The event management field offers a variety of training options. Schools such as the University of Massachusetts offer an online certificate in meeting and event management, which only takes 12 months to acquire. Other online schools, such as Strayer University, offer bachelor's degrees in hospitality and tourism management.
Online courses in the event management field include sales, marketing and catering basics. Advanced courses include budgeting and writing contracts.
Event planners work in a variety of locations, including churches, hotels, and government and private organizations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that only about six percent of event managers are self-employed. Event managers with degrees or certification frequently earn more than those without training.