Questions About EPA
What is Event Planners Alliance?
EPA is a professional platform based in Cary, North Carolina, USA. We support the events industry through practical resources, assessment-based certification, directory visibility and partnerships.
Who can apply for EPA certification?
Event planners, event service providers, students, graduates and event businesses can apply. EPA reviews each application to confirm the appropriate requirements.
Do I need to attend a course?
No course attendance is required for the EPA certification pathway. Applicants demonstrate professional readiness through assessment and review.
How does certification work?
- Submit your free application.
- Pay after EPA reviews your application.
- Receive preparation materials and complete the assessment.
- Receive your certificate and badge after successful assessment and approval.
After payment, your applicant profile is published with the status Assessment pending.
What does certification cost?
The initial certification assessment fee is USD 95. It includes preparation materials and an applicant listing. Successful applicants receive an EPA certificate and badge, valid for 12 months from approval.
Payment starts the assessment process and does not guarantee certification.
How do I renew my certification?
Existing EPA-certified professionals can renew for USD 59. Renewal includes a review of professional details, updated certification credentials and continued directory visibility for another 12 months, subject to renewal approval.
Can I buy the guides without applying for certification?
Yes. EPA guides and toolkits are available to purchase separately for personal study, business use and practical planning. Buying a resource does not automatically award EPA certification.
What is available for institutions and tutors?
EPA offers an Event Management Curriculum and a companion Tutor Guide with lesson plans, teaching notes, activities and assessment guidance. These support teaching delivery; they do not confer institutional accreditation or authority to issue EPA certification.
Can organizations work with EPA professionals?
Organizations can explore EPA profiles when sourcing event professionals and service providers, alongside their own procurement and supplier checks. Corporate partnership enquiries are also welcome.