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An event planner is, most simply, someone who organizes an event. Any time people meet for a purpose, whether it is for a wedding, a conference, or the grand opening of a new store, someone is needed to supervise all the details to guarantee the event happens and that it is a success. Our Event Planning Professional program can help you become that person.
Event Planning & Management
Event planners need up to date information that explains everything from how to decorate, to the use of technology, and everything in between. It is through planned events that we remember our shared history, our friends, family, and community. In this course we describe the creative process of event planning, how to identify the needs of your guests, how to budget and control costs and how to develop a design both virtually and in person. You will also learn about video, audio, and other design equipment, as well as how to present design models to potential clients.
Prerequisite(s): None
Wedding Planner Coach
Weddings are a joyous occasion: the bride is glowing with joy, the groom is beaming with pride and all the guests and family are delighted with the occasion. Planning wedding events takes a lot of organization and vision. Many couples get overwhelmed with wedding planning and often rely on a trained wedding planner to help them make their important day as special as possible. The duties of a wedding planners can vary, but often include helping the happy couple with their wedding ceremony and reception by helping to choose wedding cakes, reception sites, flowers, invitations, and much more!
Prerequisite(s): None
Start Your Own Business
Have you ever eaten a Mrs. Fields cookie? Used a MacBook? Listened to a podcast? Entrepreneurs brought these products to your world. People that start their own businesses and work for themselves are called entrepreneurs. For an entrepreneur the sky is the limit as far as earnings and potential success. An entrepreneur is someone who has recognized an opportunity to start a business that other people may not have noticed. Entrepreneurs can shape and create an opportunity where others see little or nothing -- or see it too early or too late. Our Start Your Own Business course will help you create the business you want. Throughout this course you will be working on your business plan and creating a quick comprehensive overview of the elements you want in your new business.
Prerequisite: None
** Course Subject to Change.
Event Planning & Management
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define the principles of event leadership and management
- Recognize the steps for planning an event budget, working with vendors, and necessary time management skills
- Differentiate between types of virtual and live events, venues, seating arrangements and audio and visual effects
- Identify various design approaches and how to implement them
- Recall types of design elements, impacts and sustainability
Wedding Planner Coach
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify techniques for planning a wedding ceremony
- List the steps between engagement and the wedding day
- Define the elements involved in the wedding coaching business
- Recall techniques for marketing and determining fees and service
- Recognize basic wedding elements of being a wedding planner coach
Start Your Own Business
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define entrepreneurship
- List the steps for developing a business plan
- Recall methods for marketing your business
- Recognize the concepts behind financing strategies
- Differentiate between potential strategies for growing your business
Event Planning & Management
Event Planning and Management Module 1
Event Project Management
- What is Event Planning?
- Kinds of Events
- Outlook & Pay
- Core Skills & Personal Qualities
- Professional Ethics & Conduct
- Thinking Like a Project Manager
- Research and Concept
- Design and Proposal
- Phase and Coordination
- Execution
- Evaluation and Wrap-Up
- Timelines, Milestones and Countdown Schedules
Event Planning and Management Module 2
Event Design and Operations
- Discovery Conversation
- Writing the Event Brief
- Setting SMART Objectives
- Concept and Theme Development
- Designing Guest Experience
- Budgeting
- Income and Expenses
- Pricing Your Services
- Deposits, Payments Schedules and Cash Flow
- Invoicing
Event Planning and Management Module 3
Venues, Vendors, Contracts and Permits
- Matching Venue to Event
- Capacity, Layout and Floor Plans
- Accessibility and Guest Comfort
- Catering and Beverage Planning
- Audiovisual, Décor and Entertainment
- Why Contracts Matter
- Essential Contract Clauses
- Vendor Contracts and Insurance
Event Planning and Management Module 4
Risk Management, Safety and Emergency Planning
- Risk Assessment Basics
- Risk Matrix
- Crowd Management and Safe Flow
- Security Planning and Staffing
- Emergency and Evacuation Plans
- Weather, Power and Contingency Plans
- Medical, First Aid and Communication Protocols
Event Planning and Management Module 5
Marketing, Promotion and Event Technology
- Knowing the Audience
- Building a Marketing Plan and Timeline
- Social, Email, Word of Mouth, Partnerships
- Registration and Ticketing Software
- Event Apps and On-Site Technology
- Virtual and Hybrid Events
Event Planning and Management Module 6
Execution, Evaluation and Client Follow-Up
- Day Timeline
- Staffing Roles and Chain of Command
- Setup and Final Walk-Through
- Managing the Event Live and Solving Problems
- Teardown, Load-Out and Vendor Settlement
- Debrief and Measuring Success
Event Planning and Management Module 7
Corporate Events, Weddings, Social & Private Celebrations
- Types of Corporate Events
- Corporate Clients and Stakeholders
- Program and Agenda Design
- Speakers, AV and Breakouts
- Wedding Planning and Timeline
- Budgets and Wedding Costs
- Types of Social Events
- Personalization and Theme Design
Event Planning and Management Module 8
Fundraising and Public Events
- Fundraising Events
- Fundraising Goals and Budgets
- Sponsorships and In-Kind Donations
- Silent and Live Auctions
- Volunteer Recruitment and Management
- Net Revenue and Impact
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses are always under improvement for your benefit**
Wedding Planner Coach
Wedding Planner Coach Module 1
Scope of Practice and Coaching Skills
- What is a Wedding Coach?
