Event School

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QC School of Event and Wedding Planning

www.qceventplanning.com

Dear Friend, Do you wish you could be the mastermind behind beautiful parties and corporate events just like the ones you see in the movies and on TV? If you have a knack for planning and a creative mind, its time to channel those talents into a career youll love. You can choose from two comprehensive courses: Wedding Planning and our double certification Event and Wedding Planning program. If you want to focus on planning weddings, we have the course for you. Our Wedding Planning program will give you professional training and will show you how to set up your own business. Youll be fully prepared to create unique and memorable weddings for the most demanding clients. Youll be proud to display your designation as an International Wedding Planning Professional (IWPP). Our Event and Wedding Planning course contains the full wedding planning program plus specialized training in organizing private, corporate, and industry events. This course is perfect for you if youre in search of advanced training in all types of eventsfrom a Hawaiian-themed sweet sixteen party, to a business convention with high-profile speakers, to a Buddhist wedding! Youll be fully prepared to take on any event planning project that comes your way. Once youve successfully completed the course, youll be certified as an International Event and Wedding Planning Professional (IEWP). Youll learn everything you need to know to start your very own business in event and/or wedding planning. Well supply all the forms, reports, contracts and templates youll need to get your business seamlessly off the ground. Whether youd like to offer event planning services of all types, or youd like to concentrate on weddings, we have the course that will meet your needs. Whichever avenue you choose, the professional certification you receive will let your clients and other professionals know that youve completed a rigorous and respected training programan invaluable competitive advantage. If you have any questions about how you can launch your own exciting and successful business, please call me at the number below. Id be delighted to help you. Sincerely, Director alex@qceventplanning.com 1-800-267-1829
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Start an exciting career

Event and wedding planning make up a multi-billion dollar industry that is steadily growing. In todays busy world, people find they lack the skills and time to plan events themselves. Many are glad to be able to hire a professional planner, someone like you, to manage all their special events. You can grab a piece of the action in this exciting and quickly growing field. With the distance education program, you can qualify as an event and wedding planner and receive the IEWP diploma. If you prefer, you can take our course on wedding planning alone and receive the IWPP certification. Either way, youll have the skills to create unforgettable experiences that guests will rave about for years to come. Well provide you with all the training youll need to get ahead of the competition.

Career opportunities
The International Special Events Society (ISES) estimates that the worldwide event and wedding planning industry is worth more than $500 billion each year. With such immense market opportunity, your services will be in constant demand. Take a look at the career options you can pursue: Start your own business Be your own boss, make your own rules, and create a work environment that is 100% tailored to your needs. Take on as much or as little work as you like. Your income potential is boundless. Work for a corporation As an in-house event planner in a large company, you can plan conferences, meetings, incentive trips, and business retreats. The possibilities are limitless! Work in the service industry You have many options. Work for a hotel, a professional caterer, theme park, cruise line, travel agency or even at a tropical resort. Work for an event planning company Established companies are searching for ambitious and knowledgeable recruits. Youll have a major advantage with your IWPP or IEWP certification and training.

Full business training

Start getting paid for your time and talent. Now is the time to get your business off the ground. Our IEWP and IWPP distance education courses will show you exactly how to do this. Both courses give you full professional planning skills and complete business training. We understand that starting your own business can be intimidating. Thats why we have integrated extensive business training into your course. The training materials include CDs and movies on DVD to help you set up your business. Youll have all the tools youll need to succeed as an entrepreneur in the planning profession! Youll begin by learning the basics, starting with how to choose the best name for your business, deciding on the type of business youd like to launch, and learning how to set up a company and an office. Then youll dig deeper as we show you how to develop a complete business plan that will keep you organized and on track. At this point youll have the skills, the motivation, and the groundwork to get your business underway. Now you need to find clients! Well show you how to market your event and/or wedding planning services to quickly grow your business. Well also show you the types of services you can offer, the ways you can charge, and how to respond to requests for proposals and quotations. Next, well show you how to organize and manage your resources so that you can complete every job on time and on budget. Further, well walk you through the entire client consultation process and show you how to manage problems when they arise. If you decide to work for a corporation that employs event planners, these tools and tricks of the trade will help you launch your successful career.

Your professional certification

When you graduate from our full event and wedding planning program, youll be certied as an International Event and Wedding Planning Professional (IEWP). When you graduate from our wedding planning program, youll receive the International Wedding Planning Professional (IWPP) certication. Youll have a real competitive advantage over other event and wedding planners in your area with your professional certication from the QC School of Event and Wedding Planning. Your clients will know that youve taken a rigorous training program from an internationally recognized school, reassuring them that you are going to do an outstanding job planning their special event.

