Course Description

The Event Management & Decorating Course for Beginners will teach you the fundamentals you need to learn both in the management and decorating aspects of event planning.  When you become knowledgeable about the basics in the event planning industry you can start, own and operate your own special events planning business.

This course was designed to be easily understood by absolute beginners who dream of becoming an event planner, coordinator and venue decorator for special events such as weddings, galas, corporate functions, parties, cocktails etc.



Event Planning Business Coach | Event Designer | Entrepreneur

Posh Events Business Coach: Renee Allison

Renee is an event planning business coach and event designer. Her experience over the years includes social event coordination and styling venues for weddings and other various special occasions. She holds degrees in both business management and communications. She also has an affinity for creativity. Given her combined business, communications and creative skillset she started her own event planning venture Posh Events & Occasions several years ago. In her role as an event planning business coach Renee enjoys helping her clients & students to learn the essentials of event management so that they too can launch their own successful business in this lucrative field of event planning. She has put together this comprehensive course especially for beginners that will help them to go from being just a newbie in event planning to becoming a well informed event planning small business owner

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Essentials in Event Management

  • 2

    Event Planner Skills & Abilities

    • MODULE 1: Part 2 - Skills & The Event Planning Business

    • Event Planner Skills & Abilities and Understanding the Event Objective

    • Communication Skills & Event Management

    • Decorating Skills in Event Planning

    • Advice on Event Decorating & Planning
  • 3

    Managing Time & Resources

    • MODULE 2 - Managing Time & Resources

    • The Process of Time Management

    • Time & Organizing Events

    • Time Planning Tools & Managing Resources

    • Prioritization of Time

    • Module 2 : Managing Time & Resources Video Lesson
  • 4

    Event Budgeting & Fees

    • MODULE 3: Part 1- Event Budgeting & Fees

    • MODULE 3: Part 2 - Event Budgeting & Fees

    • Event Budgeting

    • Budgeting & Client Relations

    • Budgeting & Client Consultations

    • Event Planning Expenses Outline

    • Event Budgeting Fundamentals

    • Event Planner Fees & Making a Profit

    • Module 3 Part 1: Event Budgeting & Fees Video Lesson

    • Module 3 Part 2: Event Budgeting & Fees Video Lesson
  • 5

    Event Coordinating & Logistics

    • MODULE 4 - Coordinating & Logistics

    • The Fundamentals of Event Coordinating & Logistics

    • Elements of Event Coordination

    • Types of Event Planners & Why They Are Hired

    • Day of the Event Pre-Event Essentials

    • Module 4: Event Coordinating & Logistics Video Lesson
  • 6

    Vendor Networking & Selecting Suppliers

    • MODULE 5 - Vendor Networking & Selecting Suppliers

    • Vendor & Supplier Networking

    • Who Are Your Vendors?

    • Module 5: Vendor Networking & Selecting Suppliers Video Lesson
  • 7

    Venue Research: Selection & Booking

    • MODULE 6 : Venue Research | Selection & Booking

    • Venue Selection

    • How to Evaluate Each Venue

    • Things to Consider When Booking a Wedding Venue

    • Module 6 Part 1 : Venue Research, Selection & Booking Video Lesson

    • Module 6 Part 2 : Venue Research, Selection & Booking Video Lesson
  • 8

    Organizing & Delegating Tasks

    • MODULE 7: Organizing & Delegating Tasks

    • Organizing & Building Your Team

    • Module 7 : Organizing & Delegating Tasks Video Lesson
  • 9

    Decorating & Styling Venues

    • MODULE 8 - Decorating & Styling Venues

    • Event Designing

    • Module 8: Decorating & Styling Venues
  • 10

    Key Elements of Event Design

    • Module 9 - Part 1 - Elements of Event Design

    • MODULE 9: Part 2 - Elements of Event Design

    • Elements of Design

    • Key Elements of Event Design

    • Module 9 Part 1: Key Elements of Event Design Video Lesson

    • Module 9 Part 2: Key Elements of Event Design Video Lesson
  • 11

    Design Colour & Balance

    • MODULE 10 - Elements of Design Colour & Balance

    • Colour & Balance in Event Decorating

    • Module 10: Elements of Design, Colour & Balance Video Lesson
  • 12

    Flowers in Event Decor

    • MODULE 11: Part 1 - Flowers in Event Decor

    • MODULE 11: Part 2 - Flowers in Event Decor

    • Floral Decor & Venue Styling

    • Module 11 Pt 1: Flowers in Event Decor Video Lesson

    • Module 11 Part 2: Flowers in Event Decor Video Lesson
  • 13

    Venue Styling: Draping, Ceiling, Lighting, Backdrops

    • MODULE 12: Draping | Ceiling Decor | Backdrops | Lighting

    • MODULE 12: Part 3 & Part 4 - Draping | Ceiling Decor| Backdrops | Lighting

    • Draping, Ceiling & Backdrops Design

    • MODULE 12: Part 3 - Draping | Ceiling Decor| Backdrops | Lighting

    • MODULE 12: Part 1 - Draping | Ceiling Decor | Backdrops | Light

    • Module 12: Draping, Ceiling Decor, Backdrops, Lighting Video Lesson
  • 14

    Tablescape Designing

    • MODULE 13: Part 1 - Tablescape Designing

    • MODULE 13: Part 2 - Tablescape Designing

    • MODULE 13: Part 3 - Tablescape Designing

    • Overview of Tablescape Designing

    • Module 13 Part 1: Tablescape Decor & Design Video Lesson

    • Module 13 Part 2: Tablescape Decor & Design Video Lesson
  • 15

    Decorating Video Tutorials

    • Event Decor: White Floral Ceiling Installation Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Wedding Arch Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Colorful Floral Ceiling Installation Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Unique Draping Decor Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Table and Backdrop Decor Flower Panel Decoration Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Simple Floral Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Floral Chair Installation Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Wedding Sweetheart Table Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Bridal Shower Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Criss Cross Floral Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Staircase Draping Design Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Floral Sofa Installation Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Beautiful Pink Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Create Backdrop on Wall Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Floral Frame Stage Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Chiara Backdrop Cover Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Wedding Arch Design Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Wedding Arch using Metal Mesh / Chicken Wire Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Elegant Long Floral Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Easy Wedding Design Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Green Floral Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Simple Floral Centerpiece Video Tutorial

    • Floral Centerpiece Vase Video Tutorial

    • Tall Taper Candleholder Centerpiece Video Tutorial

    • Enchanted Garden Theme Centerpiece Video Tutorial

    • High Floral Centerpiece Video Tutorial

    • Red Floral Candelabra Decor Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Floral Arches Design

    • White Floral Wedding Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Adding Florals on Fabric Backdrop

    • Event Decor - Green Colorful Floral Backdrop

    • Event Decor: Double Layered Backdrop

    • Event Decor: Triple Canopy Draping Wedding Backdrop

    • Event Decor: Unique Backdrop Draping Video Tutorial

    • Event Decor: Double Draping Wedding Backdrop

    • Event Decor: How to Create Draping Fabric

    • Safari Themed Balloon Backdrop and Garland Video Tutorial

    • Balloon Garland Circle Arch Backdrop Video Tutorial

    • Bubble Balloon Column Video Tutorial

    • Giant Balloon Garland on Shimmer Wall Video Tutorial

    • Tabletop Balloon Arch Video Tutorial