About

There is no greater joy for a parent than a happy child, especially when it comes to special occasions like birthdays. When parents decide to throw a party for their child, more and more of them are looking for help from talented and experienced professionals. Become the help they need by starting a career in Kids’ Party Planning.

This course will give you the tools you need to excel as a party planner. From themes to entertainment, catering, and making the experience memorable to ensure happy clients, you’ll learn everything you need to feel confident launching your business.

Enroll today and get started as a kids’ party planner.

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lessons

Module 1: Planning A Kids’ Party

• Types of Kids’ Parties
• Communicating with Parents
• Setting Yourself Apart from the Rest
• Advertising and Marketing

Module 2: Choosing A Theme

• Discussing the kids’ interests
• Understanding the Audience
• How to Stay on Theme
• Making the Theme Special
• Creative Tips and Tricks

Module 3: Planning The Entertainment

• Types of Kids’ Party Entertainers
• Working with the Entertainment
• Keeping the Party Moving
• Making the Guest of Honor Feel Special

Module 4: Catering

• Planning a Menu for Children
• Identifying and Understanding Dietary Restrictions
• Beverages for the Children and Their Parents
• Finding the Best Catering Price
• Dessert

Module 5: Making The Experience Memorable

• Impressing the Client
• Keeping it Creative
• Keeping Everyone Happy
• Going Above and Beyond for the Client
• Party Favors that Rock

Career

Who is this course for?

This Kids Party Planner course will be the perfect match for anyone who:

• Loves working with children
• Wants to make people happy
• Is creative and fun-loving
• Is organized and pays attention to details
• Is good at working with people

Career path

• Start your own event planning business
• Throw amazing parties for friends and family
• Use your new skills to impress your boss, earn a promotion, or get a raise
• Join the team of an event planning company

Certification

You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.

Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.

Creator

Nicole Olson

Expertise: Event Management and Design, Public Relations, Anthropology

Nikki is a live event warrior with eight years of experience in experiential and hospitality events. From events in blustery car parks to conventions featuring Taylor Swift, she has done it all. Currently, she is taking a short intermission from the world of 4 AM call times and 12,000 cans of soft drinks. She can be found in a tea house somewhere between London and Beijing either working on her Masters dissertation or as a freelance copywriter.