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Event Management Business Pathway

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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18 Mths
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Event Management Business Pathway

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.

CPD Endorsed100% OnlineFrom $29/Week
18 Mths
Duration
Online
Delivery
14
Units
Flexible
Start Date
CPD Endorsed
Credential
Why Study This

Practical, Job-Relevant Skills You Can Build.

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

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.

Event CoordinatorOrganises event logistics, supplier bookings, and on-the-day delivery for corporate or social events.
Conference Services CoordinatorManages bookings, delegate communications, and operational details for conferences and meetings.
Event Marketing AssistantSupports the promotion of events through digital channels, collateral, and audience outreach.
Sponsorship CoordinatorAssists in identifying, approaching, and managing sponsor relationships for events and exhibitions.
Exhibitions Support OfficerProvides operational and administrative support for trade shows, expos, and exhibitions.
Venue Operations AssistantSupports the day-to-day running of event venues, including setup, supplier liaison, and client service.
Logistics Coordinator (Entry Level)Assists in planning and tracking the movement of equipment, staff, and materials for events.
Registration Services SupervisorOversees delegate registration processes and on-site check-in for events of varying scale.

Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What You’ll Learn

14 Units · 13 Core, 1 Electives

Core Units · 13 units
  • Topic 1Scope and Nature of Event Management
  • Topic 2Developing the Concept
  • Topic 3Physical and Human Resources
  • Topic 4Project Logistics
  • Topic 5Marketing an Event
  • Topic 6Financial Management
  • Topic 7Risk Management
  • Topic 8Staging the Event
  • Topic 9After the Event
  • Topic 10Starting Up & Business Types and Structures
  • Topic 11Preparing your Business Plan
  • Topic 12Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • Topic 13Certificate in Xero
Elective Units · 1 units
  • Topic 1Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI
Before You Apply

Entry Requirements

What you’ll typically need to get started.

No formal academic prerequisites

Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.

What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your Enrolment

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.

FREE 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.

Free bonus courses included

Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI

Optional module that unlocks after completing core modules, covering digital marketing…

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Your Provider

The Career Academy NZ

The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.

Fees & Funding

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Getting Started

Your Path To Enrolment

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Why Students Choose The

What Students Say

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options before enrolling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As a professional development course, credit toward a formal qualification would depend on the receiving institution's credit recognition process. Submit a Get Course enquiry to find out what pathways or credit options may be available.
Students who complete this course may choose to continue into Hotel Management or Tourism Management programmes at The Career Academy NZ. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pathway options and any admission conditions.
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About This Course

Event Management Business Pathway

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.

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Take The Next Step Into Hospitality & Cookery

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Last updated: July 2026