An event is a planned social occasion; it can be a small intimate family gathering or a huge gala. You can have an event for charity, or for your baby’s first steps. Regardless of the type, the most important part of an event is planning and organizing. Successful event planning starts with possessing good communication skills, being highly organized, and having the ability to follow up with all the professionals involved until completion. Preparation before, during, and after is crucial in helping reach your desired objectives.

With this 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!

This course touches on the types of events, the creative phase, the types of entertainment, support and technical staff, vendors, communication, administrative tasks, how to get organized and post event activities.

OBJECTIVES 

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the different types of events
• Understand the planning process
• Organize an event
• Deal with staff
• Delegate tasks effectively
• Communicate on the event
• Understand what to do after the event