EVENT PLANNERS ALLIANCE

Practical Knowledge for Event Professionals

Start your event business, strengthen your skills and grow your professional practice with EPA books, guides, membership and certification pathways.

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For aspiring planners, working professionals and training institutions.

BOOKS & GUIDES

Turn knowledge into better events.

Practical resources for starting, planning and working professionally.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Start small.
Plan with confidence.

GET STARTED

Event Business 101

Build your first event business without owning equipment.

USD 9.99 View Guide
PLAN & DELIVER

The Practical Event Planning Guide

Organise budgets, suppliers and the details that shape an event.

USD 49.99 View Guide
WORK PROFESSIONALLY

Corporate Event Professional Readiness Guide

Prepare for corporate expectations and professional client service.

USD 19.99 View Guide
EPA Mark of Excellence
MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATION

Join EPA. Build your professional standing.

Become an EPA Professional Member and complete the Professional Readiness Self-Assessment as part of your certification pathway.

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Certification is awarded after successful assessment and EPA approval.

INITIAL MEMBERSHIP

USD 95

Annual renewal: USD 59

Join EPA

Includes the Professional Readiness Self-Assessment.

FOR INSTITUTIONS & TUTORS

Bring practical event knowledge into your classroom.

Resources for teaching event management, developing your programme and supporting your learners.

SUPPORT YOUR TEACHING

Tutor’s Guide

Practical guidance to help tutors prepare lessons and support learning in event management.

For teachers, tutors and trainers
STRUCTURE YOUR PROGRAMME

Curriculum Licence

An event management curriculum and structured delivery framework for institutional training.

Licensing package — USD 500
CONNECT YOUR LEARNERS

Training Partnership

Connect learners with EPA’s professional membership and certification pathway alongside your training.

Subject to application and approval
Explore Teaching Resources

Interested in a training partnership? Contact EPA

What Professionals Are Saying
“EPA certification changed how clients see my business. I now get taken seriously.” — James K., Kenya
“Simple, clear, and directly relevant to real event work. It made a difference immediately.” — Adaeze O., Nigeria
“It helped me structure my services better and approach clients with more confidence.” — Sarah M., UK
“EPA certification changed how clients see my business. I now get taken seriously.” — James K., Kenya
“Simple, clear, and directly relevant to real event work. It made a difference immediately.” — Adaeze O., Nigeria
“It helped me structure my services better and approach clients with more confidence.” — Sarah M., UK
ABOUT EVENT PLANNERS ALLIANCE

Supporting your next step in events.

Based in Cary, North Carolina, Event Planners Alliance supports aspiring planners, working professionals and training institutions through practical resources, professional membership and certification.

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