Course Title: Event Management and Design
Hours required: 300
Price: $1,895
Length course offered: N/A
Instructor: James C. Monroe [Bio]
Description:
This exciting Event Management and Design online program is structured to provide both practical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the modern special event industry. Event Management and Design will equip you with the knowledge to advance in the field if you are already working in events, or to prepare you to enter the profession with an understanding of the industry and knowing what you are getting yourself into.
Students will build the foundation which you can use to build a career in special events or start your own special event business. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Goals:
Upon successful completion of the Event Management and Design course, students will: Understand the Five Stages of Event Management: Research, Design, Planning, Coordination, and Evaluation. Learn the concepts of communication and synergy, and how they apply to Event Design. Learn different leadership styles.
Understand how to manage their time effectively. Learn how to manage human resources and volunteers. Gain insight into hiring vendors, catering, sound/light technicians, entertainment, and other resources. Consider various marketing strategies. Learn how to conduct an event site inspection. Study risk management procedures and tactics. Learn about the requirements for necessary contracts, permits, and licenses, and how to meet these requirements. Be introduced to software for the office, event management, and CADD. Learn about continuing education and career advancement. Understand budgeting, pricing, and accounting as they relate to Event Design. Be able to apply the Principles of Design to event decoration.
Understand the application of decorative elements available to the Event Designer, including backdrops, flowers, fabric, and lighting. Understand the various types of special events, and the requirements for each. Submit a complete Event Design Project, in which the student applies his or her knowledge of Event Management and Design to a professional-level Event Design Plan.
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
Offered in connection with a college or university near you, our self-paced, online career courses are designed to launch you into your dream job.
Begin your course anytime. Textbooks are included, and you will have access to student support via phone, email, and chat 24 hours a day.
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Instructor Bio: James C. Monroe
James C. Monroe, CMP, CSEP, has been a special events professional for over 30 years. With Jayna Monroe, CMP, his wife and business partner, and their team of designers and technicians, he decorates and manages events for corporate, community, and family celebrations.
