Online Schools? Which ones are worth it? |
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Ali in Grand Rapids, Michigan 10 months ago |
Hi,
*Sheffield School in NY (www.sheffield.edu/index.html)
Or if you know of a online course that is great for its price please let me know Thank you!
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Thom in Granby, Connecticut 10 months ago |
If you want to learn from the pros, join your local chapter of ISES. It will be where all your local industry planners meet. Go to the mixers, take the courses, maybe intern. But it will be the one place you will meet all the various vendors related to special events. Good luck. |
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shari Curri in Chicago, Illinois 8 months ago |
HI, I am looking at the same two schools. have you started is it worth it? |
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Ali in Grand Rapids, Michigan 8 months ago |
Hi Shari, I have not yet started it. I think those schools are great, but little high on their price. I am looking into another option: www.uscareerinstitute.com/weddingconsulting.asp It looks great, and offers great lessons for the cheaper price. I am very much considering this one. I thought i would pass this site along. -Ali |
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Andri in Dearborn, Michigan 6 months ago |
Hi Ali, I was strongly considering enrolling in the QC School of Event Planning program until I saw your posting about US Career Institute. Thanks! After researching US CI, I found it to be national accredited for online schools, something the other schools were not. I think US CI is the better choice and your right...the price is cheaper as well. Have you enrolled either of the schools? BTW - The ISES site has some great info for event professionals. ~ Andri |
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Chuka in Columbus, Indiana 2 months ago |
Hi, I was reading the notes and I was checking www.uscareerinstitute.com/weddingconsulting.asp
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Andri in Redford, Michigan 2 months ago |
Chuka in Columbus, Indiana said: Hi, I was reading the notes and I was checking www.uscareerinstitute.com/weddingconsulting.asp Hi, No I haven't started yet. I'll still undecided on which school to attend. My biggest concern is the accreditation and value of certification. I will definitely keep you posted when I make a decision and/or get more info. |
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sdL 2 months ago |
hi, I started one of the schools and I didnt finish..it just didn't fit what I trying to accomplish I didn't get the feel I was going to school for event planning. but the good thing is for the 1st session they didn't charge me...i've since start kaplan for hospitality ...and I love it.. |
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Leah in Orlando, Florida 1 month ago |
How much are the schools? |
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Alm12345 in Massapequa, New York 1 month ago |
i know someone who went to penn foster for wedding planning
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Sheffield School in New York, New York 1 month ago |
I am the student advisor for the Wedding and Event Planning course at the Sheffield School. We are licensed by the New York State Board of Education and accredited by the Distance Education Training Council. You do not need any kind of certification or license to work in the event planning field, and you are eligible for professional memberships of your choice once you are practicing. Some professional organizations will accept student members as well. I am happy to speak with anyone who is interested to explain the course offerings, as well as provide information on what it is like to work in the event industry. Sincerely,
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Chuka in Columbus, Indiana 1 month ago |
Hi Caroline, Thank you very much for that information. How may I contact you? I would like to know more about this area. Irina |
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Caroline in New York, New York 1 month ago |
Hi Irina, Nice to hear from you. You can reach me at wedding@sheffield.edu. You can also visit our website at www.sheffield.edu to learn about the school and our course offerings. Sincerely,
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Alm12345 in Bayville, New York 1 month ago |
US event guide has a course where u can
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andri in Livonia, Michigan 27 days ago |
Hi Caroline, I have a few questions for you. First, does Sheffield have an accredited event planning program that will count towards getting certified through ISES? I am planning to pursue owning a business in Event Management, specializing in corporate, social, and celebrity events. What would you suggest to be the best route in getting experience in the event industry...internships, employment, etc.? Also, does Sheffield offer studies soley in Event Planning instead of Wedding and Event Planning? Thank you in advance for any information that you may provide. Regards, Andri |
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Jamye Kennedy in Fort Bragg, North Carolina 17 days ago |
Andri in Redford, Michigan said: Hi, No I haven't started yet. I'll still undecided on which school to attend. My biggest concern is the accreditation and value of certification. I will definitely keep you posted when I make a decision and/or get more info. Did you get more information on the Sheffield school? It's funny because I've been researching the different schools and my main concern is the accreditation factor as well! Sheffield did not mention it on their website, as far as I could see; therefore, I had crossed them off my list until I saw this conversation. I had narrowed it down to QC school of Event Planning and US Career Institute. Just wondering if you found out anything interesting that may factor into my decision. Thanks for all your suggestions and comments! ~Jamye |
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Chuka in Connersville, Indiana 17 days ago |
Hi, I enrolled in U.S.carrer institute yesterday and I am very exited!!!!!!
