Event Planning & Management Course
The Complete Event Mastery Program — 4 weeks, in Ibadan or online.
Pleasant Jay Events Academy runs a hands-on event planning and management course in Ibadan and online, for aspiring and practising event professionals. Over four focused weeks you move from the fundamentals of the industry to running a profitable, well-marketed and sustainable event business.
We provide hands-on, practical training led by industry experts with years of proven experience in luxury event management. Our curriculum is designed not just to teach you the theory, but to give you the real-world skills, business acumen, and confidence needed to launch and sustain a successful event brand. From practical decoration sessions to real-time event coordination exposure, we ensure our students are industry-ready.
Duration
4 Weeks
Training Days
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Time
11:00am – 3:30pm daily
Session 1: 11:00am – 1:00pm · 30-minute break · Session 2: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Our Philosophy
Our Vision
To become the most preferred event management, design and training company emanating from South-West Nigeria to Africa.
Our Mission
- To exceed clients’ expectations by solving their needs in the most efficient, fast and premium ways.
- To provide unequalled event management and decoration services to clients, and to become the knowledge-driven event academy.
- To give clients value for their investment always.
Core Values
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Passion
- Excellence
- Teamwork
The 2026 Journey
Cohort A
Classes start February 9th, 2026
Early bird ends January 30th, 2026
Cohort B
Classes start June 9th, 2026
Early bird ends May 8th, 2026
Cohort C
Classes start October 13th, 2026
Early bird ends September 12th, 2026
Pricing & Packages
₦200,000
Physical (Ibadan)
₦150,000
Early Bird
ClosedPhysical rate — limited seats
₦120,000
Virtual
₦250,000
Personalized
Classes start October 13th, 2026. Secure your place at selar.com/pleasantjayacademy
Training Highlights
Four Weeks to Mastery
Fundamentals & Client Attraction
- Introduction to the event industry: event types & roles
- The event planning process, event lifecycle & the 5 Ps of event management
- Finding your niche, core competencies, case studies & practical tools
- Client attraction mindset & ideal client identification
Client Booking & Profitability Foundations
- Brand positioning: understanding client needs & pain points
- The inquiry-to-booking funnel, client communication & retention
- Profitability & pricing for event professionals: pricing mindset & psychology
- Pricing models, costing & price calculations
Financials, Contracts & People Management
- Package creation, billing systems & managing scope
- Event contracts, common pricing mistakes & case studies
- Event budgeting, costing & financial discipline
- Vendor management, staff recruitment & team structuring
Marketing, Leadership & Sustainability
- Marketing mindset: from desperation to positioning
- Content strategy, digital marketing & client conversion
- Wisdom & decision-making in business management
- Conflict management, leadership, scaling & sustainability
Program Close-Out
- Final reflections & Q&A
- Examination and project presentations
- Internship briefing (3-month placement)
- Graduation
- Next steps for professional growth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is covered in this event planning and management course?
- The 4-week curriculum covers end-to-end event management: event fundamentals, client attraction funnels, pricing psychology and costing, vendor and staff management, event budgeting, and digital marketing. In addition to business management, students participate in hands-on practical decor sessions including fabric draping, balloon installations, floral design, and table styling.
- Do I need prior event planning experience to enrol?
- No prior experience is needed. Our event planner course starts from foundational concepts and progresses to advanced business scaling, making it suitable for complete beginners, aspiring planners, and working professionals looking to formalise their systems and raise their rates.
- Can I take this event planner course online if I live in Lagos or outside Ibadan?
- Yes. Alongside our onsite physical cohorts in Ibadan, we offer an interactive virtual class mode for trainees in Lagos, across Nigeria, and internationally. Virtual participants receive identical curriculum materials, attend live interactive sessions, and submit practical assignments with direct instructor feedback.
- Will this course teach me how to become a professional event organizer?
- Yes. Unlike simple decoration workshops, this program is designed to build complete event organizers and business owners. You learn contract drafting, client communication, risk management, crisis handling, and the operations required to lead large-scale weddings and corporate events.
- Do students get real-world event coordination experience and internships?
- Yes. Students get real-time exposure during hands-on practical styling sessions and receive an internship briefing upon course completion with opportunities for 3-month placement on live event setups and productions.
- Will I receive a recognised certificate upon completion?
- Yes. All trainees who successfully complete the 4-week coursework, participate in practical sessions, and present their final capstone project receive an official Certificate of Completion from Pleasant Jay Events Academy.
Essential Reading for Aspiring Event Planners
Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to formalise your event management business in Nigeria, explore our comprehensive practitioner guides.
How to Become an Event Planner in Nigeria (2026 Career Guide)
A realistic roadmap covering required certifications, vendor relationship skills, portfolio building, and practical lessons from top Nigerian event coordinators.
How to Start an Event Planning Business in Nigeria
CAC business registration steps, pricing your services, contracts, initial toolkits, and how to win your first paying corporate and wedding clients.
Reserve Your Place
Ready to train with us?
Four weeks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in Ibadan or online. Bring your questions first if you would rather talk it through.