{"id":14271,"date":"2026-04-19T11:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcclatchymhstg.wpenginepowered.com\/careers-education\/?p=14271"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:48:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:48:49","slug":"best-event-planner-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-event-planner-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Event Planner Courses: Start Your Career the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> data, \u201cmeeting, convention, and event planners\u201d are growing at a rate that\u2019s faster than the average career.<\/p>

But event planning doesn\u2019t follow a simple \u201cget this degree and then this job\u201d career path.<\/p>

Far from it.<\/em><\/p>

Many event planners start with a side hustle, but where do you even start? How do you build a business, get clients, and go full-time?<\/p>

I went through these online event planning courses myself to see which courses and certifications are actually worth it, so you can build a better business from the beginning.<\/p>

The Best Courses at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>