Financial Skills for Event Success
+61 408 067 904Getting started with our event budget planning courses doesn't require fancy equipment or expensive software. Most people already have what they need. But knowing the specifics helps you prepare properly and get the most from your learning investment. Here's what we actually recommend based on running these programs since 2019.
You don't need a powerhouse machine. Any laptop or desktop from the past five years will handle our coursework comfortably.
Stable connection matters more than blazing speed. We've designed content to work well even on modest bandwidth.
We work with commonly available tools. You probably have some already, and the rest are free or low-cost.
Clear communication makes learning easier. Basic equipment works fine, though quality gear improves the experience.
Study on the go if needed. Our platform adapts to smartphones and tablets, though computers work best for intensive work.
You don't need to be tech-savvy. If you can send emails and browse websites, you're ready to start.
Spent fifteen years managing corporate event budgets before teaching. Alistair breaks down complex financial concepts into practical steps that actually stick. His background in both accounting and event management gives him a unique perspective on what works in real scenarios.
Former software trainer who pivoted to event finance education. Vesna helps students master the technical side without getting overwhelmed. She understands that spreadsheets intimidate people and knows exactly how to make them approachable and even enjoyable to work with.
Technical requirements mean nothing without good teaching. We've refined our approach over six years to help people who genuinely worry about their tech skills.
Every lesson starts with the basics. We assume nothing about your prior knowledge. And we move at a pace that lets concepts settle in before adding complexity.
Our instructors write detailed guides based on real student questions and common technical hurdles. These aren't marketing fluff—they're practical resources we wish existed when we started.
Most budget templates use overcomplicated formulas that break when you edit them. We've identified twelve essential functions that handle 95% of event budget scenarios, tested across hundreds of student projects since 2022.
Free spreadsheets versus paid software—what difference does it really make? We compared seven popular options using criteria from actual event planners working on budgets from five thousand to half a million dollars.
Formula errors, corrupted files, sync issues, version conflicts, and backup failures. These problems pop up constantly in our student support channels. Here's how to prevent them and recover quickly when they happen anyway.
Our September 2025 intake opens in three months. Before then, we offer free technical compatibility checks. Upload your system specs and we'll confirm everything will run smoothly. No pressure, no sales pitch—just honest feedback about whether our courses match your current technology.