Business and Professional Certified Event Planning Specialist 875 Hours 6 Months Beginner English Overview Syllabus Objectives Requirement Certification Features Event planners need professional caliber information that explains everything from how to decorate, to the use of technology, and everything in between. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners, you will learn that information and much more. It is through planned events that we remember our shared history, our friends, family, and community. We include information on greener events, corporate social responsibility, international best practices, and the expanding event field. You will also learn how technology, including the use of social media, may be harnessed to improve the financial, environmental, and other strategic outcomes of a special event. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the principles of event leadership • Identify the steps for planning an event budget, solving problems, and making critical decisions • Identify the requirements for working with vendors, securing a space, and marketing the event • Identify legal considerations and guidelines for writing event contracts • Identify the steps for starting your own event planning business Whether a celebration, business conference, industry show or convention – event planners are often an integral part of a successful event. Whatever the occasion, planners can assist in the design of the event, locating an appropriate site, determining food, beverage as well as decor needs, locating entertainment, managing the invitation process, arranging travel accommodations, hiring and overseeing personnel, supervising the event and so on. With all there is to do – it’s no wonder that event planners are in such high demand! After completing this course, you should be able to: Define the event planning business Recognize various aspects of starting an event planning business Recall different ways to market an event planning business Identify how to budget and control finances Course outline: Event Planning & Management Module 1 – Event Leadership • Anthropological & Sociological Origins • Global Business • The Event Leadership Profession • Demographic Changes • Career Opportunities • The 5 Phases of Event Leadership • A Blueprint for Your Event • Comprehensive Needs Assessment • Good Communication • Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) • Developing & Implementing the Event • Research the Event • Design a Program • Develop a Theme • Manage the Timeline Event Planning & Management Module 2 – Event Administration • Identify Leadership Characteristics • Make Critical Decisions • Solve Problems • Human Resource Management • Recruiting Staff & Volunteers • Effective Organizational Charts • Financial Administration • Maintain Event Records • Forecast Projected Revenues • Identify Sustainable Funding • Plan an Event Budget • Greener Events • Reduce Your Carbon Footprint • Minimize Waste • Implement Energy Efficiency • Market Your Greener Event Event Planning & Management Module 3 – Event Coordination & Marketing • Managing Vendor Contracts • Coordinate Catering Operations • Conduct & Analyze Site Inspections • On-Site Event Production • Integrate New Technologies • Event Contingency Plans • Registration Operations • Lighting, Sound, and Video • Event Leader as Producer • Advertising & Public Relations • Promotions & Sponsorships • The 5 Ps of Event Marketing • Promote Fairs & Festivals • Online Marketing • Using Social Media Event Planning & Management Module 4 – Legal, Ethical, Risk Management & Technology • Legal Event Documents • Control Liabilities • Risk Management Procedures • Inclusiveness, Morality & Ethics • Comply with ADA • Avoid Ethical Problems • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) • Measure the Social Responsibility Index • Technology & Event Planning • Using Mobile Technology • 360-degree Event Experience • Building Your Resume • Career Advancement • The New Best Practices • New Frontiers in Planning Events Event Planning & Management Module 5 – Corporate Events • What is a Corporate Event? • The Future of Corporate Events • Types of Venues • Anatomy of a Venue • Types of Staging • Choosing the Best Stage for Your Event • Types of Seating • Choosing the Best Seating for Your Event • Introduction to Rigging • Rigging Equipment • Introduction to Lighting • Elements of Lighting Event Planning & Management Module 6 – Audio, Video & Design • Video Basics • Video Cameras & Controls • Introduction to Audio • Understanding the Sound System • Types of Speakers & Presenters • Presentation Management • The Value of Rehearsals • Design Teams & Processes • The Proposal Response Process • Designing from the Ground Up • Drafting Software • Venue Floor Plans • The Fire Marshal’s Approval Event Planning & Management Module 7 – Developing & Presenting the Design • The Fundamentals of Design • Developing a Design Palette • Scenic Design • Design Approaches • Environment Design • Providing Atmosphere • Scenic Materials & Construction • Scenic Specialty Items • Dealing with Transportation • Presenting Your Design • Effective Presentation Methods • Ordering Your Presentation Event Planning & Management Module 8 – Start Your Own Event Planning Business • The Event Planning Industry • Who Hires Event Planners • Conducting