Event Management Free Online Course

Whether already working in the Event Planning industry or interested in trying something entirely new, this Event management free online course can help you take that next important step toward the career of your dreams.

A uniquely rewarding, dynamic and diverse creative industry, a career in event management can be incredibly fulfilling. On a global basis, demand for increasingly extravagant and elaborate events has led to an enormous spike in demand for qualified and experienced event planners. From minor business meetings to major music festivals, the event manager serves as the linchpin that brings the whole thing together. If you thrive on the idea of realising the impossible and watching your vision come to life right before your eyes, event management could be the perfect career for you.

After completing this course, you can continue your studies with the extensive range of programmes available through OHSC Courses. Explore our professional Event Management courses for more in-depth industry knowledge, discover beginner Event Management courses designed for aspiring planners, and browse our collection of online certificate courses for flexible learning opportunities across a wide range of subjects.

Whether your goal is to organise corporate events, weddings, exhibitions, or large-scale festivals, further study can help you refine your skills and expand your career prospects. Take the next step with our career-focused Event Management learning programmes, access free skills-based Event Management study options, and explore a variety of free professional development courses created to support your long-term success.

By the end of this Course the learner will be able to:

Understand the main tasks involved in event planning.
List the five ‘Ws of event creation

Free Study and Optional Certification

You can enrol on Event Management (Short Course), access the online learning materials and complete the course without paying a course fee. Certification is optional and available separately after successful completion.

You may choose to purchase:

QLS-endorsed Certificate of Achievement
CPD-accredited certificate issued by the CPD Standards Office as a record of continuing professional development

You may order either certificate on its own or purchase both for the same completed course. Choosing one does not require you to purchase the other.

Each certificate has its own price. The total payable may vary according to the certificates selected, course level, format and delivery option. See our current certificate options and prices.

Certification is entirely optional and is not required to access the learning materials or complete the course.

Course Content

Topics Covered in the Course

This event management free online course covers the following topics:

What is Event Management?
The ‘five Ws’ of event creation and how they apply to the creation of an event concept
Event Marketing

How It Works

Build your knowledge through clear and accessible online learning.

Complete the assignments and achieve the required marks.

Choose an optional certificate after completing the course.

Why Choose a Certificate?

An optional certificate provides a clear record of successful course completion. Add it to your learning portfolio and share it where relevant.

Completing the course and its assessments shows your commitment to developing subject knowledge through focused, independent learning.

Use your new knowledge to support further study, workplace development or personal goals. A certificate records completion but does not guarantee employment or professional status.