{"product_id":"event-management-certificate-program","title":"Event Management and Design","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eLearn to create spectacular special events with the Event Management and Design Online Training course!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES402\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive event planning course provides valuable industry insights and tools necessary for pursuing a rewarding event planning and design career or establishing your own special event business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped to enhance your learning experience, this event designer course offers interactive presentations beyond theoretical concepts. It covers a wide range of event types, including corporate events, weddings, parades, festivals, and more. By exploring the practical aspects of event planning and mastering the art of event design, you will develop a solid foundation for organizing and executing successful events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom obtaining permits to creating captivating pyrotechnic displays, this event planning course ensures you are well-prepared to design, plan, implement, and evaluate special events. Whether you aspire to become a professional event planner or want to enhance your existing knowledge, this course provides a comprehensive and practical approach to the world of event management and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the design phase and development of event coordination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscuss basic elements of event marketing and how they can promote an event\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse events as marketing tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarize risk management procedures and tactics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave a clear understanding of laws, ethics, budgeting, pricing, and accounting involved in event management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain the principles, processes, and practices of event design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the essential skills required for a career in event planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuccessfully execute an event from beginning to end while adhering to your budget and timeline\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance your communication abilities and familiarize yourself with job-specific terms in the industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork harmoniously with vendors, clients, and colleagues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnroll in the course and earn a certificate upon completion to demonstrate your commitment to a career in event planning to prospective employers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of Event Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvent Administration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Event Coordination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvent Marketing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal, Ethical, and Risk Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial Event Management Technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial Event Career Development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMidterm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign Principles, Processes, and Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecorative Elements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique Decorative Elements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvent Lighting Design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorporate and Non-Profit Events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial Events, Fairs, and Festivals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpecial Events: The Brave New World for Bolder and Better Events\u003c\/em\u003e by Dr. Shawn Lee and Dr. Joe Goldblatt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eProfessional Meeting Management\u003c\/em\u003e by the Professional Convention Management Association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific prerequisites for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDawn Lianna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawn Lianna is an accomplished event manager, educator, and natural health expert with over 30 years of experience in event management, natural healing, and personal coaching. Her client list includes non-profit, community and educational organizations, along with corporations and individuals. As an event manager, she has planned, coordinated, and co-hosted over 500 successful events. She has a deep knowledge of the inner workings of the events space, which she shares with students as the instructor of the Event Management and Design course. She is also the author and instructor of the course, Keys to Effective Communication. Her MA in Counseling and Psychology, along with her status as Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, combine in her approach to trust, respect, and rapport in effective conversation. She is an active, certified coach who integrates alternative health practices and her personal studies of herbology, nutrition, positive thinking, intuition development, acupuncture, and massage in her work and her Introduction to Natural Health and Healing course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary of an event planner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightCast data states that meeting, convention, and event planners earn a median advertised salary of $47,500 annually. On the other hand, Indeed reports the average annual salary for an event planner is slightly higher at $54,019 per year in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do event planners do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Indeed, event planners organize meetings and events like public conferences, industry trade shows, employee retreats, seminars, and weddings. They create event concepts according to their client's wishes and coordinate all the logistic details. Event planners usually work in convention centers and hotels, interacting with hospitality workers, event attendees, and clients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I get more information about this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available by phone. You can also call us at 1-855-532-7642 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the \"Contact Us\" form.\u003c\/p\u003e Reviews \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e The facilitator was very knowledgeable and timely in response to assignment submissions.- J.F. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e I loved this program and the professor was so great and helped me understand when I had difficulty.- M.F. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e I enjoyed the flexibility of this course. Being online, it allowed me to go at my own pace. I thought the course content was excellent, and was very impressed by the knowledge of the facilitator. The support team at Hope Training Academy was very nice and accommodating to my needs. - K.W. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e I liked the foundation of the course and the material. I learned so much in such a short time!- L.P. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e I thought this class was very detailed and fun at the same time! The facilitator was very well educated in event planning and responded very quickly to emails.- L.R. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"quote_block\"\u003e I haven't been associated with a school of any kind for years and I was nervous at first, but once I saw the support I was receiving I from Hope Training Academy and the facilitator, I was completely comfortable. 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