Free business start-up kit

Youll receive a valuable $250 six-piece business start-up kit, including one-on-one personal support. The kit is free as part of your course. It includes four easy-to-follow business books, a CD with detailed business templates, and ongoing phone consultations with a business start-up specialist.

Business & planning template CD

With your course, youll receive a template CD complete with professional electronic forms, templates, and spreadsheets. This template CD also provides you with consultation reports, vendor tracking sheets, sample contracts, and invoices. All you have to do is customize the template documents by adding your own business name and client informationit could not be easier!

Learning made easy

We make learning easy because you choose when and where to study. Whether its in your own home, at a library, or even at a local park, you have the luxury of choosing the surroundings that suit you best. Whats more you choose the times that suit you toothe weekend or, perhaps, when the kids are in bed. The course assignments are fun and hands-on. Theyll give you the practical skills you need to enhance your know-how in an enjoyable way. The course guide takes you step by step through videos on DVD, full-color lesson texts, and course work. You then email, fax, or mail your assignments to the School. In response, youll receive in-depth audio comments in an MP3 file from your tutor along with a grade for your work. When you play the file, youll hear your tutor carefully explain exactly what you have done well and where you can improve. Its as simple as that.

Watch and learn

We at QC believe in a dynamic learning experience. Thats why weve connected with numerous event and wedding industry experts to create our exclusive DVD movie series: Professional Planning Secrets. This multi-media set includes interviews with event planners, wedding planners, photographers, party suppliers, and other professionals. Sit back, relax, and watch as these industry insiders tell you just what makes an event or wedding a success. Whats more, youll learn from them how to troubleshoot common problems and how to make a success of your new career.

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Bonus!

You receive two additional DVDs with the Event and Wedding Planning course. These DVDs will show you how to execute successful corporate events and fundraisers.

Our consulting partner

I love working with people and I knew right away that a career in event and wedding planning was going to be just the perfect fit for me. Over the years, Ive planned literally hundreds of events. From corporate team-building retreats, to private Halloween parties, to elaborate weddings, Ive done them all, and loved them all. However, I had to learn the hard way. With QCs remarkable training you can kick-start your event or wedding planning career. Youll learn how to set up your own business and how to manage the paperwork that goes along with it. Youll get career guidance, professional tips, and insider information that would normally take years of experience to gather. You can finish your course quickly and be certified as an industry professional. If you are an outgoing and practical person with a good imagination, youre going to love event and wedding planning. Ive made a wonderful career and business out of it and you can do the same.

Professional spotlight
David Griller, international business consultant Nobody ever said that running a conference was simple! You must know how to plan for and manage the competing ambitions and interests of the many people involved. Dr. David Griller is an internationally recognized consultant in business who brings you the expertise of his more than twenty years in this dynamic field. Youll enjoy watching this movie and learning from David as he explains clearly and simply exactly what to do to ensure the success of every meeting you plan. Yvonne and Yael Jason, founding partners of The Snowflake Ball Youll be fascinated to hear the exciting story of this dynamic mother-daughter duo. Listen to Yael and Yvonne tell you all about their working relationship as highly regarded event planning professionals. Youll see how they were able to develop their signature fundraiser event, the glamorous Snowflake Ball, into a much anticipated highlight of the social season. Tatiana Vorobej, Cakes by Tatiana On this DVD, youll enjoy watching internationally renowned and award-winning baker Tatiana Vorobej explain how to build relationships with vendors. Tatiana has worked with event planners for more than twenty years on weddings and corporate, political, and even royal events.

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Step-by-step training

1. Your course begins Your rst package arrives with all the materials you need to get started. Your study guide will lead you through the course step by step. It will begin by giving you an in-depth introduction to the world of event and/or wedding planning. Youll then get detailed instructions on how to go through your course materials and when to send your completed assignments to the School.

2. You read lessons and watch instructional DVDs Our courses are designed to give you all the knowledge and practical tools you need to become a successful event and/or wedding planner. Your full-color course texts guide you through every single step involved in planning any event or wedding. Our exclusive DVD set, Professional Planning Secrets, gives you vital insider industry information.

3. You work on assignments All the assignments youll complete are designed to give you practical experience both as an event and wedding planner and as a business owner. Youll gain practice in organization, seeking and working with suppliers, and in outlining timeframes. Youll even get descriptive templates to make completing your assignments a breeze.

