{"id":19886,"date":"2021-07-16T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=19886"},"modified":"2021-07-16T07:00:24","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T12:00:24","slug":"how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner-in-as-little-as-3-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner-in-as-little-as-3-months","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Certified Event Planner in as Little as 3 Months!"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\/2021\/07\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner-in-as-little-as-3-months\/#First_Things_First_Congratulations\" >First Thing&#8217;s First: Congratulations!<\/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\/2021\/07\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner-in-as-little-as-3-months\/#How_to_Become_a_Certified_Event_Planner_in_as_Little_as_3_Months\" >How to Become a Certified Event Planner in as Little as 3 Months<\/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\/2021\/07\/how-to-become-a-certified-event-planner-in-as-little-as-3-months\/#How_to_Become_a_Certified_Event_Planner_in_3_Months_Final_Thoughts\" >How to Become a Certified Event Planner in 3 Months: Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Things_First_Congratulations\"><\/span>First Thing&#8217;s First: Congratulations!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve made a fantastic decision to become a certified event planner by getting professionally trained at <a href=\"\/about-qc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Event School<\/a>. Yay! This is a very exciting endeavor and you should be extremely proud of yourself. After all, for most, the hardest part is taking that first step&#8230; and you&#8217;ve just done that!<\/p>\n<p>QC\u2019s distance, self-paced learning environment is designed to be done from the comfort of home. Moreover, you&#8217;re given the complete freedom to work through your training program in as little or as much time as you need in the allotted 2-year timeframe. However, you\u2019re probably very eager to jump in and work hard to receive your event planner certification. And why wouldn\u2019t you be? This is your dream career!<\/p>\n<p>So, what can you do to you maximize your educational experience in a timely manner? How can you become a certified event planner in as little as 3 short months? Let\u2019s take a look at 5 of our top tips to help you along your journey!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-66.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-66.jpg\" alt=\"How to become a certified event planner article, July 16 2021, in-post image, woman celebrating with confetti in the air\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-66.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-66-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Certified_Event_Planner_in_as_Little_as_3_Months\"><\/span>How to Become a Certified Event Planner in as Little as 3 Months<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Tip #1: Get Focused!<\/h3>\n<p>Before you begin your certification training with QC Event School, take some time to settle in and get focused. The best way to approach your studies is to first have a clear understanding of what you can expect. With this in mind, here are a few things you can do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go over the entire course outline thoroughly, as well as the digital <em>and <\/em>physical course materials you&#8217;ve received from QC Event School. By getting acquainted with how the coursework is structured and laid out, there won\u2019t be any surprises down the road!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Ensure that you fully understand how to work through each unit and submit your assignments correctly.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Ask for clarification on anything you don&#8217;t understanding <em>now. <\/em>This way, you won\u2019t waste valuable time <em>later<\/em>. If you ever need assistance, remember that QC\u2019s Student Support Team is available 7 days a week. You can contact them <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tip #2: Get Organized!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"col span_12 dark left\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding instance-7\" data-t-w-inherits=\"default\" data-border-radius=\"none\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-border-animation=\"\" data-border-animation-delay=\"\" data-border-width=\"none\" data-border-style=\"solid\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg-cover=\"\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-hover-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>If you truly want to become a certified event planner in as little as a few months, organizational skills will be your BEST friend! Keeping on top of your studies will help ensure a successful and time-focused experience! QC Event School\u2019s <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certification programs<\/a> requires you to complete a number of different tasks throughout your assignments. Thus, staying organized as much as possible is a MUST!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tricks that can help you work through your program efficiently:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul animated-in\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-alignment=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Set up a quiet, dedicated study space!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Make sure you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.org\/internet-service\/how-to-speed-internet-connection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good internet connection<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Organize a professional desk space!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Have proper task lighting!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Let your friends and family know when you plan to commit to your coursework each week!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Before getting started, double-check that you have all the necessary materials and tools!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-67.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-67.jpg\" alt=\"Happy relaxed millennial business man wear wireless headphones look away rest at workplace finished work listening music podcast feel peace of mind concept sit at desk in sunny office\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-67.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-67-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #3: Become a certified event planner more quickly by establishing strong study habits!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"col span_12 dark left\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding instance-8\" data-t-w-inherits=\"default\" data-border-radius=\"none\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-border-animation=\"\" data-border-animation-delay=\"\" data-border-width=\"none\" data-border-style=\"solid\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg-cover=\"\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-hover-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>If your goal is to become a certified event planner in just 3 months, you&#8217;ll need to make sure you have strong study habits! This will be key for your success. As a frame of reference: many of QC Event School\u2019s <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/graduate-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">past graduates<\/a> have stated that by simply devoting 1-2 hours to their studies <em>per week<\/em>, they were able to finish their course in as little as 3 months (sometimes less).