Event and Meeting Planning

Our Event Management Courses will Prepare You for a Career in this Exciting Field

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Description

Event Management Online

Our Event and Meeting Planning program is ideal for anyone looking to enter or advance their in the exciting field of event management.

The event and meeting planning industry is growing with a variety of opportunities for employment. It is a good fit for people who enjoy organizing events, planning parties and working with people. Online modules cover site selection, transportation and housing, registration, food and beverage management, sales and operations, special events, non-profit event planning and budgeting.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Outline an event in detail
  • Successfully select sites for event and negotiate contracts in accordance with local laws
  • Make informed decisions regarding event transportation and housing
  • Select and utilize common event registration protocols
  • Construct a plan to provide food and beverage service at an event
  • Demonstrate the hotel sales process
  • Plan special events such as weddings, conferences, international meetings, trade shows, etc.
  • Plan profitable events including fund-raisers for non-profit organizations
  • Prepare and follow an event budget

Take your career to the next level with event management courses from Gatlin International. Our open enrollment policy means you can begin your training at any time.  Simply click on the registration button to get started.

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Outline

  1. Introduction to Event and Meeting Planning
    1. Overview
    2. Site Selection
    3. Food and Beverage Options
    4. Audio/Visual Choices
    5. Contract Negotiations
    6. Career Possibilities
  2. