Training Academy

The Complete Event Mastery Program

Event Management & Design Mastery Training

Pleasant Jay Events Academy is a hands-on training school 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
Schedule

The 2026 Journey

Completed

Cohort A

Classes start February 9th, 2026

Early bird ends January 30th, 2026

Completed

Cohort B

Classes start June 9th, 2026

Early bird ends May 8th, 2026

Registration OpenNext intake

Cohort C

Classes start October 13th, 2026

Early bird ends September 12th, 2026

Investment

Pricing & Packages

₦200,000

Physical (Ibadan)

₦150,000

Early Bird

Limited seats

₦120,000

Virtual

₦250,000

Personalized

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In Action

Training Highlights

Facilitator presenting at a flip chart to trainees seated at green-draped tables
Trainer leaning over a desk to guide a trainee through her workbook
Trainees practising fabric draping with a length of white voile
Trainees assembling navy and white balloons at a work table
Trainees building a blue and white balloon garland against a decorated wall
Trainees dressing a round table during a practical decor session
Tall crystal stands of pink and white roses arranged in the training room
Academy trainees gathered in front of a styled floral backdrop
Curriculum

Four Weeks to Mastery

Week1

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
Week2

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
Week3

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
Week4

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

Do I need prior experience to join the Academy?

No prior experience is needed. Our courses cover everything from the basics to advanced event management techniques, making it perfect for beginners and those looking to upskill.

Is the Academy available online?

Yes, we offer both onsite training in Ibadan and virtual classes for students anywhere in the world.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, all students who successfully complete the 4-week program and practical assessments receive a certificate of completion.

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Trainees and facilitators at a recent Academy session.

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