Course Synopsis

Successful event planning starts with possessing good communication skills, being highly organized, and having the ability to follow up with vendors until completion. Preparation before, during, and after is crucial in helping reach your desired objectives. This workshop will teach you how to anticipate and solve common planning issues for any small event such as informal gatherings, up to complex meetings. Effectively troubleshooting will help insure a happy and enjoyable event. 

Course Objectives 

Understand the different types of events Understand the planning process Know how to organize your event Understand how to manage and organize your staff effectively Know how to tie up loose ends after the event. Course Objectives Understand the different types of events Understand the planning process Know how to organize your event Understand how to manage and organize your staff effectively Know how to tie up loose ends after the event

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives

  • 2

    Types of Events

    • Module 2 - Types of Events

    • Module 2 - Awards

    • Module 2 - Charity

    • Module 2 - Confrences and Seminars

    • Module 2 - Holiday

    • Module 2 - Case Study

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Module 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    Brainstorming

    • Module 3 - Brainstorming

    • Module 3 - Determine the Event's Purpose

    • Module 3 - Determine a Theme

    • Module 3 - Write Down & Review Ideas

    • Module 3 - Determine a Date

    • Module 3 - Case Study

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Types of Entertainment

    • Module 4 - Types of Entertainment

    • Module 4 - Games

    • Module 4 - Activities

    • Module 4 - Speaker

    • Module 4 - Performers

    • Module 4 - Case Study

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    Support Staff

    • Module 5 - Support Staff

    • Module 5 - Security

    • Module 5 - Vallet

    • Module 5 - Waiters/Waitresses

    • Module 5 - Clean Up Crew

    • Module 5 - Case Study

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz

  • 6

    Technical Staff

    • Module 6 - Technical Staff

    • Module 6 - Visual Technician

    • Module 6 - Media Technician

    • Module 6 - Audio Technician

    • Module 6 - Specialized Equipment Technician

    • Module 6 - Case Study

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Vendors

    • Module 7 - Vendors

    • Module 7 - Food Vendors

    • Module 7 - Equipment Vendor

    • Module 7 - Decorations and Furnishing Vendors

    • Module 7 - Photography/Video Vendor

    • Module 7 - Case Study

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Finalize the Plan

    • Module 8 - Finalize the Plan

    • Module 8 - Venue

    • Module 8 - Registration

    • Module 8 - Entertainment

    • Module 8 - Cuisine and Décor

    • Module 8 - Case Study

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    Administrative Tasks

    • Module 9 - Administrative Tasks

    • Module 9 - Create a Budget

    • Module 9 - Branding and Marketing

    • Module 9 - Insurance and Permits

    • Module 9 - Contracts

    • Module 9 - Case Study

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz

  • 10

    Getting Organized

    • Module 10 - Get Organized

    • Module 10 - Form a Team

    • Module 10 - Timeline

    • Module 10 - Checklists

    • Module 10 - Backup Plans

    • Module 10 - Case Study

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz

  • 11

    Post Event Activities

    • Module 11 - Post-Event Actvities

    • Module 11 - Survey

    • Module 11 - Share Media

    • Module 11 - Send Thank You Notes

    • Module 11 - Start Planning the Next Event

    • Module 11 - Case Study

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping Up

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