COURSE CATALOG

START AN EXCITING CAREERIn today’s busy world, more and more consumers are relying on professionals to

help them plan, organize, and decorate special events. Because of this, the Event

& Wedding Planning Industry is growing faster than almost any other industry.

With the right knowledge, skills and business tools, you can start a career in this

extremely profitable industry!

CAREER POSSIBILITIESWith the proper education and experience, you

open up doors to a number of career paths:

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Be your own boss, set your own hours and make

your own rules. Become a trend-setter and inspire

a team. While that’s not everyone’s dream, many

event and wedding planners strive for this goal!

WORK FOR AN EVENT PLANNING COMPANY

If your goal is to work for an established event

planning firm, education will be a huge asset to

meet that goal. You’ll be able to stand out as a

candidate who has the skills and dedication to get

the job done!

BECOME AN IN-HOUSE CORPORATE PLANNER

More and more large companies hire full-time event

planners to coordinate conferences, meetings,

trips, business retreats and more. These are often

some of the best-paid professionals in the planning

industry!

WORK IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY

Are you interested in working as a planner for a

hotel, theme park, caterer, cruise line, travel agency,

spa or resort? A professional certification will help

open all of these doors!

FOUR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMSQC Event School offers four different certification programs to meet your career goals.

Use the course descriptions below to decide which course is right for you!

INTERNATIONAL EVENT & WEDDING PLANNING PROFESSIONAL (IEWP™)

Over 90% of QC Event School students start their journey by taking this all-encompassing course. In six

educational units, this course will prepare you to plan every type of event from garden parties to corporate

product launches to elaborate weddings. This course also comes with QC’s “Achieving Business Success”

series – an optional unit that helps you launch your own business.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want to start a career in event planning

and don’t want to limit your options

• Your goal is to start your own event and

wedding planning business

• You are a working event planner and want

to enhance your career through professional

certification

CAREER PATHS AFTER GRADUATION:

• Start your own Event & Wedding Planning

Business

• Work as an in-house corporate planner

• Work for a Wedding & Event Planning Firm

• Work as a planner in the Service Industry

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

INTERNATIONAL EVENT PLANNING PROFESSIONAL (IEPP™)

If you have no interest in planning weddings, this is the course for you. This course covers all types of events

including corporate events, milestone parties, and more, but does not cover how to plan weddings. This

course also comes with QC’s “Achieving Business Success” series - an optional unit that helps you launch

your own business

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want to start a career in event planning

and are not interested in planning weddings

• Your goal is to start your own party planning

or event planning business

• You are a working wedding planner and want

to branch out into the world of event planning

CAREER PATHS AFTER GRADUATION:

• Start your own Party Planning Business

• Work as an in-house corporate planner

• Work for an Event Planning Firm

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

INTERNATIONAL WEDDING PLANNING PROFESSIONAL (IWPP™)

If you are ONLY interested in planning weddings, don’t miss out on the IWPP course! This course teaches you

how to plan every type of wedding imaginable to make it the most spectacular day of your clients’ lives, and does

not focus on any other type of event. This course also comes with QC’s “Achieving Business Success” series —

an optional unit that helps you launch your own business.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want to start a career in wedding

planning and are not interested in planning

other types of events or parties

• Your goal is to start your own wedding

planning business

• You are a working event planner or party

planner, and want to branch out into the

world of wedding planning

CAREER PATHS AFTER GRADUATION:

• Start your own Wedding Planning Business

• Work in the service industry as a wedding planner

• Work for a wedding planning firm

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

INTERNATIONAL EVENT DECORATING PROFESSIONAL (IEDP™)

An event decorator works with clients and vendors to create the entire look and feel of an event, from

selecting a theme to a color palette, flowers, fabrics, stationary, lighting, floor plans and more. You’ll learn

how to create this vision and work with vendors to turn it into a reality! This course also comes with QC’s

“Achieving Business Success” series - an optional unit that helps you launch your own business.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want to expand your event planning

career by offering decorating services to

existing clients

• You want to start your own event decorating

business

• You want to work as an in-house event or

wedding decorator

CAREER PATHS AFTER GRADUATION:

• Start your own event decorating business

• Expand an existing event and/or wedding

planning business

• Work as an event decorator in the service

industry

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

TWO SPECIALIZATION PROGRAMSExpand your knowledge of the industry with a

specialization program! Whether you are an

established event planner or are just starting out,

a specialization will allow you to offer additional

services to clients, or target a specific client base.

