Festivals and Live Events Course
Become a Certified Festivals & Live Events Planning Professional
Why Choose
QC Event School
QC's advanced specialization course in festivals and live event planning will show you how to:
- Personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our top industry event planning experts
- Thriving virtual classroom to connect with other event planners, get feedback, and gain access to bonus material
- In-depth video case studies to give you an insider's look at high-profile promotional events
- Discounts and affiliations with top event planning software companies like Aisle Planner, Sample Board and more!
What Our Students and Grads Are Saying
We've helped 8000+ students and graduates start their own successful event and wedding planning business!
“My experiences were 10/10 overall. As a QC Event School graduate, I would definitely recommend these courses!”
“I found it incredibly fun and exciting. I think anyone who decides to take the course would enjoy it very much!”
“The payment plans definitely made things easier for me. The tutors I had were great, helpful, and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my time!”
“It took me less than an hour chatting with Student Support to convince me of the professionalism of this planning school was at the caliber I was looking for.”
“It's a nice feeling to be able to hang both my certificates on my wall for clients to see. I think people get a sense of ease when they know you're a certified professional.”
“Attending an online school allowed me to learn at my own pace in the comfort of my own home. I was able to work full-time, train a young puppy, plan my own wedding, and travel with my now-husband.”
Here's What You'll Learn
QC's Festivals and Live Events specialization course provides students with the most comprehensive training available to succeed in the corporate event industry.
- Use your existing corporate event planning skills to succeed in the live events industry
- Develop a unique theme, atmosphere, and vision for events with your clients
- Plan and execute concert promotion, show production, sports entertainment production, festival planning, and much more
- Work with various types of entertainment, including fireworks and high-profile talent
- Manage risk factors for public and live events
Please note: This specialization course assumes a degree of knowledge in the corporate event planning industry. Students should have previous training in corporate event planning, or relevant work experience before enrolling in this course.
Festivals and Live Events Certification
Once you graduate from your online event planning course, you'll receive a certification and be able to use the designation of International Festivals and Live Events Planning Professional™ (IFLP™). The certification cements your credibility as an established industry professional giving you a competitive edge in your local industry!
An International Team of Instructors
Meet Your New Festivals and Live Events Instructors
QC is proud to work with leaders of the global event planning industry to develop our courses. Our international team of instructors bring diverse experience and skills to aspiring event planners around the globe.
Mark Cheplowitz
Mark Cheplowitz is an award-winning event planner and President of NYC-based Wizard of Ahs. Mark's event production work has taken him all over the world. Career highlights include planning the Super Bowl and the grand opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Alyssa Perna
Alyssa Perna, Principal of Experience Marketing and Events, brings over a decade of diverse event operations experience, including multinational conferences, festivals, fundraisers, and various social events.
Course Outline
The Festivals and Live Events workshop is divided into three parts, each comprising separate training units.
- Discover the exciting opportunities available to you planning festivals and other live events
- Study how you can develop and execute show concepts that will be sure to wow event attendees
- Learn how to successfully work with high-profile talent for concerts, entertainment events and sporting events
- Explore marketing strategies to effectively promote concerts, festivals and other live events
- Study common festival goals to ensure your events surpass your clients' expectations
- Discover the ins and outs of the planning process and event operations, including staffing, planning traffic flow and risk management
- Explore the unique steps involved in international event planning
- Learn all about planning and using fireworks displays to make a memorable impression on attendees
- Learn how to bid for and manage government partnerships
- Discover strategies to select the best site, vendors and partners to ensure each event is a success
- Study the process of application writing to secure grants and sponsorships
- Learn how to complete permit applications to execute successful events
Have Questions About the Course?
Don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated student support team for guidance and support. Your success is our priority!
Contact Us“I chose QC because it had great reviews and I liked how professional the website was. The tutors were reputable, and I was able to add to my education. I liked that I was able to continue my education through easy payments and still be able to keep moving forward. It definitely made things easier for me. The tutors I had were great, helpful, and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my time!”
“I like that QC has a community you can connect with and get help from while working on the course. It’s also very valuable to have a reputable certification that I can now hand to clients.”
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