Foundation Certificate in Event Planning & Management – Entry Level 1: Event Coordinator

Course Description

The Foundation Certificate in Event Planning (Entry Level 1: Event Coordinator) is a professionally designed, entry-level program created for individuals seeking to begin a successful career/business in the dynamic events industry. It is one of the most practical event planning courses in Kenya and East Africa, offering a solid introduction to event planning and management within real-world industry contexts.

This event planning course provides learners with a strong foundation in the full event life cycle; covering ideation, client briefing, budgeting, vendor coordination, logistics, execution, and post-event evaluation. From wedding planning and nikah ceremonies to corporate events, team building activities, and conferences, learners gain exposure to the types of events handled by leading event planners in Kenya , Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and event companies in Nairobi.

Delivered through a blended learning model, the program combines:

• Self-paced online learning

• Live virtual and physical classes

• Project-based assignments

• Practical industry exposure through real events

Students actively participate in planning and supporting live events, gaining hands-on experience similar to what is expected within event planning companies in Kenya and event management companies in Nairobi. The course emphasises professionalism, teamwork, sustainability, customer experience, and client-centred delivery – key skills required of every successful event organiser and event planner in Nairobi, Kigali, Kampala, Dar-es-salaam, Arusha and across East Africa

This program is ideal for anyone looking to enter the industry, start an event planning business in Kenya, or progress into higher-level event management courses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of all coursework and assessments, participants will be awarded the: Foundation Certificate in Event Planning (Level 1: Event Coordinator) Issued by Billion East Africa School of Events and co-signed by Boston University.

This certification validates that the graduate has acquired foundational knowledge and practical competencies in event planning and management. Learners also benefit from documented industry exposure through Billion Events EA , one of the best event planners in Kenya and East Africa, offering real insight into how top event organisers in Kenya operate.

The dual institutional affiliation provides graduates with:

• Strong professional credibility

• Regional and global perspective

• Enhanced employ-ability within event planning companies, event management services, and event companies in Kenya

Career Pathways

Graduates of this program can progress into roles such as:

• Event Coordinator

• Junior Event Planner

• Assistant Wedding Planner

• Corporate Events Assistant

• Team Building Facilitator

Or advance into higher-level event management courses, diploma in event management, or specialised creative and corporate events training.

Why Choose Billion School

• Industry-led training by professionals from Billion Events Kenya

• Practical exposure aligned with real event planning companies in Nairobi

• One of the most comprehensive event planning courses online and in-person in East Africa

• Designed to meet the needs of today’s fast-growing events and creative economy