Market Research • Building Your Business Foundation • Finding Your Niche • Creating a Map for Success • A Day in the Life • Developing Design Ideas • Getting Started • Choosing a Business Location • Financing Your Business • Buying Equipment & Inventory • Fundamentals of Hiring Employees • Paying Employees • Marketing Your Business • Managing Your Finances • Keeping Your Business Healthy Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 1 – The Event Planning Business • Who Hires Event Planners • Building Your Business Foundation • Calculating Start Up Costs • Design Time • Coordinating the Event Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 2 – Getting Started • Choosing a Location • Creating Effective Proposals and Agreements • Financing Your Business • Hiring Employees • Hiring Outside Vendors Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 3 – Types of Marketing • Networking to Business Success • The Power of Customer Service • Starting Up a Website • Marketing Your Website • The World of Social Media Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 4 – Managing Your Finances and Final Steps • Financial Statements • Maintaining Cash Flow • Planner Profiles • Keep Your Business Healthy • Recipe for Success Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Event Planning & Management Module 1 – Event Leadership • Anthropological & Sociological Origins • Global Business • The Event Leadership Profession • Demographic Changes • Career Opportunities • The 5 Phases of Event Leadership • A Blueprint for Your Event • Comprehensive Needs Assessment • Good Communication • Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) • Developing & Implementing the Event • Research the Event • Design a Program • Develop a Theme • Manage the Timeline Event Planning & Management Module 2 – Event Administration • Identify Leadership Characteristics • Make Critical Decisions • Solve Problems • Human Resource Management • Recruiting Staff & Volunteers • Effective Organizational Charts • Financial Administration • Maintain Event Records • Forecast Projected Revenues • Identify Sustainable Funding • Plan an Event Budget • Greener Events • Reduce Your Carbon Footprint • Minimize Waste • Implement Energy Efficiency • Market Your Greener Event Event Planning & Management Module 3 – Event Coordination & Marketing • Managing Vendor Contracts • Coordinate Catering Operations • Conduct & Analyze Site Inspections • On-Site Event Production • Integrate New Technologies • Event Contingency Plans • Registration Operations • Lighting, Sound, and Video • Event Leader as Producer • Advertising & Public Relations • Promotions & Sponsorships • The 5 Ps of Event Marketing • Promote Fairs & Festivals • Online Marketing • Using Social Media Event Planning & Management Module 4 – Legal, Ethical, Risk Management & Technology • Legal Event Documents • Control Liabilities • Risk Management Procedures • Inclusiveness, Morality & Ethics • Comply with ADA • Avoid Ethical Problems • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) • Measure the Social Responsibility Index • Technology & Event Planning • Using Mobile Technology • 360-degree Event Experience • Building Your Resume • Career Advancement • The New Best Practices • New Frontiers in Planning Events Event Planning & Management Module 5 – Corporate Events • What is a Corporate Event? • The Future of Corporate Events • Types of Venues • Anatomy of a Venue • Types of Staging • Choosing the Best Stage for Your Event • Types of Seating • Choosing the Best Seating for Your Event • Introduction to Rigging • Rigging Equipment • Introduction to Lighting • Elements of Lighting Event Planning & Management Module 6 – Audio, Video & Design • Video Basics • Video Cameras & Controls • Introduction to Audio • Understanding the Sound System • Types of Speakers & Presenters • Presentation Management • The Value of Rehearsals • Design Teams & Processes • The Proposal Response Process • Designing from the Ground Up • Drafting Software • Venue Floor Plans • The Fire Marshal’s Approval Event Planning & Management Module 7 – Developing & Presenting the Design • The Fundamentals of Design • Developing a Design Palette • Scenic Design • Design Approaches • Environment Design • Providing Atmosphere • Scenic Materials & Construction • Scenic Specialty Items • Dealing with Transportation • Presenting Your Design • Effective Presentation Methods • Ordering Your Presentation Event Planning & Management Module 8 – Start Your Own Event Planning Business • The Event Planning Industry • Who Hires Event Planners • Conducting Market Research • Building Your Business Foundation • Finding Your Niche • Creating a Map for Success • A Day in the Life • Developing Design Ideas • Getting Started • Choosing a Business Location • Financing Your Business • Buying Equipment & Inventory • Fundamentals of Hiring Employees • Paying Employees • Marketing Your Business • Managing Your Finances • Keeping Your Business Healthy Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 1 – The Event Planning Business • Who Hires Event Planners • Building Your Business Foundation • Calculating Start Up Costs • Design Time • Coordinating the Event Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 2 – Getting Started • Choosing a Location • Creating Effective Proposals and Agreements • Financing