<\/p>\n<p>If 1-2 hours per week sounds like a small amount of time, it&#8217;s because it\u00a0<em>is. <\/em>All the same, maintaining that consistent schedule week after week requires a certain level of self-discipline. Thus, we recommend putting these strong study habit activities into practice, in order to stay focused and disciplined:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul animated-in\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-alignment=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Remove ALL of the distractions from your study space!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Turn off your phone, email, TV, and other technology! Of course, that being said, if you happen to work <em>better\u00a0<\/em>with some background noise, then do whatever you need to do to get you into the zone.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Go at your own pace while working through the course! That&#8217;s why QC Event School provides a self-paced learning environment, after all!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Approach this online course as seriously as you would an in-person one!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Let others know when you are studying and that you&#8217;ll be unavailable during that time!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>If there are certain study tools that assist your unique learning style, don&#8217;t hesitate to use them!<\/li>\n<li>Have trouble with background noise? Use noise-cancelling headphones!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Make sure, to the best of your ability, that you are well-rested! On that note, eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water while you&#8217;re at it. All of these things combined will only help your brain power!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Take notes as you progress through each Unit, and then make sure to review them often!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Watch QC\u2019s instructional videos as many times as you want\/need!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tip #4: Focus on time management!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"col span_12 dark left\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding instance-10\" data-t-w-inherits=\"default\" data-border-radius=\"none\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-border-animation=\"\" data-border-animation-delay=\"\" data-border-width=\"none\" data-border-style=\"solid\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg-cover=\"\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-hover-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Manage your time both <a href=\"\/blog\/2015\/03\/top-tips-for-improving-your-qc-event-school-assignments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wisely and efficiently<\/a>. This will definitely help you to become a certified event planner in as little as 3 months. Consequently, if you\u00a0<em>don&#8217;t<\/em> manage your time properly, or tend to procrastinate a lot, you will slow down your progress in a big way.<\/p>\n<p>Are your time management skills are a little rusty? No problem! Start with these simple (but important) tasks:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul animated-in\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-alignment=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Create a realistic schedule and weekly calendar that work well for you &#8211; and that you know you can actually follow.<i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Dedicate 1-2 hours per week to your studies.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Keep your sights focused. Work on one unit at a time, instead of thinking too far ahead and biting off more than you can chew.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Set small, achievable goals every week, such as for when you want to turn in each assignment.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Stay focused and on task by setting yourself a timer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-68.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-68.jpg\" alt=\"Young businesswoman in eyeglasses looking at display of wristwatch and managing time while checking email on laptop.Freelancer with smartwatch on hand working on article at netbook before deadline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-68.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-Medium-Quality-68-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tip #5: Become a certified event planner in as little as 3 months by staying motivated!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"col span_12 dark left\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding instance-11\" data-t-w-inherits=\"default\" data-border-radius=\"none\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-border-animation=\"\" data-border-animation-delay=\"\" data-border-width=\"none\" data-border-style=\"solid\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg-cover=\"\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-hover-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>As you jump into your certification training with QC Event School, remember that staying motivated is extremely important. After all, you can&#8217;t possibly stay on track if you lose your drive. When we lose our motivation, falling behind becomes all too easy. Furthermore, the <em>longer<\/em> we fall behind, the harder it feels to get back into the swing of things again.<\/p>\n<p>The better you can avoid this, the sooner you\u2019ll be able to graduate and become a certified <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/the-job-description-of-an-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event planner<\/a>! Here are some tips to keep your motivation high and your passion inflamed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul animated-in\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"1\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-alignment=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Make your study space as positive, decluttered, and peaceful as possible.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Take frequent breaks whenever needed. You won&#8217;t be able to get the most of your training if your brain is fried. So, step away for a few minutes here and there. Have a snack, watch a YouTube video, or go outside for a little walk in the fresh air!<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Keep water nearby and remember to stay hydrated.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>If you&#8217;re currently doing reading and find yourself zoning out, switch gears and watch one of your instructional videos instead.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Stay focused on WHY you\u2019re taking this course, why you want to become a certified event planner, what your career goals are, etc.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Explore popular industry trends, read publications, observe local art, attend events, etc. This will all help keep your motivation levels high!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Certified_Event_Planner_in_3_Months_Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>How to Become a Certified Event Planner in 3 Months: Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you follow all of these tips and consider what works best to help YOU stay on track, I guarantee you\u2019ll be able to reach your goal and become a certified event planner in just 3 short months! From there, once you <em>do\u00a0<\/em>graduate, you\u2019ll be that much closer to putting your career goals into action! So, go forth and turn your dreams into a reality. You\u2019ve got this!<\/p>\n<h3>Well, what are you waiting for? Become a certified event planner by <a href=\"https:\/\/enroll.qceventplanning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enrolling with QC Event School<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Thing&#8217;s First: Congratulations! You\u2019ve made a fantastic decision to become a certified event planner by getting professionally trained at QC Event School. Yay! This is a very exciting endeavor and you should be extremely proud of yourself. 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