This course is an ideal starting point if you want to pursue a career as an event planner, but also if you are preparing to work in a job role which requires you to plan and organise events as part of your responsibilities. The qualification will help you build the skills required to plan, organise and evaluate events. It covers marketing methods, market research, human resources, communication and customer service.
Unit 1: Planning an event.
Unit 2: Reviewing and evaluating an event.
Unit 3: Marketing and market research for event planning.
Unit 4: Planning human resources for events.
Unit 5: Communication and customer service for events.
PET entry requirements: Level 2 English
Format of course material: Paper-based
Assignments: Five written assignments
Exam: No
Prison support requirements: Support submission of assignments
Tutor support: Yes
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