{"id":16385,"date":"2019-03-07T10:32:57","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T15:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=16385"},"modified":"2019-03-07T10:32:57","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T15:32:57","slug":"how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Certified Event Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been thinking about launching a new career? Becoming a certified event planner is an endlessly fun and rewarding job. The hard work you put in is <em>always<\/em> recognized when you pull off a show-stopping event. And the best part? Being certified means you\u2019ll have plenty of industry opportunities on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p>But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let\u2019s go over the logistics of getting certified. Then, we\u2019ll cover what you can do after graduation. Stick around!<\/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\/2019\/03\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner\/#Choosing_Your_Event_Planning_Programs\" >Choosing Your Event Planning Programs<\/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\/2019\/03\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner\/#Event_Planner_Skills_You_Need_to_Succeed\" >Event Planner Skills You Need to Succeed<\/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\/2019\/03\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner\/#What_to_expect_after_earning_your_event_planning_certification\" >What to expect after earning your event planning certification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Your_Event_Planning_Programs\"><\/span>Choosing Your Event Planning Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earning a certification means you\u2019ll need to take one or more event planning programs. So, which event planning school should you enroll with? How can you tell what schools are reputable and offers quality education and what schools are lying about their programs?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16386\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-96.jpg\" alt=\"planning notebook of event planning student\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-96.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-96-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first question you must tackle is: Do you want to take <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/09\/event-planning-courses-online-vs-in-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning courses online vs. offline (in-class)<\/a>. In-class courses are great\u2014after all, it\u2019s a learning format you\u2019re familiar with. But, honestly, event planning schools online are underrated. Yes, there are many terrible and fake event planning courses online\u2014no one is saying they don\u2019t exist. These programs, run by scammers or people who want to earn a quick buck, give all online courses a bad rap. But there are some diamonds in the rough out there! To discover them, you&#8217;ll need to know how to do research.<\/p>\n<h3>What to look for in your event planning class:<\/h3>\n<p>When researching event planning courses online, find answers for the following questions. If this information is impossible to find (even after contacting them), take it as a <em>major<\/em> red flag and look elsewhere!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will you have a tutor with whom you can work one-on-one?<\/li>\n<li>Who are their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">instructors and tutors<\/a>? Do they provide biographies of their achievements and linkable websites to their businesses?<\/li>\n<li>What are their practical assignments like? Do they have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-planning\/#preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">course previews or sneak peeks<\/a> available?<\/li>\n<li>How is feedback for assignments given? Will you be able to tell it\u2019s personalized to you?<\/li>\n<li>How much student support is available during the entirety of the course?<\/li>\n<li>Will you be earning an industry-recognized certification?<\/li>\n<li>Do they provide you with some degree of business training? (Resume writing, cover letters, how to network, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Does your institution offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">additional planning courses<\/a> to expand your skillset?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16387\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-97.jpg\" alt=\"event planning student studying for her event planning course online\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-97.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-97-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to start an event planning business, you\u2019ll need a certain amount of competency in business skills. These include marketing, advertising, accounting, and an understanding of the legal aspects of the job, such as liability and contract law. Make sure you select a course that gives you the option of completing business units. You can thank us later!<\/p>\n<p>After choosing a program, make sure you dedicate real time to studying. If this is a career you really want to pursue, don\u2019t let it fall to the wayside. It should be one of your utmost priorities. Now, hit the books!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planner_Skills_You_Need_to_Succeed\"><\/span>Event Planner Skills You Need to Succeed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many event planning courses are designed to teach you all about the nuts-and-bolts aspects of event and wedding planning. But you\u2019ll also need the right mix of soft skills to help you make your chosen career a success. So what are some of the essential skills?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/02\/4-skills-need-become-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">organizational skills<\/a>\u2014especially because successful event planners are usually working on multiple events at the same time<\/li>\n<li>Time management and multitasking skills<\/li>\n<li>Be able to visualize the big picture without losing sight of smaller details<\/li>\n<li>The ability to stay calm and in control in a crisis<\/li>\n<li>Be able to quickly recognize and solve problems, and apply creative and unconventional solutions when necessary<\/li>\n<li>Be able to work with all kinds of people<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared to work long hours, including on weekends and public holidays<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16390\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-99.jpg\" alt=\"time management for event planner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-99.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-99-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most important aspects of the job is to have a strong love of and talent for working with people. It\u2019s an incredibly social career! You must be tactful, patient, and calm with clients, vendors, and suppliers in all situations. Many clients don\u2019t always know exactly what they want, and you must help them figure it out. Planning an event like a wedding often means trying to please multiple different people at once\u2014we never said it would be easy!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_after_earning_your_event_planning_certification\"><\/span>What to expect after earning your event planning certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working as an event planner is an uphill battle. You\u2019ll have many competitors in your field that you\u2019ll have to beat out in order to stay afloat. Getting your planning certification is only your first step. Using those business skills you learned in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning course<\/a> along with your certificate, you\u2019re already ahead. Next is finding ways to differentiate yourself from the competition\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Start Networking (if you haven\u2019t already)<\/h3>\n<p>Building a network of wonderful event professionals will do wonders for getting your name out there. They might connect you with job opportunities. Fellow event planners might know of clients they can\u2019t take but that they\u2019d be willing to refer you to.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2019\/01\/5-ways-to-ramp-up-your-event-planning-business-online-presence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Network online in forums and on social networks<\/a>, interact with other planners at conventions or seek out other professionals who might want to work with an event planner, like caterers, photographers, and businesses that regularly host parties.<\/p>\n<h3>Build a compelling brand as an event planner<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16389\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-98.jpg\" alt=\"networking and building an online presence and brand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-98.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Event-in-post-135x135-98-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the smartest things a young event planner can do in their first year is build their brand and establish a solid presence online and in their local industry.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re not volunteering or assisting, work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/building-your-website-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">building a quality website<\/a>, starting a blog, and creating a professional portfolio. The stronger your branding platforms are, the more easily potential clients and employers can see the quality of your work, making them more likely to hire you.<\/p>\n<h3>Offer lessons, workshops, or parties<\/h3>\n<p>If you find that you have space between work opportunities, do something about it! Don\u2019t just sit back and wait until something falls into your lap. Event planning is one of the few industries where professionals can create work for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Between jobs, tell your friends and past clients that you\u2019re available to teach instructional workshops and planning parties where guests learn how to host great events of their own. Even one-time jobs like these support your resume, and they also show potential clients and employers that you\u2019re proactive about your career.<\/p>\n<p>Did we miss a step? Let us know!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>One more thing you can do to differentiate yourself is to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/12\/your-wedding-planning-career-how-to-find-your-specialization\/\">find your specialization\u2014here\u2019s how<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been thinking about launching a new career in event planning? 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