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Jamye Kennedy in Fort Bragg, North Carolina 17 days ago |
Thanks Chucka! I'm really wanting to review all my options this weekend and make a decision, so I can go ahead and enroll. I'm very excited as well!! I've only read great things about US carrer, but please let me know what you think of it. All opinions are welcome! Thanks again & good luck.. |
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andri in Novi, Michigan 17 days ago |
Jamye Kennedy in Fort Bragg, North Carolina said: Did you get more information on the Sheffield school? It's funny because I've been researching the different schools and my main concern is the accreditation factor as well! Sheffield did not mention it on their website, as far as I could see; therefore, I had crossed them off my list until I saw this conversation. I had narrowed it down to QC school of Event Planning and US Career Institute. Just wondering if you found out anything interesting that may factor into my decision. Thanks for all your suggestions and comments! Hi Jamye, I looked at the Sheffield site, but didn't see anything about accreditation. Accreditation is very important to me because I want to get certified through the ISES organization. I know that ISES requires certain criteria to take the test and one of them was to go to an accredited school. George Washington University is a good choice, they have a master's of tourism program and a continuing education event management program. However, they are expense ($450 per class, total tuition is $3150) - that's the cost for distance learning, which is cheaper than on-campus. On the other hand, I read a few event planning books and this school was listed as being known for their event planning/management programs. They are listed as an accredited school with ISES as well. You can them out at emp.gwu-aqe.org/info/emp-index (certification program) or business.gwu.edu/tourism/ (bachelor's and master's programs). Let me know how US Career goes. I was really leaning towards them because they do give a certification and are inexpensive. |
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Chuka in Columbus, Indiana 17 days ago |
Hi again, U.S.carrer is certified and is not expensive. They are very nice and really care about students. I am studying and the classes are very easy to follow. I hope to finish the course in 4 month. |
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Caroline in New York, New York 17 days ago |
Hello again to all from Sheffield! We have realized recently that questions about accreditation and certification seem to be important to people considering a professional course in event planning. We are working to update our website on the issue, but in the meantime I wrote a thorough post about it on our school Forum. You can read it here: forum.sheffield.edu/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=210. The most important thing to understand is that there is no required certification to work in the events industry. The professional organizations you mention are concerned that any school you attend is legitimate and licensed. Sheffield is licensed by the New York State Board of Education and is accredited by the Distance Education Training Council. We are absolutely a formal, recognized school. As a professional planner, I am happy to address any questions you might have about the industry or about our program. All the best,
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A in Bronx, New York 17 days ago |
Chuka in Columbus, Indiana said: Hi again, Yea I think I'm going to attend US career myself
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andri in Novi, Michigan 17 days ago |
A in Bronx, New York said: Yea I think I'm going to attend US career myself After reviewing all schools in question...think I'm going with US Career as well. |
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vintage_lover in Boca Raton, Florida 6 days ago |
Ali in Grand Rapids, Michigan said: Hi, Hi,
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Lynda in Palm Bay, Florida 2 days ago |
I am interested in the Event/ Wedding Planning programs as well and was hoping that one or all of you who have already started the classes could give me some feedback on how the classes are working for you. I am also interested in starting my own business and if any of you are in the Central Florida area I would be interested in talking to you. |
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