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Build a Career in Event Management and Business

A practical, self-paced online course covering event planning, business skills, and hospitality operations. Study around your schedule over 18 months.

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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Industry-Recognised & Accredited

Courses are accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council. The programme is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality.

Unlimited Course Access & Tutor Support

Unlimited access to course materials for 18 months with tutors available via phone and email during business hours.

Career Centre Access

Instant access to Career Centre upon enrolment including latest job opportunities, CV templates, free personalised CV review, job tips, resources, and interview preparation.

100% Online, Study Whenever Suits You

Fully online course with 24/7 access allowing you to study at your own pace with no exams.

Free Student ID Card

Receive a free Virtual Student ID Card providing access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and around the world.

Access to CCH eBook Library

Get access to over 50 titles to enhance your learning and knowledge.

SEEK Pass Verified Credential

Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion so you can share it on SEEK and stand out to employers.

Connect with Top Recruiters

Career Centre provides connections with top recruiters and employers in your field.

Path to Success in Hospitality

Structured pathways to pursue hotel management, event planning, or start your own business.

Institute of Hospitality endorsed, ICOES and CPD accredited
18 months access across approximately 220 study hours
Verifiable SEEK Pass credential shared directly with employers
Skills & Applications

The Skills You'll Build

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.

What You'll Learn

The 14 Modules Inside The Course

The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.

14Total Units
13Core Units
1Electives

Core Units

Scope and Nature of Event Management
Developing the Concept
Physical and Human Resources
Project Logistics
Marketing an Event
Financial Management
Risk Management

 

Staging the Event
After the Event
Starting Up & Business Types and Structures
Preparing your Business Plan
Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
Certificate in Xero

Elective Units

Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI
After This Course

Where It Leads Next

Hotel Management

Structured pathway to pursue hotel management as a career progression from event management studies. Offered through The Career Academy.

Tourism Management

Structured pathway to pursue tourism management as a career progression from event management studies. Offered through The Career Academy.

Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

How It Starts

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The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

$29 / week

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Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this course?

There are no formal entry requirements listed for this course. It is designed to be accessible to people looking to enter the events and hospitality sectors, including those with no prior industry experience. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current enrolment conditions.

How much does this course cost and are payment plans available?

A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options before enrolling.

How long does the course take to complete?

Students have 18 months access to complete the course, which involves approximately 220 hours of study. Because the course is fully self-paced, students can move faster or slower depending on their schedule.

How is the course delivered and what support is available?

The course is delivered entirely online with 24/7 access to materials, so students can study whenever it suits them. Tutors are available via phone and email during business hours. There are no exams, and over 50 CCH eBook titles are included to support learning.

Is there a work placement component?

This course does not include a work placement component. Practical learning is built into the course content itself, covering real-world event planning scenarios, venue operations, and business skills.

Is this course accredited or nationally recognised?

The course is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality. These endorsements confirm the course meets recognised professional development standards. It is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, but it does produce a verifiable credential shareable via SEEK Pass.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers event planning, venue operations, conference coordination, and core business skills relevant to the events and hospitality sectors. Students work through approximately 220 hours of content at their own pace, with no exams and 24/7 access to course materials.

Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the programme is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and accredited by both ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. On completion, students earn a verifiable credential that can be shared with employers via SEEK Pass, along with a digital student ID card providing access to over 150,000 discounts across New Zealand and internationally.

The course suits people looking to enter the events industry, move into a coordination or support role, or build business knowledge alongside hospitality experience. Students also receive access to a Career Centre with CV templates, a personalised CV review, job listings, and connections to recruiters in the field.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Training Establishment

TC
The Career Academy NZ
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Dedicated career support team offering coaching guidance and advice every step of the way, including after course completion. 24/7 access to career resources. One-to-one coaching available through Career Success Hub and Business Hub.
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