Online Event Planning Training

Learn event planning skills around your schedule, at your own pace, and at a low cost.

Pursue a New Career as an Event Planner

Start training to become a professional event planner with the Penn Foster College Event Planning Career Diploma Program. Study at your own pace, when and where you want, and step toward a new career in a matter of just months. Learn how to budget and organize various types of events and the business fundamentals behind the scenes to support your event planning business.

Why Become an Event Planner?

Earning your Penn Foster Event Planning Career Diploma can open the door to career opportunities in an excited field. Make a living arranging events such as parties, weddings, receptions, trade shows, and conferences, with the option to work for an established company or build your own business. In addition, the event planning industry is expected to grow 8% through 2029 and add 10,800 jobs with the average annual salary of $50,600.¹

Why Choose Penn Foster College?

Start and Study When You Want

Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7.

A Committed Support System

While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away.

Curriculum for Success

Get the skills and knowledge you need to help you prepare to become an Event Planner.

Set Your Goals and Pace

Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.

Proven Reputation

With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands!

Connect with Other Students

Connect in real-time with other Event Planning students in the Penn Foster Community.

Why Choose Penn Foster College?

Start and Study When You Want

Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7.

A Committed Support System

While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away.

Curriculum for Success

Get the skills and knowledge you need to help you prepare to become an Event Planner.

Set Your Goals and Pace

Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.

Proven Reputation

With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands!

Connect with Other Students

Connect in real-time with other Event Planning students in the Penn Foster Community.

Event Planning Course Details

Our Event Planning courses cover 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!

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With flexible, affordable payment options, you can get started on your Event Planning training online today.

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Where Can I Work as an Event Planner?

Our online event planning training can help you prepare to work in a variety of settings or start your own business. Many event planners work on-site for convention centers, hotels, and other hospitality businesses, and they spend their time between the office and event locations. This program also provides you with the knowledge and skills to develop your own client and vendor relationships to build an independent business.

Hundreds of leading employers and workforce organizations partner with Penn Foster to attract, develop, and retain talent for today’s in-demand middle skilled occupations.

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