LUXURY WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING SPECIALIZATIONLuxury weddings and events target a very specific and affluent clientele. These clients are particular and

have a sharp eye for detail. In this specialization course, you’ll learn how to work with this unique client base.

You’ll learn how to manage large event budgets, and how to market your services effectively.

THIS SPECIALIZATION IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want to expand your career to luxury clients

• You offer event planning services in an affluent area

CAREER PATHS AFTER GRADUATION:

• Add Luxury Planning services to your business

• Work for a Luxury Planning Company

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING SPECIALIZATIONWhether it’s at a tropical resort, a foreign city, or a cabin in the woods, destination weddings offer their own

sets of challenges for planners. This course will teach you how to manage destination clients, and work with

destinations, vendors, local regulations, travel arrangements and more!

THIS SPECIALIZATION IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want to expand your career to destination wedding clients

• You are a wedding planner in an area that is a popular destination

CAREER PATHS AFTER GRADUATION:

• Add Destination Wedding Planning services to your business

• Work as a wedding planner in a popular

destination

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

50% DISCOUNT OFFERENROLL FOR ONE COURSE WITH QC AND YOU’LL RECEIVE ALL

SUBSEQUENT COURSES AT A 50% DISCOUNT!

Simply select multiple courses when you fill out the online enrollment form, or call our student support center

to take advantage of the offer later on.

TUITION FEES AND PAYMENT PLANSQC Event School offers a variety of courses to meet your needs. Click below to find

the tuition fees for each course in your country:

CLICK HERE FOR TUITION FEES

PAYMENT PLANS

You can finance any course through QC Event School, and choose the best payment plan to suit your

needs. For any course, you can select from the following options:

1. Pay your tuition in full at time of enrollment (and receive a discount!);

2. Pay in four accelerated installments (discount offered for certain courses);

OR3. Pay in regular installments, making either monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly payments (whatever’s

more convenient for you!)

CLICK HERE FOR DISCOUNT INFORMATION

HOW ONLINE LEARNING WORKSIn order to truly learn event planning online, you need more than quality course materials. You also need a

support system that helps you through problems, and a tutor who will challenge you to always deliver your

best results. Learning online in a hands-on manner has never been easier thanks to QC’s 5-step system.

STEP 1

ENROLL ONLINE & RECEIVE YOUR COURSE MATERIALSWhen you enroll, you receive online access to your online student center and within a few days you’ll receive

your course materials in the mail. These include text books, course guides DVDs and more!

STEP 2

WORK YOUR WAY THROUGH THE ONLINE COURSEEach course is split into learning units, and each units comes equipped with an easy-to-follow course

guide that directs you through the course. Follow the course guide to know when to read a course book,

when to watch a video, and when to complete an assignment. Get stuck? No worries, QC’s Student

Support Specialists are there to help!

STEP 3

SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENTSWhen you’ve completed all assignments for a unit, you’ll submit those assignments for grading via the online

student center. Your personal tutor will access those assignments, review and grade each assignment, and

then provide you with feedback and advice.

STEP 4

REVIEW YOUR TUTOR’S FEEDBACKOnce your tutor has graded your unit, you will receive their detailed audio feedback on what you did well, what

you could improve, and advice for the next unit. Listen carefully and keep this feedback in mind as you start the

course work on your next unit, and watch your work progress as you complete the course!

GRADUATE WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONOnce you’ve completed the entire course, you’ll graduate from QC Event School and receive your certificate

which shows successful completion of a professional training program. Step into the professional world of

event planning confident that you have the skills and knowledge to be successful.

STEP 5

3-TIER SUPPORT SYSTEMIn order to succeed as an event planner, you need more than just a quality course. You need a well-rounded

educational experience where you are challenged by experts, a student support team who’s there for you,

and a strong connection within the event planning community.

QC’s three-tiered support system delivers on all three fronts. When you enroll with QC Event School, you

gain access to student support specialists who are ready and waiting to assist you, skilled tutors who

critique your work, and an active international community that’s always ready and willing to lend a hand with

your assignment, share tips, and network.

With QC, you’ll receive a world-class education and build important relationships along the way.

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ASSIST YOU

• Have unlimited access to professionals who understand your course and the industry you’re studying.

Reach out to them as often as you’d like throughout your course, and even after you graduate!

• This helpful team is here for you to discuss your learning goals, help you with your assignments, and

answer any questions you might have about your course completion, tuition payments, etc.

• Contact the support team by phone, live chat or email… whichever you prefer!

