Event Planning 1 Day Workshop in Seattle Sep 25th, 2024 at – Seattle, WA

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Course Overview :
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery Format: Classroom (Food and Beverages included)

Course Description:
Events do not just happen, they take time to plan, develop, and create. This workshop is designed to give your participants the tools needed to host a great event. They will touch on planning and administrative techniques that will give them the confidence to run an engaging event that will leave a positive and lasting impression on each attendee.
With our Event Planning workshop your participants will explore ways to work with vendors, security, technicians, and wait staff. They will touch on different event types such as awards ceremonies, charity events, and business conferences. By utilizing the correct skill set your participants will be provided the details to pull off a successful event.

Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in learning Event Planning Skills

Learning Objectives:

Types of Events: Understanding various event categories such as corporate events, social gatherings, charity functions, and award ceremonies, and their unique planning requirements.
Brainstorming: Techniques to generate creative ideas that align with the client’s goals and vision for the event, turning concepts into actionable plans.
Types of Entertainment: Selecting appropriate entertainment options based on event type, audience demographics, and budget, while ensuring it enhances guest experience.
Support Staff: Managing and coordinating a team of professionals, including wait staff, security, and event coordinators, to ensure smooth execution and guest satisfaction.
Technical Staff: Collaborating with audio-visual, lighting, and IT teams to ensure all technical aspects of the event are handled effectively, creating a seamless experience.
Vendors: Identifying, selecting, and managing external vendors for catering, decor, and equipment, while ensuring quality service and timely delivery.
Finalize the Plan: Ensuring all logistical and operational details are confirmed, creating a detailed timeline, and making final preparations before the event day.
Administrative Tasks: Handling essential administrative duties such as budgeting, contract management, scheduling, and coordinating communication among all stakeholders.
Get Organized: Developing systems and strategies to organize the planning process, from timelines to team assignments, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
Post Event Activities: Managing tasks after the event, including follow-up with clients, vendor payments, feedback collection, and reviewing event outcomes for future improvements.
Wrapping Up: Summarizing the entire event process, finalizing reports, conducting debriefs with the team, and ensuring all loose ends are tied up after the event concludes.

Prerequisites:
None

Course Materials:
Attendees will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook
Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
eBook download and activation instructions

Agenda:
Module One: Types of Events

Awards
Charity
Conferences and Seminar
Holiday
Case Study
Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: Brainstorming

Determine the Event’s Purpose
Determine a Theme
Write Down & Review Ideas
Determine a Date
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Types of Entertainment

Games
Activities
Speakers
Performers
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Support Staff

Security
Valet
Wait Staff
Clean up Crew
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Technical Staff

Visual Technician (lighting)
Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
Audio Technician (Sound)
Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Vendors

Food
Equipment
Decorations and Furnishing
Photography/ Video
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Finalize the Plan

Venue
Registration
Entertainment
Cuisine and Decor
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Administrative Tasks

Create a Budget
Branding and Marketing
Insurance and Permits
Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Get Organized

Form a Team
Timeline
Checklists
Backup Plans
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Post Event Activities

Survey
Share Media (photos and video)
Send Thank you Notes
Start planning the Next Event!
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up

Words From The Wise
Review Of The Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Recommended Reading
Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

Certification:
Participants will receive a course completion certificate from Mangates. 

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