A comprehensive guide to SEA's structured certification pathway—from foundational competence to elite mastery.
The Special Events Academy™ offers a structured, tiered pathway designed to take you from foundational competence to elite mastery. Understanding the differences helps you select the best starting point.
Building the Foundations
A solid baseline understanding with enough knowledge to support or coordinate small to mid-sized events.
Operational Excellence & Professionalization
You become a competent, reliable, professional event operator capable of producing complex events.
Advanced Certificate of Excellence
You're recognized as a high-level expert capable of producing major events with confidence.
Certified Event Professional (Capstone Required)
Students who have completed: BASE + CORE + ACE
Certification as a CEP—your evidence that you meet the highest training standard in the SEA system.
Whether you're just starting out or ready to complete your CEP, we have the right program for you. Save $248 when you enroll in the Full Bundle.
| Level | Best For | Duration | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASE | Beginners & Career Changers | 4-6 weeks | $249 |
| CORE | Working Planners | 6-8 weeks | $349 |
| ACE | Experienced Professionals | 8-10 weeks | $449 |
| CEP | All Three + Capstone | 3-6 months total | $799 Bundle |
Save $248 when you enroll in the Full CEP Bundle ($799 vs $1,047 separately)
Discover why professional certifications have become essential for career advancement.
Your complete roadmap to breaking into the events industry successfully.
The critical competencies that separate certified professionals from the rest.