Event management courses can help you learn planning logistics, budgeting, marketing strategies, and risk management. You can build skills in vendor negotiation, attendee engagement, and timeline coordination. Many courses introduce tools like event management software, registration platforms, and social media marketing techniques to streamline the planning process and enhance the overall experience for participants.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Market Opportunities, Digital Media Strategy, Global Marketing, Business Development, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Motivation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Event Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Community Outreach, Event Marketing, Relationship Management, Data Management, Customer Engagement, Operations Management, Promotional Strategies, Risk Management, Management Training And Development, Business Strategy, Budgeting, Insurance Policies, Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Team Management, Brand Management, Leadership Studies, Art History, Fundraising, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Product Knowledge, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Logistics, Brand Management, Growth Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Market Opportunities, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Canva (Software), Event Management, Digital Content, Event Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Product Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Business Ethics, Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Human Resources, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, People Analytics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Governance, Public Policies, Business, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, World History, Sustainable Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Teamwork, Mediation, Collaboration, Leadership, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Analysis, Communication, Active Listening, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Empathy, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Content Management, Digital Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Web Content, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Governance, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months