About This Event
Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session
Course Overview:
Successful events don’t happen by chance—they require careful planning, coordination, and attention to detail. This Event Planning Workshop is designed to provide participants with the essential tools, techniques, and confidence needed to organize and deliver impactful events.
Throughout the workshop, you will explore practical planning methods, administrative processes, and coordination strategies that ensure your event runs smoothly and leaves a positive, lasting impression on every attendee.
You will also learn how to effectively collaborate with vendors, technical teams, security personnel, and support staff. The course covers a variety of event types, including awards ceremonies, charity events, business conferences, and corporate functions, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the event management process from start to finish.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and differentiate between various types of events
- Apply brainstorming techniques to develop event concepts
- Select appropriate entertainment options
- Coordinate support and technical staff effectively
- Manage vendors and external service providers
- Finalize detailed event plans with clarity
- Handle essential administrative tasks
- Organize timelines, budgets, and logistics
- Conduct post-event evaluations
- Successfully wrap up and close event activities
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Target Audience
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in developing professional event planning skills, including beginners and those looking to enhance their existing knowledge.
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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
Location
Location
Regus - New York City - 100 Church Street, 100 Church Street 8th Floor, Ph No +1 469 666 9332, New York, New York, 10007, United States
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