Plan Events That Actually Work Within Budget
Most event planning programs teach you theory. We show you how to manage real money for real events. Because nobody wants spreadsheets that look great but break the moment vendors send invoices.
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We Focus on What Actually Matters
Event budgeting isn't about fancy software. It's about knowing where money goes, why it goes there, and how to adjust when things inevitably change at 3pm on a Thursday.
Real Vendor Negotiations
You'll handle simulated vendor quotes that mirror actual market rates in Australia. Learn to spot inflated costs and negotiate without burning bridges you might need next quarter.
Contingency Planning
Every event has surprises. We teach you to build buffers that work for corporate conferences, community gatherings, and everything in between. Not just "add 10%" advice.
Client Communication
Explaining budget constraints to clients who want champagne on a beer budget is a skill. We practice these conversations so you're ready when it happens to you.
Learning Built Around Actual Event Scenarios
Our autumn 2025 intake starts with basic budget structures and ends with you managing multi-stakeholder events where departments compete for the same budget pool.
You'll work through cases like wedding budget shifts when the guest count jumps, corporate events where sponsors pull out two weeks before launch, and community festivals dealing with council funding changes.
We don't promise you'll love spreadsheets. But you'll understand how to make them serve your events instead of the other way around.
Sessions run from March through August 2025, with flexible evening options for people who work full-time. All materials accessible online because we know life gets messy.
How Our Program Actually Works
Six months of practical work. No exams about event management history. Just you, budgets, and scenarios that prepare you for the chaos that is live event planning.
Hands-On Budget Building
Every week you'll create budget documents for different event types. Corporate launches. Charity fundraisers. Product demos. Each one has unique financial constraints and stakeholder expectations.
We provide vendor price lists based on real Australian market rates. You'll learn what caterers actually charge, why AV equipment costs what it does, and how venue fees vary by day of the week.
By week twelve, you should be able to draft a working event budget in under an hour. Not perfect, but functional enough to present to a client or manager.
Mentorship Access
Connect with event coordinators who've managed budgets from five thousand to half a million dollars. They review your work and share what actually happens when clients change their minds.
Group Workshop Sessions
Monthly workshops where you troubleshoot budget problems as a group. Someone always has a perspective you didn't consider, which is exactly what happens in real event teams.
Software Training
We cover Excel, Google Sheets, and basic accounting software. Not because they're exciting, but because that's what most organisations use for event budgets.
Investment Options for 2025
Choose what works for your situation. All options include the same core curriculum. The difference is in mentorship hours and workshop access.
Foundation Track
- Core curriculum access
- Monthly group workshops
- Budget template library
- Email support
- Course completion certificate
Professional Track
- Everything in Foundation
- Bi-weekly mentor sessions
- Personal budget reviews
- Industry networking events
- Portfolio development support
Corporate Package
- Customised to your industry
- On-site training options
- Team project collaboration
- Ongoing consultation access
- Department-specific scenarios
