Introduction to Event and Meeting Planning Instructor-Led
Contact Hours: 30 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
This introductory course acquaints students with the common components of well executed meetings and events. This course covers site selection, food and beverage, audio visual, contracts, an overview of the industry, and career possibilities.
COURSE ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Maximum time to complete this course is 90 days. To be completed in that time: 9 quizzes, 9 activities, and 1 final exam. All reviews, exercises and other assignments are submitted electronically to your instructor with results returned via email.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Successful completion of all reviews, activities and quizzes. Participation in online Discussion as specified in the course. You will receive a welcome letter from your instructor which will include greater details of grading criteria.
Each Lesson includes an online review as well as application activities. These activities will ask you to complete independent research and application, consider various ideas, or discuss and share insights with friends or family. There is a final comprehensive exam.
Lesson 1
Overview of Event Planning as a Career
Lesson 2
Project Management Concepts
Lesson 3
Duties of an Event Planner
Lesson 4
Working with DMCs and CVBs
Lesson 5
Selecting a Venue
Lesson 6
Event Planning Part I
Lesson 7
Event Planning Part II
Lesson 8
Career Exploration
Final Exam