Class Syllabus: Event Planning: Professionals and Novices
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Course Description
Do you enjoy planning parties? Do you have a knack for creativity and organization? Ready to become an Event Planner? Then join us for Event Planning Professionals and Novices where you will learn the ins and outs of Event Planning. Whether you are just starting out or have been planning events for while, this class will provide you all of the tools needed to plan a successful event on any type of budget!
Event Planning has been and remains a very popular and requested profession. Many businesses are incorporating event planner's to help them with their events from everyday meetings to corporate parties. Whether you want to do weddings, social events, birthdays, and/or everyday parties; this course will provide you with the tools you need to call yourself an Event Planner or even an Event Director. We will discover what works best for you in the Event Consulting business.
If you are considering becoming an Event Planner or you just want to know the job duties of an Event/Wedding Planner, then you will enjoy this class. Since most professional wedding and event courses can cost so much, this course was developed to let you get the information you need but at the same time, save your money to put towards your own event/wedding business. While being certified is not required to be an Event or Wedding Planner, getting the education to be a Professional Planner is necesary
You will learn how to plan all types of events, weddings, theme parties, business meetings, birthdays, bridal and baby showers, and more. You will discover how to create your own business plan, business contract, pricing package, and of course, how to deal with hostile clients and working within their budget. Every aspect of being an Event Planner and running a successful company is detailed in this course. We will create your business forms and portfolio and finish off with you planning an event on a limited budget (somthing most clients want - a BIG EVENT on a SMALL BUDGET).
From Event Planner Associations to Certification Courses and even utilizing Event Planning software, this course will cover everything that you will need to become a successful Event Planner or just having fun planning your own events! Event Planning is difficiult and not everyone enjoys being an event planner nor the dedication it takes when working with unpleasant vendors, venues, and clients but with the tools this class provides it will allow you to discover if Event Planning is for you. You may do Event Planning full time, part time, or anytime you choose. Everyday someone is planning an event, whether it is a barbeque down the street to a Christmas Party for the local bank, join us today and let's start planning those Events!!!
Be careful of classes that you take regarding Wedding and Event Planning. Most people that teach these courses do not own their own business nor have they been in the business very long. I am a Certified Wedding Specialist/Director, owner of a successful Event/Wedding Corporation, Author of The Little Wedding Handbook for Brides and Grooms and have been teaching successfully Event and Wedding Planning with Universal since 2003. Let's learn together and get you on your way to a successful Event Planning Career!
Course Requirements
For this course all you need is internet access and a desire to want to learn all about event planning. There will be book recommendations but they are not required to take this course.
Course Goals
When you finish this course you will be able to plan events and run your own Event Planning Business. You will discover the world of Event Planning and what goes in to being an Event Planner on a daily basis. You will also have the tools you need to start your own business.
Course Materials
None required
Grading Policy
This course is based on Pass/Fail using a point system. 70 points or 70% will be passing, anything below 70 is failing. This course is fairly simple if you take your time and complete all assignments. I am available should you have any questions or concerns.
Disclaimer
The instructor of this course and UniversalClass.com are not responsible for anyone failing this course. Any information gathered from this course is to the best of our knowledge to be accurate and helpful, we cannot be held liable for any misinformation represented in this course or postings from other students.
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