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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Logistics Management, Hospitality, Logistics, Planning, Operations Management, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Marketing Design, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Advertising, Hospitality, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Dashboard, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Target Audience, Program Evaluation, Scheduling, Budgeting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Event Planning, Operating Budget, Cost Estimation, Event Management, Expense Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources, Return On Investment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Office (PMO), Agile Methodology, Project Performance, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Conflict Management, Change Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Return On Investment, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Planning, Scheduling, Delegation Skills, Team Management, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Smart Goals, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Engineering Management, Milestones (Project Management), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Procurement, Quality Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Leadership, Change Management, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Browse the event management courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
Yes. Many event management courses offer a free audit option, which allows you to access video lessons and reading materials without cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.
You’ll learn how to plan events from start to finish, manage timelines and budgets, coordinate vendors and venues, promote events through digital marketing, and ensure smooth execution on the day of the event. Some courses also explore risk management, sustainability, and post-event evaluation.
No prior experience is necessary. Many courses are beginner-friendly and guide you through event planning fundamentals. If you have experience in hospitality, marketing, or business, you may find those skills transferable.