Your Business • Hiring Employees • Hiring Outside Vendors Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 3 – Types of Marketing • Networking to Business Success • The Power of Customer Service • Starting Up a Website • Marketing Your Website • The World of Social Media Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 4 – Managing Your Finances and Final Steps • Financial Statements • Maintaining Cash Flow • Planner Profiles • Keep Your Business Healthy • Recipe for Success After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the principles of event leadership • Identify the steps for planning an event budget, solving problems, and making critical decisions • Identify the requirements for working with vendors, securing a space, and marketing the event • Identify legal considerations and guidelines for writing event contracts • Identify the steps for starting your own event planning business All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader The Event Planning Specialist Certification (CEPS) exam from the National Career Certification Board (NCCB) prepares individuals for a rewarding career as an Event Planning Professional. One of the best ways to distinguish yourself in the Event Planning industry is to pursue a national certification from NCCB. Certified Event Planning Specialists (CEPS) are responsible for coordinating every last detail of an event; regardless of the size of the event. He or she arranges everything for an event to include; venue, menu selection, entertainment, decorations and everything in between. As more companies learn the value of professionally organized events, there is an increasing need for formal training in event planning. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board. Relevancy – With annual reviews and enhancements, this program guarantees accurate and relevant curriculum that meets employer requirements for the knowledge and skills demanded to successfully enter the workforce. Career Readiness – Our Career Kit is designed to provide students with the practical tools they’ll need to help find a job once they have completed training and earned their certification. With our Career Kit, students are sure to impress! Using our practical templates and prompts, students can present their BEST self to future employers. Curriculum Format – We believe career training should be engaging and fun, not exhausting, and boring. To achieve this, we have developed our program with a mix of formats including reading material, video lectures, procedure videos, interactive activities and games, knowledge check ins, and section assessments. By incorporating a balanced mixture of interactivity, engagement, and comprehension testing, this program ensures a well-rounded experience for students that will not only fully prepare them to enter the workforce but also provide a fun, entertaining way to learn. With real-life procedure videos, students are provided a combination of comprehensive instructions, visual and auditory demonstrations, and hands-on practice exercises. 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. Support Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey. Relevancy We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce. Certification Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost. Simulations and Case Studies Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job. Engaging and Interactive Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end. Program Description Description Audience Learning Objectives Support Description Completion Time Event planners need professional caliber information that explains everything from how to decorate, to the use of technology, and everything in between. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners, you will learn that information and much more. It is through planned events that we remember our shared history, our friends, family, and community. We include information on greener events, corporate social responsibility, international best practices, and the expanding event field. You will also learn how technology, including the use of social media, may be harnessed to improve the financial, environmental, and other strategic outcomes of a special event. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the principles of event leadership • Identify the steps for planning an event budget, solving problems, and making critical decisions • Identify the requirements for working with vendors, securing a space, and marketing the event • Identify legal considerations and guidelines for writing event contracts • Identify the steps for starting your own event planning business Whether a celebration, business conference, industry show or convention – event planners are often an integral part of a successful event. Whatever the occasion, planners can assist in the design of the event, locating an appropriate site, determining food, beverage as well as decor needs, locating entertainment, managing the invitation process, arranging travel accommodations, hiring and overseeing personnel, supervising the event and so on. With all there is to do – it’s no wonder that event planners are in such high demand! After completing this course, you should be able to: Define the event planning business Recognize various aspects of starting an event planning business