<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Event Planning &amp; Management Career Diploma at Penn Foster is an online self-paced program that is designed to teach you the fundamentals of becoming an event planner and starting your own event planning business. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the creative and business skills needed for success in the industry. Some of these include the planner-client relationship, how to plan and manage different types of events, from weddings and parties to galas and fundraisers, and how to choose the right vendors, spaces, and styles to fit the requests of the client. The curriculum also includes instruction in marketing and networking. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>To apply for the Event Planning &amp; Management career diploma, you'll need to be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. In addition, for success in the program, you'll need to own or have access to a computer and high-speed internet. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The program is fully online and self-paced but it could take around 5-9 months to complete. There are a total of 5 courses that add up to 151 hours of instruction time, as well as 14 exams and 1 graded project. You'll have the opportunity to earn about 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>SYP 110</td><td>Starting Your Program</td></tr> <tr><td>EVP 001</td><td>Foundations of Event Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>EVP 002</td><td>Planning the Big Event</td></tr> <tr><td>EVP 003</td><td>Types of Events</td></tr> <tr><td>EVP 004</td><td>Setting Yourself Up for Success</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon graduation, you could become an entry-level event planner or start your own event planning business. Event planners plan several types of events, such as weddings, parties, galas, anniversary parties, and even corporate events such as product launches. Typical job duties include meeting with potential clients to discuss their wishes for the event, soliciting vendors, caterers, and other businesses to provide goods and services for the event, and managing the event to ensure it goes as planned. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could also pursue a bachelor's degree related to event planning, such as business or hospitality. A bachelor's degree in these fields could sharpen your skills and allow you to learn new ones. Additionally, a bachelor's degree could prepare you to pursue other types of event planning jobs that typically require more education or experience, such as convention planning and meeting planning. </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Arts in Business </li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Communication </li><li>Bachelor of Arts in Business - Hospitality Management</li></ul>