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Event Planning and Management Professional

Udemy · Events Institute · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.4/5

Champ rating

8.1/10

Duration

14 hours video

Classes

88

Build a career in the hospitality industry with this industry-recognized course. Professional event planning covering venue selection, budget management, vendor coordination, timeline creation, logistics, and event marketing strategies. Features food safety certification prep, cost control methods, and menu engineering strategies that protect your margins and reputation.

What you'll get

Plan and execute professional events from concept to completion
Manage event budgets, vendors, and logistics effectively
Market events and build client relationships
Manage front-of-house and back-of-house operations for guest satisfaction
Plan and execute events from concept through completion within budget
Lead diverse hospitality teams using modern HR and service culture practices
Negotiate vendor contracts, venue agreements, and service-level expectations

Fit

Best for

Chefs
Bakers
Hotel Managers
Event Planners

Not ideal for

Complete beginners
Non-technical learners

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

No prior culinary or hospitality experience required. A passion for food, service, or event creation is all you need to start.

Pricing

$14.99

Certification

Certificate

Event Planning
Event Management
Vendor Management
Logistics
Marketing
Revenue Management
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