Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
Language: English
Duration: 1 Day
Credits: 8
Course Delivery: Classroom/ Virtual Live/ On-Site
Course Overview:
Events do not just happen, they take time to plan, develop, and create. This workshop is designed to give your participants the tools needed to host a great event. They will touch on planning and administrative techniques that will give them the confidence to run an engaging event that will leave a positive and lasting impression on each attendee.
With our Event Planning workshop your participants will explore ways to work with vendors, security, technicians, and wait staff. They will touch on different event types such as awards ceremonies, charity events, and business conferences. By utilizing the correct skill set you will be provided the details to pull off a successful event.
Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in learning Event Planning Skills
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand:
- Types of Events
- Brainstorming
- Types of Entertainment
- Support Staff
- Technical Staff
- Vendors
- Finalize the Plan
- Administrative Tasks
- Get Organized
- Post Event Activities
- Wrapping Up
Prerequisites:
None
Course Materials:
Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:
Internet for downloading the eBook
Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
eBook download and activation instructions
Agenda:
Module One: Types of Events
- Awards
- Charity
- Conferences and Seminar
- Holiday
- Case Study
- Module One: Review Questions
Module Two: Brainstorming
- Determine the Event’s Purpose
- Determine a Theme
- Write Down & Review Ideas
- Determine a Date
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Types of Entertainment
- Games
- Activities
- Speakers
- Performers
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Support Staff
- Security
- Valet
- Wait Staff
- Clean up Crew
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Technical Staff
- Visual Technician (lighting)
- Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
- Audio Technician (Sound)
- Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Vendors
- Food
- Equipment
- Decorations and Furnishing
- Photography/ Video
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Finalize the Plan
- Venue
- Registration
- Entertainment
- Cuisine and Decor
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Administrative Tasks
- Create a Budget
- Branding and Marketing
- Insurance and Permits
- Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Get Organized
- Form a Team
- Timeline
- Checklists
- Backup Plans
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Post Event Activities
- Survey
- Share Media (photos and video)
- Send Thank you Notes
- Start planning the Next Event!
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
- Words From The Wise
- Review Of The Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations
Note:
However, catering to the demands of busy professionals, our virtual training programs are as effective as face-to-face learning. Reach us at info@academyforpros.com for dates and details of Instructor Led Live Virtual Sessions.
If you would like to get this course customized and delivered exclusively for your group, we have an On-Site Training Option you can reach us at info@academyforpros.com for more details about on-site or corporate training.
Offers:
Groups of 3 people 10% Discount
Groups of 5 people 15% Discount
Groups of 10 people 20% Discount