{"id":847,"date":"2024-04-11T23:10:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T23:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=847"},"modified":"2024-04-11T23:10:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T23:10:09","slug":"information-on-how-to-become-an-event-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/information-on-how-to-become-an-event-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"Information on How to Become an Event Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661fb299273ac\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661fb299273ac\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/information-on-how-to-become-an-event-planner\/#Event_Planning_Educational_Resources\" title=\"Event Planning Educational Resources\">Event Planning Educational Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/information-on-how-to-become-an-event-planner\/#How_to_Gain_Event_Planning_Experience\" title=\"How to Gain Event Planning Experience\">How to Gain Event Planning Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/information-on-how-to-become-an-event-planner\/#Event_Planner_Jobs_and_Salary_Resources\" title=\"Event Planner Jobs and Salary Resources\">Event Planner Jobs and Salary Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The number one question that I get asked is always about how to become an event planner. There really is no one answer that is applicable to that question. Yes there are the standard answers such as go to college, get an internship or start working at an established event planning company. I am a huge proponent of post secondary education. I really do feel that if someone is interested in becoming an event planner, meeting planner or party planner then they should look at colleges that offer courses in the field. For those that are also wondering how to become a wedding planner, the resources listed here can also be applied for wedding planning. Note that there are specific courses to fine tune your planning skills towards wedding planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone that is considering a career in event planning will be pleased to know that job satisfaction ranks very high. Check out this<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/are-meeting-and-event-planners-happy-in-their-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;article that deals with how happy meeting and event planners are in their jobs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By far the top articles on this website always have to do with resources. So in order to save you time, this article will share some of the more popular posts that deal with becoming an event planner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planning_Educational_Resources\"><\/span>Event Planning Educational Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2014\/09\/event-planning-educational-resources-%E2%80%93-photo-by-arkansasgov.jpg\" alt=\"two books with three pencils, an erasor and an Apple, referencing how to become an event planner\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The posts in this section touch on educational requirements as well as some colleges and institutions that specialize in event planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/qc-event-planning-a-great-way-to-become-certified-in-event-and-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QC Event Planning-a Great Way to Become Certified in Event and Wedding Planning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planner-diploma-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Event Planner Diploma Courses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-degrees-an-investment-in-your-career-and-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Event Planning Degrees; an Investment in Your Career and Yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/what-skills-are-needed-to-be-a-meeting-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Skills Are Needed to Be a Meeting Planner<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Gain_Event_Planning_Experience\"><\/span>How to Gain Event Planning Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2014\/09\/event-planning-experience-%E2%80%93-photo-by-ventiqcom.jpg\" alt=\"a road sign with the word experience on it referencing how to become an event planner\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I go to networking events most of the young professionals ask how they can gain experience. Individuals that realize they\u2019re not going to be a top event planner overnight are the ones that, in my opinion, understand the requirements of the industry. To be good at anything requires experience. Doing the job of an event coordinator will give an individual valuable skills as he or she develops into an event planner. After all, like any industry, there is the proverbial ladder that needs to be climbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of our more popular posts that deal with gaining experience\/networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/how-do-i-get-event-planning-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Do I get Event Planning Experience?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/its-all-about-event-planning-internships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It\u2019s All About Event Planning Internships<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/have-you-joined-a-meeting-planner-association-to-further-your-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Have You Joined a Meeting Planner Association to Further Your Career?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/do-you-belong-to-a-meeting-planners-association\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do You Belong to a Meeting Planners Association?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planner_Jobs_and_Salary_Resources\"><\/span>Event Planner Jobs and Salary Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154im_\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/images\/2014\/09\/event-planning-employment-%E2%80%93-photo-by-wrccorg.jpg\" alt=\"a newspaper help wanted, employment ad referencing how to become an event planner\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what to expect for event planner salary? Or perhaps you want to know where to get those event coordinator jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/salary-expectations-event-planner-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salary Expectations for Event Planner Jobs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planning-jobs-where-to-start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Event Planning Jobs-Where to Start?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210614055154\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/what-resources-do-you-use-when-looking-for-event-planning-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Resources Do You Use When Looking for Event Planning Jobs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I often describe an event planner as someone that needs multiple personalities or, more likely, skill sets. At one point they need to be good at networking. Then they need to be great writers. Oh and understanding budgets is a top requirement. So if you\u2019re interested in becoming an event planner (wedding planner, meeting planner or party planner) it\u2019s imperative that you have the proper knowledge to execute the job properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number one question that I get asked is always about how to become an event planner. There really is no one answer that is applicable to that question. 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