{"id":19191,"date":"2020-12-15T11:18:04","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T16:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=19191"},"modified":"2020-12-15T11:18:04","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T16:18:04","slug":"can-professional-training-boost-your-event-planner-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/can-professional-training-boost-your-event-planner-salary","title":{"rendered":"Can Professional Training Boost Your Event Planner Salary?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Looking for ways to boost your event planner salary? QC Student Ambassador, Nicole Thielmann, is here to reveal one critical way to increase your income! The proud owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/willownorthevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Willow North Events<\/a>, Nicole\u00a0has graduated from QC Event School\u2019s <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Event and Wedding Planning<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/destination-wedding-planning-specialization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Destination Wedding<\/a> Courses. With a long list of happy clients, her business specializes in social events, weddings, and handmade event decor.\u00a0<\/em><\/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\/2020\/12\/can-professional-training-boost-your-event-planner-salary\/#Why_is_Professional_Training_Important\" >Why is Professional Training Important?<\/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\/2020\/12\/can-professional-training-boost-your-event-planner-salary\/#6_Reasons_Why_Training_Can_Increase_Your_Event_Planner_Salary\" >6 Reasons Why Training Can Increase Your Event Planner Salary<\/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\/2020\/12\/can-professional-training-boost-your-event-planner-salary\/#How_My_Professional_Training_Has_Helped_Me_Increase_My_Event_Planner_Salary\" >How My Professional Training Has Helped Me Increase My Event Planner Salary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Professional_Training_Important\"><\/span>Why is Professional Training Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Professional training in <em>any<\/em> industry is extremely important. Not only does it provide you with a deep understanding of your field of work; it also makes you stand out from the crowd. This is no different in the event planner industry.<\/p>\n<p>When I decided to become an event planner, I knew that the first thing I needed to do was <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-getting-an-event-planning-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">obtain professional training<\/a>. Even though event planners don\u2019t technically <em>need<\/em> to be certified, I decided it was the right choice for me, regardless. Part of the reason that I decided to seek professional training was to increase my event planner salary. I also wanted to add a reputable certification to my resume. I envisioned myself as the client seeking an event planner, and I knew that I would feel way more comfortable hiring someone who had a professional certification on their resume, rather than someone who did not.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111508.580.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111508.580.png\" alt=\"wedding table decor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111508.580.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111508.580-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Professional training is important for both aspiring and working event planners. If you&#8217;re already extremely organized, meticulous, and passionate, then you&#8217;re on the right track. However, professional training can help you refine your overall skill-set. A proper education will teach you valuable information that simply can\u2019t be found anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re already a seasoned event planner, it&#8217;s important to continue your education and keep up with the ever-changing industry. For example, COVID-19 has <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-the-coronavirus-outbreak-is-affecting-the-event-planning-industry-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">completely changed<\/a> the way we run events. So, professional training in\u00a0<em>virtual <\/em>events might be a great option. This way, you can keep your business on top of industry standards.<\/p>\n<p>Having professional training under your belt can boost your event planner salary AND provide you with the business training needed to effectively run a successful business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reasons_Why_Training_Can_Increase_Your_Event_Planner_Salary\"><\/span>6 Reasons Why Training Can Increase Your Event Planner Salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. You&#8217;ll stand out in a competitive market!<\/h3>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, having a certification isn\u2019t <em>required<\/em> to work as an event planner. This means that some of your competitors might not have professional training. However, if YOU have a reputable certification, you can get a <a href=\"\/blog\/2015\/12\/how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one-up on the competition<\/a>. Ultimately, this will lead you to more clients. If you have more clients wanting to hire you, it means you will have a higher profit for your business.<\/p>\n<p>More clients equals a better event planner salary!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111537.464.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111537.464.png\" alt=\"woman shaking hands with couple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111537.464.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111537.464-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Potential clients and employers will be impressed!<\/h3>\n<p>Not only will prospective clients be attracted to your professional qualifications &#8211; potential\u00a0<em>employers\u00a0<\/em>will be as well. You can further build on your resume by offering specialized services. By taking an Advanced or Specialty course, you can develop a unique niche.