Event Planning
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
If you've got sharp organization skills, an eye for detail, and want to start a career in a creative industry, our Event Planning courses can help you learn event planning online and take the first steps toward the job you want. Through flexible, self-paced courses, you'll build the fundamental skills to start a rewarding career as an event planner on your schedule, from home.
- Can prepare students for entry-level roles as event planners and coordinators, or to start their own event planning business.
- Online event planning courses cover essential topics such as the day-to-day operations of an event planner, coordinating with clients and vendors, marketing basics, creating event styles and themes, business fundamentals, and more!
- Students enrolled in the program receive a one-year student membership to Meeting Professionals International, which can help you connect and network with other industry professionals.
- Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week
Takes
6 Months
Costs
$800
Leads to
$56.9k careers
Example Career
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
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Hourly Wage
$34,410
$56,920
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Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Graduates of Penn Foster’s Event Planning Career Diploma can pursue entry-level roles as event planners or coordinators, organizing events such as weddings, corporate meetings, and parties. Entry-level wages range from $15 to $25 per hour, depending on experience and location. This program provides practical skills for a rewarding career in event planning.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Credentials: Graduates earn a career diploma.
Courses of Interest:
- Event Planning Essentials
- Vendor and Venue Management
- Marketing Your Event Planning Business
Admissions
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
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