- Coach, Planner or Coordinator?
- Coaching Mindset
- Scope of Practice
- Communication
- Listening
- Emotional Intelligence
Wedding Planner Coach Module 2
Wedding Industry and Consultations
- Overview of the Wedding Industry
- Types, Styles and Sizes of Weddings
- Engagement to Wedding Day
- Cultural and Religious Traditions
- Seasonal, Regional and Budget Trends
- Discovery Conversation
- Defining the Couple’s Vision and Priorities
- Setting Expectations and Boundaries
- Contracts, Agreements and Onboarding
Wedding Planner Coach Module 3
Wedding Budgets and Financial Guidelines
- Understanding Wedding Costs
- Building and Allocating the Budget
- Tracking Expenses, Deposits and Payments
- Coaching Couples Through Money Conversations
- Budget Pitfalls and Contingency Planning
Wedding Planning Coach Module 4
Venue Selection and Site Logistics
- Types of Wedding Venues
- Conducting a Site Visit
- Capacity, Layout and Floor Plans
- Venue Contracts, Rules and Restrictions
- Accessibility, Parking and Guest Flow
Wedding Planning Coach Module 5
Vendor Sourcing, Negotiation and Management
- Core Vendor Categories
- Sourcing and Vetting Vendors
- Contracts and Negotiation Basics
- Managing Vendor Relationships
- Coordinating the Vendor Team
Wedding Planning Coach Module 6
Wedding Design and Ceremony Planning
- Defining the Design Vision and Theme
- Color, Texture and Style
- Florals, Lighting and Décor
- Menu and Entertainment as Part of the Design
- Master Planning Timeline
- Building the Day-of Timeline
- Ceremony Structures and Traditions
Wedding Planning Coach Module 7
Day-of Coordination and Building Your Wedding Coach Business
- Preparing for the Wedding Day
- Directing Setup and the Vendor Team
- Managing the Wedding Party and Guests
- Crisis Management and Problem Solving
- Setting Up Your Coaching Business
- Pricing and Packaging Your Services
- Marketing and Finding Clients
- Professionalism, Ethics and Confidentiality
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Start Your Own Business
Start Your Own Business Module 1
Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship
- Defining Entrepreneurship
- Free-Enterprise System
- What is a Small Business?
- Paths to Enterprise Ownership
- Benefits and Costs of Becoming an Entrepreneur
- Lean Startup Methodology
- What is a Business Plan?
- Business Plan Components
Start Your Own Business Module 2
Creating Business and Exploring Your Market
- What Defines a Business?
- Business Opportunity Decision Process
- Your Competitive Advantage
- Determining the Value of a Business
- Product Life Cycle
- Customer Research
- Segment and Industry Research
- Market Positioning
Start Your Own Business Module 3
Marketing Mix and Smart Selling
- The Marketing Mix
- Product, Price, Place, Promotion
- Advertising and Sales Promotion
- Publicity Potential
- Developing a Marketing Plan
- Sales Call
- Creating a Sales Force
- Customer Relationship Management Systems
Start Your Own Business Module 4
Costs and Financial Statements
- Start-Up Investment
- Estimate Value
- Fixed and Variable Costs
- Calculating Critical Costs
- Income Statements
- The Balance Sheet
- Financial Ratio Analysis
- Balance Sheet Analysis
Start Your Own Business Module 5
Cash Flow, Taxes, and Financing Strategies
- Cash Flow
- Working Capital Cycle
- Using a Cash Flow Statement
- Capital Budgeting
- Gifts and Grants
- Debit and Equity Financing
- Investing
Start Your Own Business Module 6
Legal Issues and Operating for Success
- Business Legal Structures
- Contracts
- Commercial Law
- Intellectual Property
- Protecting Tangible Assets
- Licenses, Permits, and Certificates
- Production-Distribution Chain
- Supply Chain Management
- Defining Quality
Start Your Own Business Module 7
Management, Leadership, Financing, Licensing
- The Entrepreneur as Leader
- Business Management
- Creating and Managing Organizational Culture
- Ethical Leadership
- Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Focus Your Brand
- Harvesting and Exiting Options
- Creating Wealth by Selling a Profitable Business
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks*. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!**
*A few courses still have physical materials.
Event Planning & Management
Upon successful completion of our Event Planning and Management course, students will be prepared for an entry-level job in the Event Planning industry and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Event Planning Specialist (CEPS).
Wedding Planner Coach
Upon successful completion of our Wedding Planner Coach course, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Wedding Planner Coach (CWPC).
** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
