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What you will learn - Learn How to Build a Successful Event Planning Career 
  • Understand how to start a business
  • Develop a business plan
  • Get financing for your business
  • Hire and train employees
  • Understand the different types of events
  • Understand the planning process
  • Understand how to organize your staff, and delegate to them effectively
  • Knowing what to do after the event 

  • Enjoy BIG Savings with our Event Planning Online Bundle, 3 Certificate Courses
    1. Event Planning
    2.  Entrepreneurship
    3.  Conference and Event Management
    1. Event Planning: Learn How to Build a Successful Event Planning Career

    Successful Event Planning starts with possessing good communication skills, being highly organized, and having the ability to follow up with vendors until completion. Preparation before, during, and after is crucial in helping reach your desired objectives. With our Event Planning course, you will learn how to anticipate and solve common planning issues for any small event such as informal gatherings, up to complex meetings. Effectively troubleshooting will help insure a happy and enjoyable event.


    2. Entrepreneurship: Make Your Business Venture an Astounding Success!

    So, you want to break into entrepreneurship? Well, that’s great, but know that it is no easy feat. There are many steps you must take just to prepare yourself to embark on the journey, and once you have started your business, many more steps to maintain the business. This course is designed to give you the tools you need to start, run, and grow a business you can be proud of!

    Would you to be your own boss? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Don’t know what to do about your great business idea? If you have ever thought about these situations then you need our entrepreneurship course.

    Let our Entrepreneurship Online Short Course help you achieve your dreams. Being an entrepreneur can be full of risks. These risks are minimized through drafting a business plan, knowing your competition, and successful marketing. All these and more can be found in our Entrepreneurship course.


    3. Conference and Event Management: Learn all the essentials of event planning

    Whether you’re planning a small anniversary party or a big conference, the basic event management principles are the same. This course will give you an effective and well-planned design that can be used over and over again for any type of event.

    In this course, you will learn all the essentials of event planning, including setting objectives, budgeting, using committees, advertising, choosing a venue, selecting a menu, developing takeaway items, gathering feedback for the plan, hosting the event, and evaluating how it all went.

    Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

    For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

    This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

    Course Fast Facts:

    1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
    2. Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
    3. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
    4. Study as many courses as you want
    5. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
    6. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
    7. Certificates

    Course Delivery

    Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.

    Recognition & Accreditation

    The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.


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    The Event Planning 3 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

    Course 1 - Event Planning

    Module One: Getting Started

    Module Two: Types of Event

    • Awards
    • Charity
    • Conferences and Seminars
    • Holidays

    Module Three: Brainstorming

    • Determine a Date
    • Determine a Theme
    • Determine the Event's Purpose
    • Write Down & Review Ideas

    Module Four: Types of Entertainment

    • Games
    • Activities
    • Speakers
    • Performers

    Module Five: Support Staff

    • Security
    • Valet
    • Waiters/ waitresses
    • Clean up crew

    Module Six:Technical Staff

    • Visual Technician
    • Media Technician
    • Audio Technician
    • Specialized Equipment Technician

    Module Seven: Vendors

    • Food Vendor
    • Equipment Vendor
    • Decorations and Furnishing Vendors
    • Photography/ Video Vendor

    Module Eight: Finalize the Plan

    • Venue
    • Registration
    • Entertainment
    • Cuisine and Décor

    Module Nine: Administrative Tasks

    • Create a Budget
    • Branding and Marketing
    • Insurance and Permits
    • Contracts

    Module Ten: Get Organized

    • Form a Team
    • Timeline
    • Checklists
    • Backup Plans

    Module Eleven: Post Event Activities

    • Survey
    • Share Media
    • Send Thank You Notes
    • Start planning the next event!

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    Course 2 - Entrepreneurship

    Module One: Getting Started

    Module Two: Decide on the Type of Business

    • Lesson One: Is It Feasible?
    • Lesson Two: What Are Your Interests?
    • Lesson Three: Do You Have the Experience?
    • Lesson Four: Are You an Expert?
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Three: What Is the Market/Competition Like?

