Master Event Budget Planning
Learn practical financial management skills for successful events through hands-on workshops and real-world case studies. Our comprehensive program starts August 2025.
Our Teaching Approach
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Case Study Framework
Work with real event budgets from Melbourne festivals and corporate gatherings. You'll analyze actual spending patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities that experienced planners use.
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Scenario-Based Learning
Practice handling budget crises, vendor negotiations, and last-minute changes. These situations happen regularly in event planning, so we prepare you thoroughly.
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Interactive Workshops
Build spreadsheet models, create contingency plans, and present budget proposals. Small class sizes mean you get individual feedback on your work.
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Industry Connections
Guest speakers from Australia's event industry share their experiences with budget management. You'll hear stories about successful events and expensive mistakes to avoid.
Meet Your Instructors
Brennan Valdez
Senior Budget Analyst
Brennan managed budgets for over 200 corporate events across Australia. He specializes in technology conferences and trade shows, where budget precision makes the difference between profit and loss. His practical workshops focus on real-world problem solving.
Caspian McBride
Event Finance Specialist
Caspian worked with major music festivals and sporting events throughout Victoria. He understands the unique challenges of large-scale budget management and teaches students how to handle complex vendor relationships and contingency planning.
Zara Thornfield
Financial Planning Consultant
Zara brings fifteen years of experience from wedding planning and private celebrations. She teaches the art of client communication around budget constraints and helps students develop negotiation skills that save money without compromising quality.
12-Week Program Schedule
Our structured approach builds your skills progressively, starting with fundamentals and advancing to complex budget scenarios.
Budget Fundamentals
Learn the core principles of event financial planning. We cover spreadsheet setup, cost categories, and basic forecasting. You'll work with sample budgets to understand how professional planners structure their financial documents.
Vendor Management & Negotiation
Understand how to work with suppliers, caterers, and venues. Practice negotiation techniques and learn to spot hidden costs. Guest speakers from the industry share their experiences with vendor relationships.
Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning
Develop skills in identifying potential budget risks and creating backup plans. Work through crisis scenarios where events face unexpected costs or vendor problems. Learn how to communicate budget changes to clients.
Advanced Analysis & Presentation
Complete a comprehensive budget project for a simulated large-scale event. Present your financial plan to instructors and receive detailed feedback. Learn post-event budget analysis and reporting techniques.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Our next program begins August 2025 with limited spaces available. Evening and weekend options accommodate working professionals throughout Victoria.
