Course Overview:

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

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

Target Audience:

Anybody who is interested in learning Event Planning Skills.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand:

●       Types of Events

●       Brainstorming

●       Types of Entertainment

●       Support Staff

●       Technical Staff

●       Vendors

●       Finalize the Plan

●       Administrative Tasks

●       Get Organized

●       Post Event Activities

●       Wrapping Up

Prerequisites:

None

Course Materials:

Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)

eBook download and activation instructions

Agenda:

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

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up

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

Dates: 

State	City	Date	Early Bird Date	Standard Fee	Early Bird Fee	Venue	Enroll Now
Washington	Seattle	Oct 02nd, 2024	Sep 20th, 2024	USD 795.00	USD 595.00	Venue	Processing ... Register Now
Washington	Seattle	Nov 06th, 2024	Oct 25th, 2024	USD 795.00	USD 595.00	Venue	Processing ... Register Now
Washington	Seattle	Dec 04th, 2024	Nov 22nd, 2024	USD 795.00	USD 595.00	Venue	Processing ... Register Now