    • Lesson One: Is the Venture Lucrative?
    • Lesson Two: Is There Competition?
    • Lesson Three: How Can You Set Yourself Apart from the Competition?
    • Lesson Four: How Is the Customer Prospect?
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Four: Basics of Starting a Business

    • Lesson One: Decide on a Name
    • Lesson Two: Legal Structure of the Business
    • Lesson Three: Register the Business
    • Lesson Four: Choose the Location
    • Lesson Five: Hire an Accountant
    • Lesson Six: Case Study

    Module Five: Create a Business Plan

    • Lesson One: What Should Be Included in the Business Plan
    • Lesson Two: Gather Documentation
    • Lesson Three: Develop a Business Plan Outline
    • Lesson Four: Draft a Business Plan
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Six:  Get Financing

    • Lesson One: Contact Organizations for Guidance
    • Lesson Two: Decide the Type of Financing
    • Lesson Three: Shop Around
    • Lesson Four: What to Do Once Approved
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Seven: Hire Employees

    • Lesson One: Develop Job Descriptions
    • Lesson Two: Advertise Positions
    • Lesson Three: Interview Candidates
    • Lesson Four: Select Candidates
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Eight: Training Employees

    • Lesson One: Teach Company Culture
    • Lesson Two: Implement Actual Training for the Position
    • Lesson Three: Provide Feedback
    • Lesson Four: Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Nine: Market the Business

    • Lesson One: Traditional Marketing
    • Lesson Two: Create a Website
    • Lesson Three: Social Media
    • Lesson Four: Networking Groups
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Ten: Run the Business

    • Lesson One: Procurement
    • Lesson Two: Sell! Sell! Sell!
    • Lesson Three: How to Manage Cash Flow
    • Lesson Four: Budgeting
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Eleven:  Grow the Business

    • Lesson One: Offer More Products/ Services
    • Lesson Two: Open Another Location
    • Lesson Three: Franchise Opportunitites
    • Lesson Four: Scoring Large Contracts
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    Course 3 - Conference and Event Management

    Session 1: Course Overview
    Session 2: Event Planning Essentials

    • Identifying Key Event Elements
    • Things to Include
    • Setting Goals and Objectives
    • Polishing the Needs Analysis
    • How to Write a Briefing Note
    • How Should Your Briefing Note be Formatted?
    • Getting Organized
    • About the GYR Column

    Session 3: Budgeting Basics

    • Pre-Assignment Review
    • The Real Budget
    • Getting Strict About the Budget

    Session 4: Using the Committee Approach

    • Getting the Right People Doing the Right Things
    • Volunteers
    • Doing Delegation Right
    • About Delegating
    • The Levels of Delegation
    • Steps to the Delegation Process

    Session 5: Connecting with Partners and Sponsors

    • Benefits of Support
    • Partners
    • Sponsors
    • Step Up and Ask!

    Session 6: Advertising and Marketing

    • Small Events
    • Mandatory Events
    • Large Events
    • Gathering Support
    • The Touch Factor
    • Things to Remember
    • What Are Take-Aways?
    • The Typical Take-Away
    • A Fresh Approach
    • But We Love Paper!

    Session 7: Selecting the Venue

    • Picking an Appropriate Place

    Session 8: Feeding the Masses

    • Setting up the Menu
    • Confused?
    • Pizza and Soda
    • Soups, Sandwiches, and Salads
    • Deciding on Alcohol
    • Making the Right Choice
    • Finding Food Solutions

    Session 9: Business Etiquette Basics

    • Don't Be Afraid!
    • Making it Easy
    • The Edge of Etiquette
    • Think Space!

    Session 10: Celebrating Diversity

    • What Does It Mean?
    • Diversity Assessment

    Session 11: Creating an Atmosphere of Service

    • Introduction to Customer Service
    • Critical Elements of Customer Service

    Session 12: Selecting Speakers and a Master of Ceremonies

    • People in Your Event
    • Special Guests and Dignitaries
    • Speakers
    • People in Practice

    Session 13: Managing Contracts

    • Dealing with Contracts

    Session 14: Gathering Feedback

    • Gathering Feedback from Delegates
    • Quick Response
    • Formal Survey
    • Gathering Feedback from the Client
    • Things to Ask
    • Designing Feedback

    Session 15: Adding the Finishing Touches

    • Memorable Events
    • Five Fun Ideas
    • Case Study

    Session 16: Event Day Roles

    • Things to Do
    • Emergency Kit Checklist
    • Managing Your Image
    • Managing My Image

    Session 17: Closing the Event

    • Creating the Conference Report
    • Conference Report Checklist
    • Finishing Touches for Your Report
    • The Post-Event Meeting and Thanking Those Involved

    Session 18: Practicing Planning

    • Event Selection
    • Needs Analysis: Part 1
    • Needs Analysis: Part 2
    • Needs Analysis: Part 3
    • Presentations

    Session 19: A Personal Action Plan

    • Starting Point
    • Where I Want to Go
    • How I Will Get There
    Requirements

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    Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

    Computer requirements

    Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

    Minimum specifications for the computer are:

    Windows:

    Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    MAC/iOS

    OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    All systems

    Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    Students will also need access the following applications:

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Requirements

    Entry requirements:

    Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


    Minimum education:

    Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


    Device requirements:

    Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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    • Delivery: Online
    • Access: Unlimited Lifetime
    • Time: Study at your own pace
    • Duration: 6 to 8 hours per course
    • Assessments: Yes
    • Qualification: Certificate
    About This Course
    What you will learn - Learn How to Build a Successful Event Planning Career 
  • Understand how to start a business
  • Develop a business plan
  • Get financing for your business
  • Hire and train employees
  • Understand the different types of events
  • Understand the planning process
  • Understand how to organize your staff, and delegate to them effectively
  • Knowing what to do after the event 

  • Enjoy BIG Savings with our Event Planning Online Bundle, 3 Certificate Courses
    1. Event Planning
    2.  Entrepreneurship
    3.  Conference and Event Management
    1. Event Planning: Learn How to Build a Successful Event Planning Career

    Successful Event Planning starts with possessing good communication skills, being highly organized, and having the ability to follow up with vendors until completion. Preparation before, during, and after is crucial in helping reach your desired objectives. With our Event Planning course, you will learn how to anticipate and solve common planning issues for any small event such as informal gatherings, up to complex meetings. Effectively troubleshooting will help insure a happy and enjoyable event.


    2. Entrepreneurship: Make Your Business Venture an Astounding Success!

    So, you want to break into entrepreneurship? Well, that’s great, but know that it is no easy feat. There are many steps you must take just to prepare yourself to embark on the journey, and once you have started your business, many more steps to maintain the business. This course is designed to give you the tools you need to start, run, and grow a business you can be proud of!

    Would you to be your own boss? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Don’t know what to do about your great business idea? If you have ever thought about these situations then you need our entrepreneurship course.

    Let our Entrepreneurship Online Short Course help you achieve your dreams. Being an entrepreneur can be full of risks. These risks are minimized through drafting a business plan, knowing your competition, and successful marketing. All these and more can be found in our Entrepreneurship course.


    3. Conference and Event Management: Learn all the essentials of event planning

    Whether you’re planning a small anniversary party or a big conference, the basic event management principles are the same. This course will give you an effective and well-planned design that can be used over and over again for any type of event.

    In this course, you will learn all the essentials of event planning, including setting objectives, budgeting, using committees, advertising, choosing a venue, selecting a menu, developing takeaway items, gathering feedback for the plan, hosting the event, and evaluating how it all went.

    Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

    For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

    This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

    Course Fast Facts:

    1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
    2. Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
    3. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
    4. Study as many courses as you want
    5. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
    6. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
    7. Certificates

    Course Delivery

    Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.

    Recognition & Accreditation

    The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.


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    Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

    The Event Planning 3 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

    Course 1 - Event Planning

    Module One: Getting Started

    Module Two: Types of Event

    • Awards
    • Charity
    • Conferences and Seminars
    • Holidays

    Module Three: Brainstorming

    • Determine a Date
    • Determine a Theme
    • Determine the Event's Purpose
    • Write Down & Review Ideas

    Module Four: Types of Entertainment

    • Games
    • Activities
    • Speakers
    • Performers

    Module Five: Support Staff

    • Security
    • Valet
    • Waiters/ waitresses
    • Clean up crew

    Module Six:Technical Staff

    • Visual Technician
    • Media Technician
    • Audio Technician
    • Specialized Equipment Technician

    Module Seven: Vendors

    • Food Vendor
    • Equipment Vendor
    • Decorations and Furnishing Vendors
    • Photography/ Video Vendor

    Module Eight: Finalize the Plan

    • Venue
    • Registration
    • Entertainment
    • Cuisine and Décor

    Module Nine: Administrative Tasks

    • Create a Budget
    • Branding and Marketing
    • Insurance and Permits
    • Contracts

    Module Ten: Get Organized

    • Form a Team
    • Timeline
    • Checklists
    • Backup Plans

    Module Eleven: Post Event Activities

    • Survey
    • Share Media
    • Send Thank You Notes
    • Start planning the next event!

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    Course 2 - Entrepreneurship

    Module One: Getting Started

    Module Two: Decide on the Type of Business

    • Lesson One: Is It Feasible?
    • Lesson Two: What Are Your Interests?
    • Lesson Three: Do You Have the Experience?
    • Lesson Four: Are You an Expert?
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Three: What Is the Market/Competition Like?

