Study event planning online at your own pace and earn an ICOES-accredited, CPD-endorsed Certificate in Event Management in around 90 hours.
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Upon successfully completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality.
Unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout the course.
Fully online course that can be studied whenever suits the learner, with no fixed class times or exams.
Access to Career Centre upon enrolment including latest job opportunities, CV templates, free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and a five-step job success process.
Optional upgrade offering expert career coaching, a personalised career plan, LinkedIn profile review, and proven job search strategies.
Upon enrolment, students receive a free virtual Student ID card providing access to over 150,000 discounts in New Zealand and around the world on food, entertainment, and travel.
Upon completion, students can verify their qualification with SEEK Pass and share it on SEEK to stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
This programme has been reviewed and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, an international organisation committed to professional development and lifelong learning, benchmarked against international professional standards.
Courses offer insights from industry professionals, event planners, and business owners, with opportunities to network and build relationships with key players in New Zealand.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The course provides a foundation for further study and structured pathways into hotel management, event planning, or starting your own business within the hospitality and tourism industry. Offered through The Career Academy.
Weekly Payment Plan. $29 per week. No deposit, no credit check. Fortnightly and monthly frequency also available.
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There are no formal entry requirements listed for this certificate. It is designed to be accessible to people new to the events industry as well as those with some existing hospitality or administration experience. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current prerequisites.
A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost of enrolment. Submit an enquiry to get current pricing details.
Students have 6 months of access to complete the course. The total study time is approximately 90 hours. Because the course is fully self-paced, students can move faster or slower depending on their schedule.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, with no fixed class times and no written exams. Students can study whenever suits them across the 6-month access period. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours.
No work placement is included in this course. The programme is entirely online and focuses on building theoretical and practical knowledge through coursework. If you are looking for placement experience, submit an enquiry to explore your options.
This certificate is accredited by ICOES and endorsed by the CPD Standards Office and the Institute of Hospitality, an international professional body benchmarked against global standards. Graduates also receive a SEEK Pass verified credential to share with employers. It is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
This Certificate in Event Management covers the core skills event professionals use every day: planning and coordinating events, managing logistics, working with venues, handling catering arrangements, and supporting marketing activities. Students build practical knowledge across the full event lifecycle, from initial concept through to on-the-day delivery.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course suits people looking to enter the events industry or formalise skills they have already picked up in hospitality, administration, or customer service roles. There are no fixed class times and no exams, making it a practical option for those fitting study around work or family commitments.
Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and endorsed by both the CPD Standards Office and the Institute of Hospitality. Graduates can verify their credential via SEEK Pass and share it directly on their SEEK profile.
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