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Event planners need up to date information that explains everything from how to decorate, to the use of technology, and everything in between. It is through planned events that we remember our shared history, our friends, family, and community. In this course we describe the creative process of event planning, how to identify the needs of your guests, how to budget and control costs and how to develop a design both virtually and in person. You will also learn about video, audio, and other design equipment, as well as how to present design models to potential clients.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define the principles of event leadership and management
- Recognize the steps for planning an event budget, working with vendors, and necessary time management skills
- Differentiate between types of virtual and live events, venues, seating arrangements and audio and visual effects
- Identify various design approaches and how to implement them
- Recall types of design elements, impacts and sustainability
Event Planning and Management Module 1
Event Project Management
- What is an Event?
- Event Management Challenges
- Events, Human History and Culture
- Role of Event Managers
- Events as Projects
- Project Management Perspectives
- Event Project Definition, Organization and Framework
- Stakeholder Requirements
- Project Planning
- Project Risk Management
Event Planning and Management Module 2
Event Design and Operations
- Events as Designed Experiences
- Concept and Theme
- Understanding Event Experiences
- Event Staging and Logistics
- Why Do Operations Matter in Events?
- Event Operations Strategy
- Supply Chain Management
- Event Logistics and Capacity Management
Event Planning and Management Module 3
Human Resource Management
- Finding the Right People
- Challenges in Practice to the Events Industry
- Event Induction and Acculturation
- Effective Communication
- Employee Learning and Development
- Motivation
- Maximizing Performance and Retaining Employees
- Remunerating Staff
Event Planning and Management Module 4
Event Finance and Marketing
- Financial Terminology
- Financial Planning and Control
- Budgeting and Events
- Methods of Budgeting
- Comparing Actual and Budgeted Performance
- Event Marketing Planning
- Event Sponsorship
Event Planning and Management Module 5
Event Law, Health, Safety, and Risk Management
- Legal Environment
- Legal Requirements
- Insurance
- Guiding Principles of Health, Safety and Risk
- Health and Safety Management
- Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Specific Event Risks
Event Planning and Management Module 6
Sporting and Mega Events
- Overview of the Sports Industry
- Managing Participants
- Sporting Events Marketing
- Defining Mega Events
- Mega Event Periods
- Mega Event Tourism
Event Planning and Management Module 7
Public and Business Events
- Public Sector Specific Events
- Third Sector
- Categorization of Business Events
- Conferences and Meetings
- Incentive Events and Performance Improvement
- Networking Events
- Corporate Hospitality
- Exhibition and Trade Shows
- Business Event Customer
- Business Event Evaluation
Event Planning and Management Module 8
Cultural Events, Sustainability and Media
- Cultural Events
- Festivals
- Programming and Marketing Cultural Events and Festivals
- Event Impacts
- Measuring Impacts and Evaluating Events
- Sustainable Events
- The Role of the Media in Events Management
- Media Management
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses are always under improvement for your benefit**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Upon successful completion of our Event Planning and Management course, students will be prepared for an entry-level job in the Event Planning industry and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Event Planning Specialist (CEPS).
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player