Event Planning

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Course Description

Planning an event requires a mix of creativity, organization, and attention to detail to bring a vision to life. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, a social celebration, or a community event, success lies in seamlessly coordinating every element to create a memorable experience. This e-learning course is your step-by-step guide to mastering the art and science of event planning.

From setting clear objectives to managing budgets, timelines, and logistics, this course equips you with the essential skills to handle events of any size with confidence and professionalism. Learn how to anticipate challenges, engage stakeholders, and deliver events that exceed expectations, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

10+

Hours

62

Lectures

$60

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning 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 Outline

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

Assessment