Plan Events That Actually Stay on Budget
You know how event budgets spiral out of control? We teach you the financial planning skills that event managers actually use. No fluff. Just practical budgeting methods that work when you're coordinating multiple vendors and handling last-minute changes.
See How We Teach
Astrid Koskinen
Financial Planning Lead
Renata Vostok
Event Finance Specialist
Learn From People Who've Managed Real Event Budgets
Both Astrid and Renata spent years handling event finances before they started teaching. Astrid worked with corporate conferences where a single mistake could mean tens of thousands over budget. Renata coordinated community festivals where every dollar mattered.
They don't teach theory. They walk you through the exact spreadsheets and tracking systems they built when managing their own events. The course includes their actual budget templates, vendor negotiation scripts, and contingency planning frameworks.
- Work through real budget scenarios based on actual events they managed
- Get feedback on your budget drafts before you present them to stakeholders
- Learn vendor negotiation tactics that saved them significant amounts
- Access their personal collection of budget tracking tools and templates
Work With Other Event Planners
Most people join thinking they'll just learn budget techniques. What they don't expect is the network of other event coordinators they end up connecting with. When you're stuck on a vendor quote or need a second opinion on your contingency fund, you've got people to ask.
Budget Review Sessions
Bring your draft budgets to group sessions where everyone looks at each other's work and spots potential issues.
Vendor Contact Sharing
Access a shared database of vendor pricing that other students have collected from their own event planning.
Cost Comparison Groups
Compare your estimates with what others budgeted for similar event elements to spot discrepancies.
Problem Solving Circles
When something goes wrong with your event budget, describe the situation and get practical suggestions from the group.
Course Investment Options
Classes begin October 2025 in Canberra. Payment plans available for all options. All prices in Australian dollars.
Foundation Track
A$2,400 12-week programme- Core budget planning methods
- Vendor cost estimation
- Budget tracking systems
- Group review sessions
- Template library access
Professional Track
A$3,800 20-week programme- Everything in Foundation
- Advanced financial planning
- Risk management strategies
- Individual budget reviews
- Negotiation workshops
- Post-event analysis methods
Mentorship Track
A$5,200 28-week programme- Everything in Professional
- One-on-one instructor time
- Budget for real upcoming event
- Stakeholder presentation prep
- Ongoing support post-course
Prices include all course materials and template access. Payment plans spread cost over course duration. Limited spots available per intake.