Make Event Budgets Work for You
Planning a corporate event or conference shouldn't mean guessing where your money goes. Our autumn 2025 program helps you build realistic budgets and track spending with clarity.
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Most people panic when asked to create an event budget from scratch. Where do you start? What gets forgotten?
We break down the actual process. You'll learn how to estimate venue costs, track vendor expenses, and spot where money tends to disappear. No fluff or theory—just practical methods you can use right away.
Classes begin September 2025 with weekend options available.
How We Structure Learning
Foundation Week
Start with the basics: creating line items, categorizing expenses, and understanding typical event cost structures. You'll build your first practice budget during this week.
Real Scenarios
Work through case studies based on actual events. See what went wrong, what went right, and how to avoid common mistakes that blow budgets out of proportion.
Tracking Methods
Learn different approaches to monitor spending during an event. Some prefer spreadsheets, others use apps—we show you both so you can pick what fits your style.
Final Project
Create a complete budget for a fictional event, present it to the group, and get feedback. This becomes part of your portfolio for future opportunities.
Before this course, I'd estimate costs based on guesswork. Now I actually know where to look for accurate pricing and how to build in realistic contingencies. The instructor's examples from real events made everything click.
— Freja Lindström, completed December 2024
What You'll Cover
Eight weeks of focused content designed around what event planners actually need. Each session runs 90 minutes with time for questions.
- Vendor negotiation tactics and contract review basics
- Building contingency reserves that make sense
- Software tools comparison (free and paid options)
- Post-event financial reporting and analysis
- Managing sponsor contributions and tracking requirements
- Dealing with last-minute cost changes without stress
Program kicks off in October 2025 with both online and in-person options available across Western Australia.
Who Teaches This
Callum Brandt
Managed budgets for corporate conferences across Perth since 2017. Has seen every possible financial disaster and knows how to prevent them.
Sienna Kovač
Specializes in nonprofit event finance and grant reporting. Brings practical experience from running fundraisers with tight budgets and strict accountability.
Ready to Get Started?
Early registration for our October 2025 session opens in July. Check the full schedule and course structure on our program page.
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