    • Lesson One: Is the Venture Lucrative?
    • Lesson Two: Is There Competition?
    • Lesson Three: How Can You Set Yourself Apart from the Competition?
    • Lesson Four: How Is the Customer Prospect?
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Four: Basics of Starting a Business

    • Lesson One: Decide on a Name
    • Lesson Two: Legal Structure of the Business
    • Lesson Three: Register the Business
    • Lesson Four: Choose the Location
    • Lesson Five: Hire an Accountant
    • Lesson Six: Case Study

    Module Five: Create a Business Plan

    • Lesson One: What Should Be Included in the Business Plan
    • Lesson Two: Gather Documentation
    • Lesson Three: Develop a Business Plan Outline
    • Lesson Four: Draft a Business Plan
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Six:  Get Financing

    • Lesson One: Contact Organizations for Guidance
    • Lesson Two: Decide the Type of Financing
    • Lesson Three: Shop Around
    • Lesson Four: What to Do Once Approved
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Seven: Hire Employees

    • Lesson One: Develop Job Descriptions
    • Lesson Two: Advertise Positions
    • Lesson Three: Interview Candidates
    • Lesson Four: Select Candidates
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Eight: Training Employees

    • Lesson One: Teach Company Culture
    • Lesson Two: Implement Actual Training for the Position
    • Lesson Three: Provide Feedback
    • Lesson Four: Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Nine: Market the Business

    • Lesson One: Traditional Marketing
    • Lesson Two: Create a Website
    • Lesson Three: Social Media
    • Lesson Four: Networking Groups
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Ten: Run the Business

    • Lesson One: Procurement
    • Lesson Two: Sell! Sell! Sell!
    • Lesson Three: How to Manage Cash Flow
    • Lesson Four: Budgeting
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Eleven:  Grow the Business

    • Lesson One: Offer More Products/ Services
    • Lesson Two: Open Another Location
    • Lesson Three: Franchise Opportunitites
    • Lesson Four: Scoring Large Contracts
    • Lesson Five: Case Study

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    Course 3 - Conference and Event Management

    Session 1: Course Overview
    Session 2: Event Planning Essentials

    • Identifying Key Event Elements
    • Things to Include
    • Setting Goals and Objectives
    • Polishing the Needs Analysis
    • How to Write a Briefing Note
    • How Should Your Briefing Note be Formatted?
    • Getting Organized
    • About the GYR Column

    Session 3: Budgeting Basics

    • Pre-Assignment Review
    • The Real Budget
    • Getting Strict About the Budget

    Session 4: Using the Committee Approach

    • Getting the Right People Doing the Right Things
    • Volunteers
    • Doing Delegation Right
    • About Delegating
    • The Levels of Delegation
    • Steps to the Delegation Process

    Session 5: Connecting with Partners and Sponsors

    • Benefits of Support
    • Partners
    • Sponsors
    • Step Up and Ask!

    Session 6: Advertising and Marketing

    • Small Events
    • Mandatory Events
    • Large Events
    • Gathering Support
    • The Touch Factor
    • Things to Remember
    • What Are Take-Aways?
    • The Typical Take-Away
    • A Fresh Approach
    • But We Love Paper!

    Session 7: Selecting the Venue

    • Picking an Appropriate Place

    Session 8: Feeding the Masses

    • Setting up the Menu
    • Confused?
    • Pizza and Soda
    • Soups, Sandwiches, and Salads
    • Deciding on Alcohol
    • Making the Right Choice
    • Finding Food Solutions

    Session 9: Business Etiquette Basics

    • Don't Be Afraid!
    • Making it Easy
    • The Edge of Etiquette
    • Think Space!

    Session 10: Celebrating Diversity

    • What Does It Mean?
    • Diversity Assessment

    Session 11: Creating an Atmosphere of Service

    • Introduction to Customer Service
    • Critical Elements of Customer Service

    Session 12: Selecting Speakers and a Master of Ceremonies

    • People in Your Event
    • Special Guests and Dignitaries
    • Speakers
    • People in Practice

    Session 13: Managing Contracts

    • Dealing with Contracts

    Session 14: Gathering Feedback

    • Gathering Feedback from Delegates
    • Quick Response
    • Formal Survey
    • Gathering Feedback from the Client
    • Things to Ask
    • Designing Feedback

    Session 15: Adding the Finishing Touches

    • Memorable Events
    • Five Fun Ideas
    • Case Study

    Session 16: Event Day Roles

    • Things to Do
    • Emergency Kit Checklist
    • Managing Your Image
    • Managing My Image

    Session 17: Closing the Event

    • Creating the Conference Report
    • Conference Report Checklist
    • Finishing Touches for Your Report
    • The Post-Event Meeting and Thanking Those Involved

    Session 18: Practicing Planning

    • Event Selection
    • Needs Analysis: Part 1
    • Needs Analysis: Part 2
    • Needs Analysis: Part 3
    • Presentations

    Session 19: A Personal Action Plan

    • Starting Point
    • Where I Want to Go
    • How I Will Get There
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