Our Training Programmes
Learn. Create. Succeed.
At Gurus Academy SA, we equip aspiring and existing event entrepreneurs with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. Our training programmes are designed to be practical, empowering, and industry-relevant. Whether you’re interested in planning, styling, candle making, or business management, we have the right course for you. Learn from industry professionals, gain confidence, and turn your passion into a profitable business.
Event Planning & Management (Theory)
▪ History of Events
▪ Types of Events
▪ Costing & Pricing
▪ Events Agreements & Contracts
▪ Planning an event (Wedding planning principles)
(Develop project plan, Develop themes and concepts, Venue bookings, Invitations & RSVP management, Manage wedding budget and financial reports, Manage wedding stationery & gifts registries, Manage service providers/ suppliers, Coordinate wedding day activities, Closing report)
❖Training – R 3 000
Events Candles Making
✅ Required equipment and tools
✅ Different types of waxes, moulds, and wicks
✅ Recommended wax melting temperatures
✅ Candle colours and fragrances
✅ Cooling and setting periods
✅ Hands-on candle making techniques
✅ Costing and pricing for sales
✅ List of reliable suppliers
Training Options:
🟢 Training Only – R2,000
🟢 Training + Starter Kit – R3,500 ( 5 kg paraffin wax, 15m Wick, 2 x acrylic dinner candle moulds + 3 x silicone Pillar candle moulds, 5 x 25g basic colourants)
Balloons Art & Styling (Practical)
✅ Required equipment
✅ Different types of balloons
✅ Different sizes of balloons
✅ Balloon colour coordination and stuffing
✅ Balloon garland setup
✅ Costing and pricing
✅ List of suppliers
Training Options:
🟢 Training Only – R2,000
🟢 Training + Starter Kit – R3,000 ( 3 x 100 x 12” balloons, 2 x 5” balloons,1 x electric pump, 1 x hand pump)
Flower Arranging (Practical)
✅ Required equipment
✅ Different types of flowers and flower selection
✅ Posy arrangements
✅ Backdrop flowers
✅ Floral runners
✅ Bridal bouquet
✅ Costing and pricing
✅ List of suppliers
🟢 Training – R5,000
Event Styling (Practical)
✅ Tent & venue draping
✅ Roof lighting and decorations
✅ Flooring
✅ Stage and backdrop styling
✅ Table setting
✅ Welcome photobooth styling
🟢 Training – R8,000
Business Management
✅ Business registrations
(Includes business name selection, company registration, business bank account setup & FREE logo design)
✅ Branding and marketing
✅ Expert business coaching session
🟢 FREE provided you attended any of the paid training