What you Will Learn From our Events Courses

There is a lot to learn from Events Courses. Luckily for our students, our courses cover subjects that will equip them with skills to perform their daily duties. Once completed, they will be able to:

• Manage a team/personnel
• Set up an event budget
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Work out the logistics of each step
• Performing proper risk management

Our Events Courses

At Skills Academy, we offer Events Management Course via distance learning. There are no scheduled classes for any of our courses. Independent learning is encouraged. Each of these courses are skills based, and aims to teach our students industry specific skills. 

Event Management Courses

There are three levels for this course. Students can decide whether they want to learn the basics or get more advanced level knowledge. 

• Short Course Event Management
• Certificate Course Wedding Management
• Comprehensive Course Event Management

Entry Requirements

Our Events Courses are Open Access. That means that everyone can enrol to study with us. No matter what their educational background is. You can even study without matric. So even if you never went to or finished school, you can get the college or tertiary education experience. All that’s required from you is that you can read, write and understand English. 

Are Event Courses Right for me?

Just like with a lot of other courses, Events Courses aren’t for everyone. Students need to be truly determined and creative to excel in these courses and the industry. A lot more than choosing flowers and deciding on a colour scheme goes into it.  Students who relate to the following will be perfect for these courses:

• I enjoy working and studying on my own.
• Solving problems in a creative manner is one of my strengths.
• I know what my career prospects are.
• The possibility of starting my own business excites me.
• This is truly what I am interested in.

Skills you need for Wedding and Events Planning

A lot goes into planning unforgettable events that meet the client’s expectations. Do you think you have what it takes to get the job done? To be great at planning weddings and events you will need to have certain skills to enjoy this career. 

Organisational Skills

In the wedding and event planning industry, things can get messy and disorganised really quickly. To be good at your job, you need to be organised and possess excellent organisational skills. You will need to keep records and receipts for all the events you plan. Time management and juggling tasks are also among the things you need to be good at to do your job. 

Creativity

Clients will rely on you to make their vision come to life. This is the one thing that could set you apart from the other event and wedding planners in the industry. You want clients to remember you for your creativity, become returning clients or recommend you to others. 

Professionalism

Personalities will clash. You will deal with picky, indecisive, hard-to-please clients, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve excellent service. It’s important for you to maintain professionalism throughout. 

Problem-Solving

In this business, things don’t always go according to plan. This should not be a problem for wedding and event professionals. In fact, they should be able to thrive in situations like this. Wedding and event planners should be able to solve problems in a creative manner and give clients alternatives. 

Weddings and Events Courses in South Africa

Weddings and events are extravagant affairs in South Africa. And if you are looking to get involved in this industry, you will be happy to know that Weddings and Events Courses are offered in South Africa. These courses are often offered by industry professionals in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. At Skills Academy we understand the importance of making studying accessible to all. Which is why our students can enrol for and study our courses anywhere in South Africa with the help of distance learning. 

Why do People Hire Wedding and Event Planners?

Wedding and event planners are skilled professionals that are experienced to work in stressful and demanding situations. People hire their services when they are planning memorable events. Not everyone has the skills, the resources and creativity to organise special events.  Wedding and event planners know what to do and who to call on when things go wrong. Often they work so professionally that their clients don’t even notice when things go south. 

People hire wedding and event planners because:

• They take responsibility for it all
• It helps them work within a budget
• They can solve problems when they arise
• Paperwork and communication is taken care of
• It saves them time to focus on other things
• They can come up with creative themes
• You can enjoy a stress-free event

What are Your Career Options?

There are quite a few jobs in the industry you will be able to do with our Weddings and Events Courses. This is a highly rewarding career with a chance to earn a handsome salary.

• Event Planner – They are responsible for organising professional meetings and events. These professionals are responsible for securing the location, sending invitations, arranging food and beverage, and more.
  
  
• Wedding Planner –  These professionals are responsible for making a couple’s dream day come to life. They listen carefully to the finer details to make sure they don’t miss anything. Wedding planners then secure the venue, arrange flowers, decor and more.
  
  
• Party Planner– Birthdays and other special celebrations often require the support of professionals to help plan. They help choose a theme, and organise the decorations to fit it.
  
  
• Events Manager – These professionals are responsible for more larger scale events such as concerts and festivals. They manage a team of professionals to help plan the perfect event.

With our courses, hardwork and experience, you will be able to dominate the Weddings and Events industry. Plan unforgettable events that will be talked about for years to come.