Children's Birthday Parties 101

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10Lessons
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5Hours
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380Students
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Course Description
What could be better than a child's birthday party? Children's birthday parties are lots of fun. And not just for the kids, they can bring a lot of enjoyment to the adults as well. Seeing the smile that it puts on a child's face is all it takes to make an adult feel happy and that it was all worth every moment it took to pull it off. Many parents and caregivers, however, are not quite sure just where to start when it comes to planning a great children's birthday party. That's where this course comes in!
This Children's Birthday Parties course is filled with everything you need to know about how to plan and successfully carry out a child's birthday party. This course walks you through the entire process, leaving no stone unturned. You will learn about the importance of a birthday party for children, creating a budget, determining party size, parties by age group, lots of different places you can hold a party, birthday party themes, and additional things to consider, such as cake size, kid-friendly food, and party favors.
This course also covers such important information as considering food allergies and other possible concerns , having an environmentally friendly birthday party, as well as turning your knowledge into a business to become a children's birthday party planner. This course covers everything about children's birthday parties, from A to Z!
Some people may realize right away why children's birthday parties are important. However, others may feel that they are a waste of money. If you do not have a good idea as to why birthday parties matter, than it is easy to not fully appreciate them. Once you realize why birthday parties are important, it becomes clear why it is something that should be done, even if on a small scale. Parties do not have to be big or elaborate. Even small parties can be memorable and special.
The best way to have a children's birthday party that you are proud of is to plan ahead. This way you do not leave anything out. You will ensure that your party meets your budget, is age appropriate, has a great theme, and that you have considered some of the additional issues that may arise.
To make planning ahead pay off and be effective, it is important to be organized. You may want to begin the process with writing everything down that you will be doing. Monitor everything from whom you will invite to what you will serve. Logging it all will help you keep track of what has been done, and what still needs to be done.
You may be thinking that a child's birthday party does not require much planning, that all you need to do is have a cake and invite some people over. However, when it comes down to it, the process of throwing a party can be quite stressful if you have not taken the time to plan it out ahead of time. After completing this course, you will be a pro at planning and carrying out children's birthday parties, all completely stress free!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. An Introduction to Children's Birthday Parties
Lesson 1 Video
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete Exam: Lesson 1 : An Introduction to Children’s Birthday Parties
Lesson 2. Financial Considerations
Lesson 2 Video
Complete Assignment: Birthday Party Planning
Complete Exam: Lesson 2 : Financial Considerations
Lesson 3. Children's Parties by Age
Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: First Birthday Party Ideas; Party Ideas by Age
Take Poll: Parties for Different Ages
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 3 : Children’s Parties by Age
Lesson 4. Places to Party
Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: Venue Ideas
Take Poll: Venues
Complete Assignment: Questions to Ask
Complete Exam: Lesson 4 : Places to Party
Lesson 5. Themed Parties
Lesson 5 Video
Review 2 Articles: Birthday Party Themes for All Ages; List of Party Themes
Complete Assignment: Themed Parties
Complete Exam: Lesson 5 : Themed Parties
Lesson 6. Additional Things to Consider
Lesson 6 Video
Review 4 Articles: Birthday Cupcakes; Cakes and Food Ideas; Etiquette Guide to Children's Birthday Parties; Siblings
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 6 : Additional Things to Consider
Lesson 7. Special Concerns and Considerations
Lesson 7 Video
Complete Assignment: Birthday Concerns
Complete Exam: Lesson 7 : Special Concerns and Considerations
Lesson 8. Let's Party!
Lesson 8 Video
Review 2 Articles: Opening or Not?; Photographing a Child's Birthday Party
Complete Assignment: Proper Party Manners
Complete Exam: Lesson 8 : Let’s party!
Lesson 9. Keeping it Green
Lesson 9 Video
Review 2 Articles: A Green Birthday Party; Eco Friendly Birthday Party
Complete Assignment: Green Parties
Complete Exam: Lesson 9 : Keeping it Green
Lesson 10. Turning it Into a Business
Lesson 10 Video
Review Article: Kids' Birthday Parties
Take Poll: Party Business
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Assignment: Final Thoughts
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 10 : Turning it Into a Business
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Know financial considerations in doing a children's birthday part.
- Recognize children's parties by age.
- Describe places to party.
- Identify themed parties.
- Recognize special concerns and considerations when hosting a child's birthday part.
- Describe turning children's birthday parties into a business, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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