Build the skills to run events and wedding businesses with an ICOES-accredited, CPD-endorsed certificate. Study online at your own pace.
Build the skills to run events and wedding businesses with an ICOES-accredited, CPD-endorsed certificate. Study online at your own pace.
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.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Topic 1Scope and Nature of Event ManagementTopic 2Developing the ConceptTopic 3Physical and Human ResourcesTopic 4Project LogisticsTopic 5Marketing an EventTopic 6Financial ManagementTopic 7Risk ManagementTopic 8Staging the EventTopic 9After the EventTopic 10Introduction to WeddingsTopic 11Planning a WeddingTopic 12Managing People for a WeddingTopic 13Managing Locations Associated with a WeddingTopic 14Managing the ProgrammeTopic 15Managing Services in Support of a WeddingTopic 16Managing the Wedding ClientTopic 17Managing the Wedding DayTopic 18Planning Your Wedding BusinessTopic 19Operating a Wedding BusinessTopic 20Starting Up & Business Types and StructuresTopic 21Preparing your Business PlanTopic 22Introduction to Accounting & BookkeepingTopic 23Certificate in XeroTopic 1Certificate in Digital Marketing with AIWhat you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES, 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 and self-paced learning with 18 months access, allowing students to study whenever suits them with no fixed class times.
Instant access to Career Centre upon enrolment, including CV templates, free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and latest job opportunities.
Upon enrolment, students receive a free virtual Student ID card giving access to over 150,000 discounts in New Zealand and around the world.
Upon completion, graduates can verify their qualification via SEEK Pass and share it on SEEK to stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
This programme is reviewed and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, an international organisation committed to professional development and lifelong learning.
Access to a community of professionals, industry connections, and key players in New Zealand in the hospitality and events sectors.
Optional module that unlocks after completing core modules, covering digital marketing…
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.
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This course covers the business side of event management and wedding planning. Students learn how to coordinate events, manage vendor relationships, handle event finances, and market their services, everything needed to work in or launch a business in this sector. The programme is delivered by The Career Academy NZ entirely online and self-paced, with 18 months of access and around 400 study hours.
On completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and accredited by both ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The credential can be verified and shared through SEEK Pass, making it straightforward to demonstrate your qualification to employers and clients.
The course suits career changers, aspiring event business owners, and hospitality professionals looking to specialise. No fixed class times means students can fit study around work and other commitments. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours throughout the course.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy NZ will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Last updated: July 2026