Event Planning

Events do not just happen, they take time to plan, develop, and create. This course is designed to give 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 an each attendee.

With our Event Planning course, 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, participants will be provided the details to pull off a successful event.

Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

Module Two: Types of Events

• Awards
• Charity
• Conferences and Seminar
• Holiday
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Three: Brainstorming

• Determine the Event"s Purpose
• Determine a Theme
• Write Down & Review Ideas
• Determine a Date
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Four: Types of Entertainment

• Games
• Activities
• Speakers
• Performers
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Five: Support Staff

• Security
• Valet
• Wait Staff
• Clean up Crew
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Six: Technical Staff

• Visual Technician (lighting)
• Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
• Audio Technician (Sound)
• Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Seven: Vendors

• Food
• Equipment
• Decorations and Furnishing
• Photography/ Video
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Eight: Finalize the Plan

• Venue
• Registration
• Entertainment
• Cuisine and Decor
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Nine: Administrative Tasks

• Create a Budget
• Branding and Marketing
• Insurance and Permits
• Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Ten: Get Organized

• Form a Team
• Timeline
• Checklists
• Backup Plans
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Eleven: Post Event Activities

• Survey
• Share Media (photos and video)
• Send Thank you Notes
• Start planning the Next Event!
• Case Study
• Review Questions