Overview
Corporate events span all industries and are planned for a variety of occasions and celebrations. Corporations and their employees celebrate many milestones and accomplishments within the life span of the growth and evolution of its people, products, and successes.
Corporate events may range from a new product launch to a retirement dinner. This course will cover the many types of corporate events.
More Specifically it will provide a detailed guideline on how to design the event, plan the event, set budgets, execute successfully, review performances, and charge for services. Become a corporate event planner today!
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Languages
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English
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Course Access Time
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6 months
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Instructor
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Qualified professionals will guide online students through the course and provided face to face mentoring (through Skype) and guidance for online assignments.
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Prerequisites/Audience
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There are no prerequisites for this class.
Requirements
Tuition includes CEP workbook, online curriculum, student center and certificate. Students have up to six months to complete the course and can work at their own pace.
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Lesson 1 Event Planning Module 1-Event Leadership • Anthropological and Sociological Origins • Growth Opportunities • Public Relations • Global Business • The Event Planning Profession • Civic Events • Models of Sustainable Event Leadership • SWOT Analysis • The Creative Process in Event Planning • Gap Analysis Module 2-Event Plan, Human Resources and Time Management • Visual Cues • Soundscaping • Identifying the Needs of Your Guests • Weight, Size, Volume • Transportation and Parking Factors • Composing the Event Plan • Human Resource Management • Leadership Styles • Leadership Characteristics • Organizational Charts • Time Management Module 3-Financial Leadership and Vendors • Budgeting • Producing Profit • Controlling and Reducing Costs • Ensuring Positive Event Cash Flow • Accounts Payable • Common Event Financial Challenges • Contracting Your Vendor Partners • On-Site Coordination • Catering Management • Coordinating Technical Production Module 4-Marketing and Risk Management • The 5 Ps of Marketing • Internal vs. External Event Marketing • Event Promotion Techniques • Internet Marketing for Events • Web Design and Management • Risk-Averse Procedures • Differences Among Morals, Laws and Ethics • Future Trends in CSR • Compiling with the Americans with Disabilities Act • Why is CSR Important in the Special Events Industry? Module 5-Virtual Events and Career Growth • Virtual vs. Live • Distance or Blending Learning? • Creating New Revenue • Tracking and Encouraging the Progress of Leaders • Marketing Online vs. Virtual Events • Environmental Sustainability • Your First Five Steps to Creating Sustainable Events • Cultural Sustainability • Local Economies • Promoting Your Greener Event Module 6-Venues and Staging • What is a Corporate Event? • Who Attends a Corporate Event? • History and Future of Corporate Events • Types of Venus Site Surveys • Common Venue Oversights • Selecting a Venue • Why is Staging Needed? • Types of Staging • Stage Configuration • Choosing the Best Stage for Your Event Module 7-Seating, Rigging, Lighting and Video • Types of Chairs and Tables • Estimating Seating Capacity • Choosing the Best Seating Configurations • The Basics of Rigging • Rigging Equipment • Rigging Points • Elements of Light • Gobos • Three-Point Lighting • Video Cameras and Controls Module 8-Audio, Speakers and Design Teams • Why Are Audio Systems Needed? • Parts of a Sound System • Types of Microphones and Speakers • Preparation Spaces • Presentation Management • The Value of Rehearsals • The Proposal Response Process • Advantages and Disadvantages of Freelance and Corporate Design Teams • Differences Between Freelance and Corporate • Roles within an Event Design Team Module 9-Developing a Design • Drafting Software • Venue Floor Plans • Creating a Working Floor Plan • Fundamentals of Design • A Designer’s Toolkit • Transforming Data into Design Research • Using Your Design Palette • Areas of Focus • Design Approaches • Common Scenic Styles for the Corporate Event World Module 10-Environment Design, Materials and Presenting • Providing Directions • Providing Atmosphere • Scenic Materials and Construction • Scenic Painting • Adding Finishing Touches • How Scenic Concepts are Presented • Illustration Styles • Effective Presentation Models • The Order of Your Presentation 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 Module 2-Getting Started • Choosing a Location • Creating Effective Proposals and Agreements • Financing Your Business • Hiring Employees • Hiring Outside Vendors 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 Module 4-Managing Your Finances and Final Steps • Financial Statements • Maintaining Cash Flow • Planner Profiles • Keep Your Business Healthy • Recipe for Success Hide Syllabus
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