Event Planning & Management – Online CPD Accredited Training Course

Event Planning & Management – Online CPD Accredited Training Course - Start an Event Planning Service

Successful event planning starts with possessing good communication skills, being highly organised, and having the ability to follow up with vendors until completion. Preparation before, during, and after is crucial in helping reach your desired objectives.

Study method - Online, self-paced (4-6 study hours)

Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)

Qualification - Certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

Awarding Body – CPD Certification Service (mapped to Ofqual Qualifications)

Course accreditation

The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines (in line CPD Certification Service requirements).

Course aims

With our event planning and management e-learning course, participants will learn 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

The objectives of this event planning online course are to:

• 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

What’s covered in this course?

This online event planning course covers the following:

Module One: Getting Started

• Housekeeping Items
• Pre-Assignment Review
• Workshop Objectives
• The Parking Lot
• Action Plan

Module Two: Types of Events

• Awards
• Charity
• Conferences and Seminar
• Holiday
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Brainstorming

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

Module Four: Types of Entertainment

• Games
• Activities
• Speakers
• Performers
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Support Staff

• Security
• Valet
• Wait Staff
• Clean up Crew
• Case Study
• Module Five: 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
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Vendors

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

Module Eight: Finalize the Plan

• Venue
• Registration
• Entertainment
• Cuisine and Decor
• Case Study
• Module Eight: 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
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Get Organized

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

Module Eleven: Post Event Activities

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

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words From The Wise
• Review Of The Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Recommended Reading
• Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

What is event management?

"Event management is the application of project management to the creation and development of large scale events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, formal parties, concerts, or conventions"

Why choose our online training courses?

All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!

1. Easy to follow and understand
2. Only 4 to 6 hours recommended study time
3. 1 year access to course & learning materials
4. Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
5. Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
6. Additional references and downloadable materials available
7. CPD Certification Service (mapped to Ofqual Qualifications)

Organisational e-learning

Are you responsible for organisational training and development or organisational statutory and mandatory compliance? You may want to find out more about how Learning Management System (LMS) may help your organisation. With our interactive LMS, managers and administrators can easily:

• set up a FREE blended learning environment;
• upload essential documents;
• upload individual and group learners;
• manage learners, including tracking progress
• review who has completed training
• download/print training reports for compliance audits

Event Planning & Management – Online CPD Accredited Training Course

Those interested in soft skills development, personal and professional development, presentation skills, communication skills, project management, leadership and management skills.

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

Soft skills development, personal and professional development, presentation skills, communication skills, project management, leadership and management skills.