Corporate Event Planning - Online

Over 3 million corporate events worth $300bn are being held each year all around the Globe, making the corporate event planning profession one of the fastest growing in the world. Ranging from conferences, seminars and trade shows to meetings, team building events, opening ceremonies and product launches, corporate events can be a formidable task.



Designed by successful industry professionals, this practical skills course comprises an extensive range of modules that cover all aspects of corporate event planning. The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Event Planning features real life briefs from real companies, case studies and interactive subject expert support. These practical elements mean that students gain real life experiences to prepare them for a successful career in corporate event planning.



Course Features:

Benefiting from over 30 years’ practical skills training experience, Fitzwilliam Institute’s Online Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Event Planning course features:

• Comprehensive modules covering all aspects of corporate event planning: Corporate Event Planning, The Proposal Process, Contract Management, Working with suppliers, Conferences and Seminars, Trade Fairs and Exhibitions, Corporate Meetings, Ceremonial Events, Social Events, Incentive Events, etc. In addition, Public Relations and Setting up a Consultancy Modules are included in this course.

• Interactive course expert support, advice and guidance from leading industry professionals. Always ready to help and answer any questions you might have throughout the course, all of Fitzwilliam Institute’s event management course experts are top industry professionals with many years of successful experience. Upon completion of this online postgraduate diploma in corporate event planning all of our students are industry-ready.

• Real life corporate event planning briefs. Our Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Event Planning empowers participants with practical and specific skills that can be applied in real world situations. You will gain exposure to invaluable corporate event planning toolkits and prepare real life briefs, enabling you to develop your work portfolio. The course project is aimed at providing you with the confidence and ability to take on and create corporate event planning strategies and proposals for any organisation.

• Flexible online learning. Fitzwilliam Institute’s Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Event Planning course can be completed in your own time, from the comfort of your own home, to suit your lifestyle. You will have full access to online resources and subject expert support for two calendar years. However, you can complete the course in as little as 1 year, by dedicating 6-8 hours of study per week.

• Corporate Event Planning Jobs, Networking and Volunteer Opportunities. Benefiting from many years of industry experience, we are extremely well placed within the industry. Employers are always looking for Fitzwilliam Institute’s corporate event planning students and alumni. Our website features a comprehensive jobs and volunteer opportunities section.



On successful completion of this course you will receive a Professional Postgraduate Diploma qualification that is certified and awarded by the ICM (Institute of Commercial Management).

Please see "Course Web Page" above for list of subjects.

Criteria for eligibility must be met in full prior to commencing the programme. For successful enrollment on the Postgraduate Diploma course, the minimum entry requirement is a prior Degree level qualification.

Enrolment intake is strictly limited on this course. Early application is advised. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

You will have full access to online resources and subject expert support for two calendar years. However, you can complete the course in as little as 1 year, by dedicating 6-8 hours of study per week.

€1995. To secure your place on the course the full fee is required. All fees must be paid in full before the course begins. Please note, the full course fees are inclusive of all course materials and certification costs.

Start date: 14 June 2024