Online Class: Event Planning 101
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 Course Description Event planning is one of the hottest new fields available to people from all walks of life today. Although some event planners may possess a college degree in business or a related field of study, a college degree is not required to be an event planner, nor is a certificate or any other formal training--although any training and/or education you can receive would certainly be very beneficial and give you an edge over others just starting out.
Those who are brand new to the field of event planning can earn excellent money in this career path, and the benefits and salary only increase with the event planner's contacts, networking and skill level. Those at the top of their game can earn in excess of millions per year. Event planning is an exciting, lucrative and interesting career choice; however, it is not for everyone. Those who have a lot of energy, are comfortable with self-promotion, enjoy talking to and socializing with strangers, who are well organized, can handle multi-tasking and have an eye for detail will enjoy this career. If you are laid back, shy and prefer to be "behind the scenes," you may want to choose another profession. This course will give you a great basic understanding of event planning. It will also explain some of the details of how the business works and what an event planner does exactly. Lastly, it will give you the basics to help get you started in this exciting, rewarding and often fun filled career.
There are ten comprehensive lessons written in an easy to follow, informative manner. The end of each lesson will provide you with multiple summary review questions so that you may effectively test your new found knowledge. We encourage you to use these self-test questions to determine whether you are ready to move on to the next lesson or if you should review portions of the preceding lesson before taking the next step. Don't rush yourself. Take the time to read all portions of the lessons and complete the exercises and self-tests. Making full use of this course, in its entirety, is the first step in getting more of what you want in life and business. The role of an event planner is part liaison, part therapist and part re-assuring friend. Event planners are hired specifically because the person, company, or group planning an event prefers to put the task in the hands of an expert rather than take on the task themselves.
Even if they have great confidence in the planner they choose to hire, most people will still have some concern about the event turning out well. If the event bombs, it is the person who hired the event planner that will ultimately look bad to the attendees of the event, not the event planner whom they have never met.
Also, many of those who hire an event planner will have strong opinions about what they want or don't want. Thus, the event planner must take these requests and decisions into consideration when planning the event. In this lesson, you will learn the basics of what an event planner is, what they are not and what they do. The US Department of Labor categorizes event planning under "Meeting and Convention Planning." Meetings, conventions and other events bring people together for a shared and common purpose.
Event planners work to ensure the success of the event in question and to have the end result come off seamlessly. Event planners, sometimes called EP's, coordinate every tiny detail of the event, from lining up the speakers and finding an appropriate location for the event to arranging for any printed material and/or audio-visual equipment required. Event planners may work for non-profit organizations, professional associations, individuals, governmental agencies, hotels and large or small corporations.
Some organizations, corporations, hotels and convention centers keep meeting planners and event planners on staff; others hire them from outside firms or hire independent contractors. Event planners may or may not have a High School diploma, a GED, an Associate's degree, a four year degree, a Master's degree or a certificate in event planning; however, all that is truly required to enter this field is a knack and an affinity for the job. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe what an event planner is and determine whether or not it is right for you.
- Describe the importance of networking as an event planner.
- Describe the major types of event planning.
- Summarize the processes involved in planning a corporate event.
- Summarize the processes involved in planning a wedding.
- Describe the processes involved in planning special parties and celebrations.
- Outline and summarize the details of planning any major event.
- Summarize how to start your own event planning service, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: What Is an Event Planner?Event planners work to ensure the success of an event, which includes meetings, parties, fundraisers, and many others. | Lesson 2: The Importance of Networking to the Event PlannerAny event planner needs a good group of people who can provide the required elements to put the event together and make it a great success. This lesson discusses the importance of networking and how to develop networking skills and con | Lesson 3: The Major Types of Event PlanningThere are three major areas of this field that are the most popular, and thus often become the highest paying. The first is corporate event planning, the second is wedding planning, and the last is special party or celebration event planning. | Lesson 4: Corporate Event Planner BasicsCorporate event planners most often are employed by large to medium-sized companies or corporations. They organize, orchestrate, and arrange various events, meetings, conventions and educational seminars. | Lesson 5: Wedding Planner BasicsWedding planners may offer wedding day only coordination or a full range of other services, such as helping find the perfect reception location or by planning the wedding from start to finish. | Lesson 6: Special Party and Celebration Event Planner BasicsSpecial party and celebration planners organize the party or celebration according to the wishes of those who hired them. | Lesson 7: A Bird's-eye View of Planning a Single EventThis lesson gives you a broad view of what planning one single event would look like. | Lesson 8: A Bug's-eye View of Planning a Single EventIn this lesson, we will use the gathered data to get a more detailed plan, from which a final plan will be made. | Lesson 9: Details That Make a DifferenceIf you want to be an event planner, then you need to always focus on the details that make a difference. | Lesson 10: Starting Your Own Event Planning ServiceIf you want to run your own company, you should have experience, many contacts, and a good amount of starting capital. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Event Planning 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550035 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | UniversalClass Staff Instructor | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $50.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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Student Testimonials - "I thought this was an excellent course. There was no pressure and you could work at your own pace and timeline. I gained a wealth of information and feel the instructor was knowledgeable of the event planning business. The instructor promptly marked assignments, exams and responded to e-mails questions." -- Gloria K.
- "I found that at the end of every assignement that there wasa section called "Conclusion" that helped to clarity things in a "BUGS EYE VIEW"....Great Course overall! :)" -- Calvin B.
- "The instructor was there and graded me on time. I thank you Universal Class for being your student." -- Betty I.
- "Everything was helpful....Instructor was pretty quick on getting back to my questions!" -- Courtney F.
- "I particularly enjoyed the example of planning an event that was utilized for two lessons. I enjoy feeling involved in the event planning process." -- Gaytra A.
- "What was most helpful was the assignments, as they required some planning and creative work that I will be able to use in my future business....I really enjoyed taking the course and was impressed with instructor's fast and professional feedback. The course is great, as it allows self-study at your own pace, gives the structure and direction in your future career of the choice, and the tuition fee is very affordable" -- Oksana P.
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