4. You contact the School for help and advice You have all the support youll need through either phone or email. Just call 1-800-267-1829 whenever you have any questions about your course, or email us at tutorial@ qceventplanning.com. One of our counsellors will be delighted to help you, or connect you directly with your personal tutor.

5. Your instructor carefully reviews your work All of your exercises are given directly to your personal tutor. He or she will critique your work and provide you with detailed audio commentary, identifying both your strengths and weaknesses. Remember, your tutor is a working event and wedding planner, eager to share his or her experiences with you.

6. Your next package arrives and you begin the process again. Youll be introduced to new concepts and build on the material youve learned. Youll develop strong professional skills and gain condence as you work through your course.

Your personal tutor

All of our tutors are experienced professionals. When you enroll, youll be assigned to a tutor who will carefully support you as you complete your event or wedding planning course. Your tutor will be your mentor, guide, and direct link to the wonderful world of event and wedding planning. Youll receive constructive advice and valuable insider information from a seasoned professional. Sharon Dawes: An experienced event and wedding planner, Sharon has managed projects ranging in size and diversity, from major product launches to international investor conferences, to romantic weddings. Her company, Dawes Event and Consultancy Services, specializes in project management and event coordination. Lynn Lee: Lynn has run her own wedding and event planning business for nearly a decade. She is truly passionate about making the planning process for couples just as memorable and enjoyable as the day itself. Before launching her business, Lynn made her mark in the hospitality industry as both a meeting planner and event executive.

Heres what our students and graduates are saying: I loved my course, all the interactions with everyone at the School, and especially the support of my personal tutor. The program is excellent and gave me everything I needed on both a creative and business level. Id recommend it to anyone. Celia Metcalf, IEWP I completed this summer and I now have my own business, Cherishable Weddings and Events. This course gave me the confidence to move ahead and the knowledge to do it well! I would highly recommend you to anyone who has the interest and opportunity. Amanda Walls, IEWP It has been a pleasure completing this course through your company. I found the materials for the course very detailed. They covered all questions I had and more. I also found the feedback from my tutor very specific and personal. Monique Johnson, IEWP

Online student center

Your registration includes free access to our online student center. Weve created this valuable resource to enhance your comprehensive training and to help you as you begin your new career as a professional event and/or wedding planner. The center is completely free to students and graduates. It has two main sections: your own personal website and an information portal.

Industry recognition
Both our IEWP and IWPP programs are highly regarded in the event and wedding planning industry as excellent, comprehensive, and business-focused programs. If you are looking for training that will ensure your success as a professional event and wedding planner, our course is right for you. Here are some excellent professional associations you may wish to join as a student or graduate of our program: The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) The Association of Bridal Consultants is the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving wedding professionals worldwide. With local chapters across the country, youll have the opportunity to meet and network with other event and wedding professionals. The Association for Wedding Professionals International (AFWPI) The AFWPI is an international organization that acts as a central source for information and referrals for the event and wedding professionals industry. Members receive superb benefits through networking, discounted services, and access to a job board. As a student of our school, you are eligible to join the AFWPIs new student program. Once youve graduated, you can renew as a professional member and receive additional benefits.

Your course package

International Wedding Planning Professional Your course includes Full-color wedding planning lesson books and a comprehensive business series A CD of forms, checklists, and spreadsheets you can customize and use in your professional work Professional Planning Secrets: a comprehensive set of DVD movies featuring interviews with clients, wedding planners, vendors, and other industry insiders A personal organizer with accordion files and pockets to help you stay organized when you are on the go Practical exercises to develop your planning skills and to help you research your local wedding resources Advice and guidance from your personal tutor, a professional event and wedding planner

International Event and Wedding Planning Professional Your course includes the complete Wedding Planning program as well as 13 additional full-color course texts about private, corporate and industry events Professional Planning Secrets: two additional DVDs, specially designed for event planners Practical, multi-layered assignments designed to develop your event planning skills The same in-depth level of personal care and guidance from your tutor

Course outline
Our IWPP and IEWP courses cover everything you need to start your own successful business as a professional wedding or event planner. If youre more interested in working for an existing company, our courses will equip you with all the professional skills you need. Take a look at our two course outlines to find out which course is right for you.