<\/p>\n<p>You can also potentially offer services that other planners in the area don\u2019t offer (i.e. <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/09\/5-secrets-to-becoming-a-corporate-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corporate planning<\/a>, destination or luxury wedding planning, festival planning, etc.). These services can be priced higher due to their relative rarity. Specialties can be a great way to increase your event planner salary and dominate a desired niche of the industry!<\/p>\n<h3>3. You can raise the prices of ALL of your services!<\/h3>\n<p>As we&#8217;ve discussed, with professional training comes more clients. You&#8217;ll then be able to boost your prices to reflect your skills and training. And if you&#8217;re a seasoned event planner looking to continue your training and add to your skill-set? You can also increase the prices of <em>all <\/em>of your other services! After all, your continued education is reflecting time and money invested. It also indicates an advanced skillset!<\/p>\n<h3>4. You&#8217;ll be business-savvy!<\/h3>\n<p>With proper training, you\u2019ll not only know how to launch a successful business; you&#8217;ll know how to put the right strategies into place in order to KEEP your business successful. This can include knowing how to <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/11\/event-planner-salary-4-tips-for-pricing-your-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set competitive rates<\/a> that won\u2019t scare away potential clients. You\u2019ll also have a better understanding of contracts, as well as the importance of insurance. Having this knowledge can save you a lot of money and headaches &#8211; and ultimately help boost your overall event planner salary as well!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111606.319.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111606.319.png\" alt=\"using social media to boost event planner salary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111606.319.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-2020-12-15T111606.319-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. You&#8217;ll learn how to maximize social media!<\/h3>\n<p>Professional training will teach you how to properly market yourself online, using <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/05\/5-ways-event-planning-pros-should-leverage-social-media-during-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media<\/a> and other digital platforms. This can maximize your exposure to potential clients and increase your chances of getting more bookings \u2013 meaning a higher profit for your business. Remember: you may be the best event planner out there, but if people don\u2019t know you exist, you\u2019ll never get clients. Social media is HUGE!<\/p>\n<h3>6. You&#8217;ll be able to take your event planner services online!<\/h3>\n<p>Through QC Event School&#8217;s <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/virtual-events-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Events Training<\/a>, you can learn how to offer clients virtual event planner services. Knowing how to provide digital services will allow you to continue working &#8211; even during a global pandemic! Virtual services are great to add to your business in general, because they open you up to an even larger clientele (such as long-distance clients). But in the midst of COVID-19, it can help you continue to increase your event planner salary even during social distancing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_My_Professional_Training_Has_Helped_Me_Increase_My_Event_Planner_Salary\"><\/span>How My Professional Training Has Helped Me Increase My Event Planner Salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My professional training with QC Event School has helped me boost my income in many ways. It&#8217;s provided me with proper credentials that I can proudly display on both my resume and my website. It has also helped me gain more confidence as an event planner. Without my professional training, I wouldn\u2019t have felt as prepared to start my business, network, and seek clients the way I do now.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEotTAZsLPb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEotTAZsLPb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Willow North Events (@willownorthevents)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>You need to do a lot of <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/01\/6-ways-network-event-planning-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">networking<\/a> as an event planner, which means knowing how to confidently present yourself to others. I don&#8217;t think that I would have been comfortable calling myself an event planner <em>without<\/em> having professional training behind me. Now I can wow my clients, vendors, and venues with my knowledge and confidence. This in turn provides me with references from my network and positively impacts my bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to increase your event planner salary, or you&#8217;re just starting out in the industry, I absolutely recommend <a href=\"\/about-qc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Event School<\/a>. You&#8217;ll learn everything you need to know about the industry! Your one-on-one direction from your assigned tutor will help you grow, and you\u2019ll have access to a community of event professionals that can help you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we&#8217;ve looked at 6 ways that professional training can help boost your salary as an event planner. But when it comes to\u00a0<em>where\u00a0<\/em>you should get this training, QC Event School is definitely the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading! If you know of any additional reasons why professional training can boost an event planner&#8217;s salary, I encourage you to leave a comment below. And as always, I look forward to connecting with you in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCEventSchoolVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Classroom<\/a> on Facebook!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ready to start the career of your dreams? Enroll in <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a QC Event School course<\/a> today and graduate in as little as 3-6 months!<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for ways to boost your event planner salary? QC Student Ambassador, Nicole Thielmann, is here to reveal one critical way to increase your income! 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