\u2019m extremely organized and cool under pressure. I can handle any issue that comes my way.\u201d<\/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\/05\/why-you-think-you-dont-need-to-take-party-planner-classes\/#3_%E2%80%9CA_woman_I_dont_know_attended_my_party_and_she_said_she_would_pay_for_my_services%E2%80%9D\" >3: \u201cA woman I don\u2019t know attended my party and she said she would pay for my services!\u201d<\/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\/05\/why-you-think-you-dont-need-to-take-party-planner-classes\/#4_%E2%80%9CI_am_so_busy_I_have_no_time_to_enroll_and_show_up_to_classes%E2%80%9D\" >4: \u201cI am so busy! I have no time to enroll and show up to classes.\u201d<\/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\/05\/why-you-think-you-dont-need-to-take-party-planner-classes\/#5_%E2%80%9CI_really_only_like_to_plan_specific_events_I_dont_want_to_learn_about_everything_from_wedding_planning_to_corporate_retirement_parties%E2%80%9D\" >5: \u201cI really only like to plan specific events. I don\u2019t want to learn about everything from wedding planning to corporate retirement parties.\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%9CI_already_know_a_bunch_of_people_in_town_who_will_cater_my_party_give_me_a_nice_venue_etc%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>1: \u201cI already know a bunch of people in town who will cater my party, give me a nice venue, etc.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your best friend\u2019s cousin will give you a great deal on that 30th wedding anniversary cake. He isn\u2019t the best baker in the world, but that\u2019s all you really need.<br \/>\nHowever, if you take a party planning course you will learn how to network, get insider knowledge, and improve your business and negotiation skills. So instead of having a great deal on a good cake, you\u2019ll get a great deal on an amazing cake!<\/p>\n<p>Knowing people is only half the battle. It\u2019s knowing the best people that will take you from an average person planning a party to an amazing party planner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"party planner classes pink wedding event hall with white chairs and flowers \" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%9CIm_extremely_organized_and_cool_under_pressure_I_can_handle_any_issue_that_comes_my_way%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>2: \u201cI\u2019m extremely organized and cool under pressure. I can handle any issue that comes my way.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, being hyper-organized isn\u2019t enough to stop your photographer from falling ill and being cool as a cucumber isn\u2019t going to stop the best man\u2019s speech from giving an uncomfortable drunken toast. Event planning courses will prepare you for the problems you never would have anticipated and how to manage all of those unpredictable last minute issues.<\/p>\n<p>This could be the difference between people leaving early to rave reviews from guests!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%9CA_woman_I_dont_know_attended_my_party_and_she_said_she_would_pay_for_my_services%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>3: \u201cA woman I don\u2019t know attended my party and she said she would pay for my services!\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>She didn\u2019t have any personal reason to say that to you &#8211; she wasn\u2019t a loved one simply trying to encourage you, so you know she\u2019s serious\u2026right?<\/p>\n<p>Breaking into the party planning business is challenging. Without formal training, you\u2019ll have to go through A LOT of trial and error before you learn even half as much as other professionals. This could work out for you, but you also might burn bridges. And if you lose too many clients or too much money before that trial and error technique works out, you\u2019ll be in hot water.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CI_am_so_busy_I_have_no_time_to_enroll_and_show_up_to_classes%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>4: \u201cI am so busy! I have no time to enroll and show up to classes.\u201d <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is true for a lot of people that love to party plan! Brick and mortar colleges or universities are expensive and hard to fit into a busy life, especially if you have kids or a full-time job.<\/p>\n<p>But, you can take party planner classes online. And they don\u2019t need to break the bank, either! These courses usually cost under $1500 in tuition for a professional course. At a good school, you can create your own schedule and complete the course in your free time. You should also have lifelong access to your study materials! This means you can fit the classes in without compromising.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-2.jpg\" alt=\"party planner classes tower of champagne glasses at event\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-2.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%9CI_really_only_like_to_plan_specific_events_I_dont_want_to_learn_about_everything_from_wedding_planning_to_corporate_retirement_parties%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>5: \u201cI really only like to plan specific events. I don\u2019t want to learn about everything from wedding planning to corporate retirement parties.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although general event planning will offer you a lot of transferable skills, there are so many options in the world of party planning classes. You can take a field-specific course like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/wedding-planning\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wedding planning<\/a>, or specialize in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/luxury-wedding-and-event-planning-specialization\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">luxury <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/destination-wedding-planning-specialization\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">destination wedding planning<\/a>. If you know what you love, you don\u2019t have to waste your time and money on things you don\u2019t want to learn.<\/p>\n<p>, Of course you can throw a party, but is it the best party you could throw? Could you easily turn this passion into a profitable career? Or is it possible that you could use a little expert knowledge and guidance?<\/p>\n<p>Take your events to the next level to shock and amaze your clients, family, and friends!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Are you convinced taking an event planning course is right for you? Check out QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">event planning courses<\/a> to get started!<\/h3>\n<p><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out exactly what benefits you&#8217;ll gain from taking party planner classes, and start your career on the right foot!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":14374,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[357],"class_list":["post-14373","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) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why You THINK You Don\u2019t Need to Take Party Planner Classes - 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