INDUSTRY EXPERTS EVALUATE YOUR WORK

Upon enrollment, you’ll be paired with a tutor who is a professional event and wedding planner currently

working in the field. Your tutor is your direct link to the event planning industry and will provide you with

valuable career insight. For each assignment you complete, your tutor will grade your coursework and

provide audio feedback with tips and guidance.

AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY KEEPS YOU CONNECTED

Learning doesn’t stop when you graduate. There are many ways you can interact with QC’s International

Event Planning Community to gain inspiration, share ideas, or solve problems.

• Follow QC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

• Reach out to your peers on the Student Forum and share your work on the Student Showcase

• Get inspired and continue learning on the Pointers for Planners blog

• Get career advice and access to special offers through the online student center

• Enjoy continued support after you graduate with lifetime access to the online student center

START YOUR OWN BUSINESSIf your goal is to be your own boss, QCs training will help you get your business off the ground. QC’s

certification programs come complete with exclusive business training where you’ll get a chance to:

• Choose a business name, the type of business you want to launch and how to set up your company.

• Build your business plan with the help of QC’s step-by-step training and feedback from your tutor every

step of the way.

• Learn how to build professional relationships with clients and vendors, and learn how to conduct client

consultations.

• Become an expert at project management and financial organization. You’ll also receive a full package

of templates and guides to help you complete every job on time and on budget!

LEARN MORE ABOUT BUSINESS TRAINING HERE

INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONQC’s Event & Wedding Planning Courses are highly regarded in the event and wedding planning industry as

up to date, comprehensive, and business-focused programs. If you are looking for training that will ensure

your success as a professional planner, these courses are right for you.

THE INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS SOCIETY (ISES)

The International Special Events Society (ISES) is one of the leading authorities in the event planning industry

today. ISES currently involves over 5,500 individual members who are active in over 50 chapters across the world.

These peer networks work hard to promote ethical conduct and produce outstanding results for clients while

establishing working relationships with other event colleagues. QC Event School is an ISES Approved Education

Partner. QC Graduates are eligible for an ISES membership.

THE ASSOCIATION OF BRIDAL CONSULTANTS (ABC)

The Association of Bridal Consultants is a North American organization that provides its members with

access to business resources, important industry information, and peer to peer networking. Other benefits

of membership with ABC include career support, liability insurance, full-time call-center, vendor listings,

industry discounts, and an annual conference.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ISES HERE.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABLE MEMBERSHIPS

THE ASSOCIATION FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL (AFWPI)

The Association for Wedding Professionals International is an organization that provides its members with

everything from travel discounts, directory listing services, vendor listings and discounts, and regional

seminars and workshops. The AFWPI website is regularly visited by both brides and industry professionals,

and aims to connect these two groups of individuals.

THE UK ALLIANCE OF WEDDING PLANNERS (UKAWP)

The UKAWP was founded to promote professionalism in wedding planning. Once you join the Alliance, your

name is added to the database of member companies where potential clients can find you. Other great

services include: mentoring, seminars, and support.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABLE MEMBERSHIPS

LEARN MORE ABOUT UKAWP HERE.

ABOUT QC EVENT SCHOOLQC Event School, a division of QC Career School, offers distance education training in event and wedding planning all over the world. Our goal is to offer the highest

quality training in event planning available.

• Study from home on your own time. Take up

to three years to complete any program.

• Read course texts, watch instructional

videos, and complete hands-on assignments

that prepare you for your event planning

career.

• Learn from expert tutors — professionals

working in the event planning industry — who

evaluate and critique all your assignments.

• Gain access to a top-tier student support

team that’s ready to answer all your questions

from assignment assistance to career advice.

• Join an international community of event

planners on the school’s forum, social media,

and continued access to QC’s online student

center for continuing education materials.

• Graduate with a certification and professional

designation that’s recognized world-wide.

ENROLL ONLINE TODAY AND TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TO AN EXCITING CAREER!

ENROLL ONLINE

21-DAY FULL-REFUND GUARANTEE

Once you receive your course materials, you have a full three weeks (21 days) to review your course. If you

decide that the course does not match your needs, simply return the materials to the school, unused, and

your fees will be immediately refunded.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

CONTACT US!

INFO@QCCAREERSCHOOL.COM

US & CANADA: 1-800-267-1829

UNITED KINGDOM: 0800 066 4734

AUSTRALIA: 1 800 358 931

INTERNATIONAL: +1 613 749 8248

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