Wedding Planning

Unit A
The World of Wedding Planning The Wedding Step-by-Step Wedding Roles Working with the Wedding Party Starting Your Own Business

Unit C
Pre-Wedding Parties The Guest List & Wedding Stationery Attire and Aesthetics The Ceremony Introduction to Project Management

Unit B
Religious Wedding Variations Civil and Cultural Wedding Variations The Wedding Budget Marketing and Promotion

Unit D
The Reception After the Wedding Special Topics Working with Clients and Vendors

Event and Wedding Planning Unit A

Introduction to Event Planning The Planning Time Frame Primary Event Components Secondary Event Components The Planning Budget Starting Your Own Business Internal Corporate Events

Unit D
The World of Wedding Planning The Wedding Step-by-Step Wedding Roles Working with the Wedding Party Religious Wedding Variations

Unit E
Civil and Cultural Wedding Variations Getting Started: Early Planning Tools The Wedding Budget Pre-Wedding Parties The Guest List and Wedding Stationery Wedding Attire and Aesthetics

Unit B
Milestone Parties Holiday and Theme Parties Social Internal Corporate Events External Corporate Events Marketing and Promotion

Unit C
Parties for Children and Teens Religious Rites and Funerals Industry and Special Events Introduction to Project Management Working with Clients and Vendors

Unit F
Planning the Ceremony Planning the Reception Reception Vendors After the Wedding Special Topics

About QC School of Event & Wedding Planning

A trusted name
QC Quality of Course Inc. has been offering career-based distance education training for more than twenty-five years. Weve had the pleasure of watching thousands of dedicated students successfully complete their courses and then go on to launch their own successful businesses. Through the years, weve added new technologies, improved our materials, and made our courses more widely available. But one thing has remained unchanged and thats our tried and true approach to learning. Quite simply, our school is 100% student-focused. You can be assured that your success is always our top priority. Our mission is to provide you with the richest, most up-to-date course materials and most valuable learning experience possible.

A network of support
When you call the School, youll always be greeted by a friendly and helpful staff member eager to help you. In just the same way, your personal tutor will always be readily available to answer your questions. The personal attention we give our students goes beyond what youd receive in the classroom, where one teachers coaching is spread among many students. With full-service support like this, our students immediately feel theyre a valued part of an encouraging and interactive learning environment.

Our guarantee
We are fully confident that our programs will be exactly what youre looking for to launch your career as an event or wedding planner. Thats why once you receive your first shipment you have a full 21 days to carefully review the course materials before you make a commitment. If you decide the course does not match your needs, simply mail your materials back to the school and we will refund your course fees immediately.

Call us anytime at 1-800-267-1829

We continually stress to our students that the only silly question is the one that wasnt asked. We want you to feel completely at ease when phoning the school for help. You can call or email as often or as little as you likewere here to serve you!

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior training or experience?

No. You do not need any previous experience in the industry to do really well in either our event or wedding planning course.

Will I need any other training in order to become a professional event and wedding planner?
No. Your certification is all you need. Whats moreits yours for life. There are no renewal fees to be paid to keep your accreditation in force.

How long will it take to complete the course?

This is entirely up to you. You can work through your course at your own pace. This means that you can easily complete the course with little disruption to your regular daily routine.

What if I decide the course is not right for me?

After you receive your first shipment, you have a full 21 days to decide if you want to continue. If you are not satisfied, simply return the materials and youll receive a full refund.

Will the School help me once Ive finished the course?

We continue to support you after you graduate. If you have questions about how to operate your event planning business, you simply call the School toll free for advice. We are here for you even years after you have graduated.

Five reasons why you should enroll

1. Youll be one step closer to a career youll love
If youre good at multi-tasking, enjoy a challenge, and love seeing the big picture come together, then a career in event or wedding planning is perfect for you. Our comprehensive courses fully prepare you with all the knowledge youll need to be successful.

2. Youll develop professional skills

Youll perfect your current skills and add new ones to build your expertise. Learn how to manage your clients, create budgets, find vendors, and sell your services. Youll get full-color course books, DVDs, practical assignments, and electronic business templates. Once youve completed the course, youll be confident and eager to get your business up and running.

3. Youll receive a free six-piece business start-up kit

Kickstart your very own business with the help of our invaluable six-piece business start-up kit. Our comprehensive business training is geared to get you on the fast-track to success.

4. You are protected by our no-risk guarantee

You can review the course materials at home for a full 21 days. If for any reason you feel the course is not a good fit for you, simply return it for a full refundno questions asked.

5. You work on your own time and at your own pace

You work through the course on your own terms without a rigid schedule or deadlines to meet. You can complete the course with little disturbance to your regular daily routine. You still have time to work, raise a family, and take care of the other important aspects of your life.

Call us tollfree at 1-800-267-1829 or enroll online at www.qceventplanning.com

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