Festivals and Live Events

QC Event School’s Festivals and Live Events specialization course is designed for event professionals who want to expand their expertise into the exciting world of live entertainment and large-scale public events. Through a comprehensive online curriculum, students learn how to plan and execute concerts, festivals, sports entertainment productions, and other live experiences while developing creative event themes, atmospheres, and audience-focused concepts. The program also explores key aspects of live event coordination, including vendor management, entertainment booking, and risk management for large public gatherings.

Throughout the course, students receive personalized feedback from experienced event planning professionals and gain access to a supportive online community with bonus resources and networking opportunities. In-depth video case studies provide valuable behind-the-scenes insight into high-profile live events and productions, helping students better understand industry expectations and execution strategies. Upon completion, graduates earn the International Festivals and Live Events Planning Professional™ (IFLP™) designation, demonstrating their ability to confidently manage and produce engaging live events within the entertainment and corporate event industries.

Admission Requirements

• This specialization course assumes a degree of knowledge in the corporate event planning industry. Students should have previous training in corporate event planning, or relevant work experience before enrolling in this course.

What You’ll Learn

• Plan and coordinate festivals, concerts, and large-scale live events.
• Develop creative event themes, entertainment concepts, and audience experiences.
• Manage vendors, performers, and production logistics for live events.
• Identify and reduce risk factors for public and entertainment events.