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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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 access to course materials for 18 months with tutors available via phone and email during business hours.
Instant access to Career Centre upon enrolment including latest job opportunities, CV templates, free personalised CV review, job tips, resources, and interview preparation.
Fully online course with 24/7 access allowing you to study at your own pace with no exams.
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.
Get access to over 50 titles to enhance your learning and knowledge.
Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion so you can share it on SEEK and stand out to employers.
Career Centre provides connections with top recruiters and employers in your field.
Structured pathways to pursue hotel management, event planning, or start your own business.
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 modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
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Payment Plan - $29 per week. Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
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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.
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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