Recall different ways to market an event planning business Identify how to budget and control finances Course outline: Event Planning & Management Module 1 – Event Leadership • Anthropological & Sociological Origins • Global Business • The Event Leadership Profession • Demographic Changes • Career Opportunities • The 5 Phases of Event Leadership • A Blueprint for Your Event • Comprehensive Needs Assessment • Good Communication • Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) • Developing & Implementing the Event • Research the Event • Design a Program • Develop a Theme • Manage the Timeline Event Planning & Management Module 2 – Event Administration • Identify Leadership Characteristics • Make Critical Decisions • Solve Problems • Human Resource Management • Recruiting Staff & Volunteers • Effective Organizational Charts • Financial Administration • Maintain Event Records • Forecast Projected Revenues • Identify Sustainable Funding • Plan an Event Budget • Greener Events • Reduce Your Carbon Footprint • Minimize Waste • Implement Energy Efficiency • Market Your Greener Event Event Planning & Management Module 3 – Event Coordination & Marketing • Managing Vendor Contracts • Coordinate Catering Operations • Conduct & Analyze Site Inspections • On-Site Event Production • Integrate New Technologies • Event Contingency Plans • Registration Operations • Lighting, Sound, and Video • Event Leader as Producer • Advertising & Public Relations • Promotions & Sponsorships • The 5 Ps of Event Marketing • Promote Fairs & Festivals • Online Marketing • Using Social Media Event Planning & Management Module 4 – Legal, Ethical, Risk Management & Technology • Legal Event Documents • Control Liabilities • Risk Management Procedures • Inclusiveness, Morality & Ethics • Comply with ADA • Avoid Ethical Problems • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) • Measure the Social Responsibility Index • Technology & Event Planning • Using Mobile Technology • 360-degree Event Experience • Building Your Resume • Career Advancement • The New Best Practices • New Frontiers in Planning Events Event Planning & Management Module 5 – Corporate Events • What is a Corporate Event? • The Future of Corporate Events • Types of Venues • Anatomy of a Venue • Types of Staging • Choosing the Best Stage for Your Event • Types of Seating • Choosing the Best Seating for Your Event • Introduction to Rigging • Rigging Equipment • Introduction to Lighting • Elements of Lighting Event Planning & Management Module 6 – Audio, Video & Design • Video Basics • Video Cameras & Controls • Introduction to Audio • Understanding the Sound System • Types of Speakers & Presenters • Presentation Management • The Value of Rehearsals • Design Teams & Processes • The Proposal Response Process • Designing from the Ground Up • Drafting Software • Venue Floor Plans • The Fire Marshal’s Approval Event Planning & Management Module 7 – Developing & Presenting the Design • The Fundamentals of Design • Developing a Design Palette • Scenic Design • Design Approaches • Environment Design • Providing Atmosphere • Scenic Materials & Construction • Scenic Specialty Items • Dealing with Transportation • Presenting Your Design • Effective Presentation Methods • Ordering Your Presentation Event Planning & Management Module 8 – Start Your Own Event Planning Business • The Event Planning Industry • Who Hires Event Planners • Conducting Market Research • Building Your Business Foundation • Finding Your Niche • Creating a Map for Success • A Day in the Life • Developing Design Ideas • Getting Started • Choosing a Business Location • Financing Your Business • Buying Equipment & Inventory • Fundamentals of Hiring Employees • Paying Employees • Marketing Your Business • Managing Your Finances • Keeping Your Business Healthy Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 1 – The Event Planning Business • Who Hires Event Planners • Building Your Business Foundation • Calculating Start Up Costs • Design Time • Coordinating the Event Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 2 – Getting Started • Choosing a Location • Creating Effective Proposals and Agreements • Financing Your Business • Hiring Employees • Hiring Outside Vendors Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 3 – Types of Marketing • Networking to Business Success • The Power of Customer Service • Starting Up a Website • Marketing Your Website • The World of Social Media Start Your Own Event Planning Business Module 4 – Managing Your Finances and Final Steps • Financial Statements • Maintaining Cash Flow • Planner Profiles • Keep Your Business Healthy • Recipe for Success Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! The intended audience for this program is individuals that are pursuing a career as an event planner. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define the principles of event leadership • Identify the steps for planning an event budget, solving problems, and making critical decisions • Identify the requirements for working with vendors, securing a space, and marketing the event • Identify legal considerations and guidelines for writing event contracts • Identify the steps for starting your own event planning business This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. 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