Online Class: Event Planning: Professionals and Novices
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $40.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $65.00 |
Event Planning: Professionals and Novices The special events industry has grown enormously in the past decade. An Event Planner - is one who plans and coordinates the details of an event as a profession. An event being a meeting, party, wedding, or any other social gathering. The duties of an event planner will also vary depending on the type of event you are planning and your client. Some clients will want you to do absolutely everything from creating and sending out the invitations, arranging the seating order, choosing the colors and design of the room, picking out the venue and more. While other clients will only want you to assist them as they plan, in other words, you give them vendors that they can use for their event and attending the event to ensure the vendors are in place and doing their job. Ensuring the event goes as planned.
Instructor Patty Hansen teaches wedding planning courses for UniversalClass and has been a wedding planner/director for approximately 5 years. She has owned my own wedding business for 3 years. Earn a certificate (both hard copy and electronic) upon successful completion (additional charges apply). UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions.
 Course Description Do you enjoy planning parties? Do you have a knack for creativity and organization? Ready to become an Event Planner? Then join us for Event Planning Professionals and Novices where you will learn the ins and outs of Event Planning. Whether you are just starting out or have been planning events for while, this class will provide you all of the tools needed to plan a successful event on any type of budget! Event Planning has been and remains a very popular and requested profession. Many businesses are incorporating event planner's to help them with their events from everyday meetings to corporate parties. Whether you want to do weddings, social events, birthdays, and/or everyday parties; this course will provide you with the tools you need to call yourself an Event Planner or even an Event Director. We will discover what works best for you in the Event Consulting business.
If you are considering becoming an Event Planner or you just want to know the job duties of an Event/Wedding Planner, then you will enjoy this class. Since most professional wedding and event courses can cost so much, this course was developed to let you get the information you need but at the same time, save your money to put towards your own event/wedding business. While being certified is not required to be an Event or Wedding Planner, getting the education to be a Professional Planner is necesary You will learn how to plan all types of events, weddings, theme parties, business meetings, birthdays, bridal and baby showers, and more. You will discover how to create your own business plan, business contract, pricing package, and of course, how to deal with hostile clients and working within their budget. Every aspect of being an Event Planner and running a successful company is detailed in this course. We will create your business forms and portfolio and finish off with you planning an event on a limited budget (somthing most clients want - a BIG EVENT on a SMALL BUDGET). From Event Planner Associations to Certification Courses and even utilizing Event Planning software, this course will cover everything that you will need to become a successful Event Planner or just having fun planning your own events! Event Planning is difficiult and not everyone enjoys being an event planner nor the dedication it takes when working with unpleasant vendors, venues, and clients but with the tools this class provides it will allow you to discover if Event Planning is for you. You may do Event Planning full time, part time, or anytime you choose. Everyday someone is planning an event, whether it is a barbeque down the street to a Christmas Party for the local bank, join us today and let's start planning those Events!!!
Be careful of classes that you take regarding Wedding and Event Planning. Most people that teach these courses do not own their own business nor have they been in the business very long. I am a Certified Wedding Specialist/Director, owner of a successful Event/Wedding Corporation, Author of The Little Wedding Handbook for Brides and Grooms and have been teaching successfully Event and Wedding Planning with Universal since 2003. Let's learn together and get you on your way to a successful Event Planning Career!
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: What is an Event Planner and an Event Director?In the first lesson we will discuss what exactly is an event planner, basic definitions for event planners, and the duties of an event planner. We will also look at the difference between an Event Planner and an Event director. | Lesson 2: It's All In the Name...To be a successful Event Planner you will need to have just the right business name. This lesson will help you decide and choose an appropriate business name that will make your company stand out from the rest. | Lesson 3: Dealing and Working with Vendors and Venues!The importance of working with vendors and establishing a professional and reputable reputation with other vendors and venues is the most important part of your business. Your clients will rely heavily on your choices of vendors and venues. | Lesson 4: Event Contracts, Business Forms, and LegalitiesIn this discussion we will go over the legalities for your business. You will be given sample contracts and business forms to use for your company. We will discuss the importance of each form you need for your business to be successful. | Lesson 5: The Customer's Budget - Working with Clients and their BudgetsFrom small budgets to large budgets, this lesson will provide details on how to creatively execute an event on your client's budget. | Lesson 6: Your Fees - What to Charge Your Clients?Setting the right prices and getting paid is very important. This lesson will cover how to set your fees and what is appropriate to charge your clients. | Lesson 7: Planning the EventPlanning the Event is the most important Lesson. In this lesson, we will go step by step in planning an event. After this lesson you will be able to help any client plan any type of event imaginable!!! This is really fun :) | Lesson 8: Are You Satisfied, is the Client Happy?Let's discuss how the event went and if you are satisfied and the client is happy. Learning how to deal with not so happy clients and if refunds should be provided. | Lesson 9: Bridal Consulting - Planning a WeddingEvent Planners also plan weddings. This lesson will provide you the basic tools needed in planning a wedding. Some Event Planners enjoy Bridal Consulting over Event Planning. Let's take a sneak peek to see if you enjoy planning a wedding! | Lesson 10: Event Associations, Event Software, and Event CoursesThis lesson provides you with the knowledge of what Event Associations are a must to consider joining, Event Software that makes running your business easier, and continuing education in Event Planning. | Lesson 11: Putting it all together - Ready for Business!You are now ready to put everything together...Good Luck!! |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online.
Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Event Planning: Professionals and Novices | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 9139 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Reviewed & Approved on September 18, 2003 | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $40 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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