Course Schedule

Event Management

The event management course has been designed by the events industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently.

  • Fast track your career in event management
  • Learn the inside secrets of how to become a event management pro in months not years!
  • Study an events course that was designed in conjunction with the event management industry
  • Free up valuable time, don't wast time and money travelling to classes
  • Easy interest free payment plans
  • Introduction to Event Management
  • The event planning profession
  • Preliminary Steps to Plan an Event
  • Consult with the Client
  • Set Objectives
  • Choose a Date
  • Decide Who to Invite
  • Create Your Theme
  • Set the Event Agenda
  • Get Organized
  • Establish an Event Committee
  • Timeline Schedule
  • Budgets
  • Crisis and Backup Planning
  • The Rehearsal
  • Services and Specializations
  • Social Events
  • Corporate Events
  • Industry Events
  • Special Events
  • Venues
  • Finding a Venue
  • Space Requirements
  • Creating an RFP
  • Site Inspection
  • Site Confirmation
  • Pre-Event Meeting
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Publicity
  • Sponsorships
  • Vendors
  • Types of Vendors
  • How to Find Vendors
  • Choosing Vendors
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Tips for Specific Types of Vendors
  • Coordination with the Suppliers
  • Event Day
  • The day of the event
  • After the Event / Event Evaluations
  • Preparing for Your Career
  • Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Ability
  • Creativity
  • Persistence
  • Getting Hired
  • Employers That Hire Event Planners
  • Event Planning Companies
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Corporate Market
  • How to Find Job Vacancies
  • Advertised Positions
  • Unadvertised Positions
  • How to Create a Job
  • Job Hunting Materials
  • How to Prepare a Resume
  • How to Prepare a Cover Letter
  • Interviews
  • What Employers Are Looking For
  • How to Prepare and What to Wear
  • How to Make a Great Impression
  • Interview Questions
  • Discussing Salary
  • Following Up
  • Getting Promoted
  • Starting Your Own Business
  • Getting Started
  • Creating a Business Plan
  • Choosing a Business Name
  • Legal Matters / Insurance
  • Setting Up Your Business
  • Location
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Employees and Contractors
  • Differences Between Employees and Contractors
  • Tips for Working with Contractors
  • Financial Matters
  • Start-Up Funding
  • Keeping Track of Your Finances
  • Taxes
  • Setting Your Fees
  • Getting Paid
  • Client Contracts
  • Getting Clients
  • Getting Started
  • Choose Your Target Markets
  • Promotional Tools: brochures, your portfolio & website
  • Marketing Techniques
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Promotional Events
  • Advertising
  • Free Media Publicity
  • Marketing to Corporate Clients
  • Responding to a Request For Proposal
  • Working With Clients
  • Responding to Inquiries
  • First Meeting with a New Client