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