Event Planning Fundamentals: 1 Day Beginner Course in Gold Coast

Bring your team and save:

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.

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Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs/Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

Course Overview:

This one-day program introduces the core steps of planning, organising, and executing successful events. The course simplifies event planning into structured stages—concept development, budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, and execution. Through practical tools and real examples, you learn how to manage timelines, anticipate challenges, and deliver seamless event experiences. Whether organising corporate, freelance, or personal events, the course builds confidence in managing all essential elements effectively.

Learning objectives:

By the end of the course, you will:

• Understand the complete process of planning and executing events successfully.
• Learn how to create budgets, timelines, and event structures with ease.
• Coordinate venues, vendors, and logistics effectively.
• Develop strong organisational and communication skills for event management.
• Gain confidence in managing on-site execution and evaluating event outcomes.

Target audience:

Aspiring event planners, freelancers, and corporate staff involved in planning or coordinating events.

Why is it right fit for you?

This course is perfect if you want to build a solid foundation in event planning without feeling overwhelmed. It provides simple, structured steps that make planning, organising, and executing events easier and more efficient. You learn how to manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and logistics while maintaining a clear workflow. The content blends practical examples with hands-on activities that reflect real event scenarios. With guided learning and structured planning tools, you gain the confidence to deliver well-organised and memorable events.

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Planning a large-scale training for your team?

We offer fully customisable in-house sessions tailored to your organisation’s event types, workflows, and expectations. Whether you need deeper focus on budgeting, logistics, promotion, or vendor management, we adjust the curriculum to meet your needs. In-house delivery ensures relevance, consistency, and stronger event-planning skills across your entire team.

Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:

Info: • Understanding event objectives
• Types of events and planning structures
• Key responsibilities of an event planner
• Activity

Info: • Brainstorming event themes
• Identifying audience needs
• Aligning ideas with purpose and goals
• Activity

Info: • Creating a realistic event budget
• Tracking expenses and vendor costs
• Preventing overspending
• Case Study

Info: • Choosing suitable venues
• Understanding logistic requirements
• Managing layout, flow, and accessibility
• Activity

Info: • Identifying and communicating with vendors
• Contracts, timelines, and deliverables
• Managing expectations and changes
• Role Play

Info: • Building a detailed event timeline
• Assigning tasks and responsibilities
• Managing last-minute adjustments
• Activity

Info: • Creating basic promotional plans
• Using digital channels effectively
• Understanding key messaging
• Activity

Info: • Managing check-ins, setup, and flow
• Handling issues during the event
• Ensuring a smooth guest experience
• Activity

Info: • Collecting feedback
• Analysing event success
• Improving future events
• Activity

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