A proven curriculum
A structured, step-by-step system, from proposals and budgets to vendors, crises and virtual events. Practical and tested, not random videos.
Daraibo Events Academy
Become the certified event planner everyone wants to hire
A step-by-step course that takes you from aspiration to your first paying clients in 30 days, even if you don't know where to start. Trained, certified and mentored by Daraibo.
11Modules
6½ hrsOf video lessons
3 monthsMentorship
The DEA advantage
Why train with Daraibo Events Academy?
Mentorship and community
Three months of direct mentorship from Daraibo, and lifetime access to the alumni network of planners and industry professionals.
Earn while you learn
By the end you'll have written your first proposal, registered your business and started attracting paying clients.
Professional certification
Be recognised as a certified professional event planner, and command the fees and respect that come with it.
Curriculum
11 modules, from your first brief to your own business
15 video lessons, 6½ hours in all, with a practical task and downloadable resources in most modules.
01Introduction to events planning34 min
- Introduction to event planning34:09
- Task · Resources
02Checklists and timelines34 min
- Checklists and timelines33:57
- Task · Resources
03Proposals, concepts and themes1 hr 8 min
- Proposals and concepts38:43
- How to create a mood board (demo)29:06
- Theme guide · Task · Resources
04Budgeting29 min
- Budgeting28:51
- Tasks · Resources
05Client attraction and retention36 min
- Client attraction and maintenance36:27
- Task
06Starting your own business22 min
- Starting your own business21:47
- Task · Resources
07Crisis management27 min
- Crisis management23:58
- Crisis management case studies2:39
08Vendors and vendor relations36 min
- Vendors and vendor relations24:59
- Task walkthrough10:37
- Resources
09Layout and floor plan33 min
- Layout and floor plan32:55
- Task · Resources
10Managing virtual events26 min
- Managing virtual events25:41
11Digital marketing for your event business1 hr
- Digital marketing for event businesses44:41
- Composing a compelling bio14:52
- Resources
Your mentor
Learn from over a decade of high-profile events
Oluwaseun "Daraibo" Adewoye founded Daraibo Events and Services, a premier event concept and planning company. This course is everything he has learnt and practised, locally and internationally.
His company has delivered events for government, corporate, faith and NGO clients, including the autobiography launch of General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, and a book launch for the Nigeria Police Force. You learn the same methods his team uses.
Graduates
What our graduates say
As a decorator and event planner, I now have two related income streams, and they have transformed my finances.
I knew nothing about event planning before DEA. Now I have the confidence to plan any kind and size of event.
I was a banker. After training at DEA I quit my job, and now I run three businesses smoothly, without stress.
Questions
Before you enrol
Do I need any experience?
No. The course starts from the basics. Some of our graduates knew nothing about event planning before they joined.
How long does it take?
The lessons are designed to be completed in 30 days. Your mentorship with Daraibo continues for 3 months.
How do I get access after paying?
You pay and take the lessons on Selar, so you can start as soon as your payment goes through. Details for the weekly live coaching calls are shared with enrolled students.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate when you complete the course.
Ready to start?
Enrol today and begin the first module straight away.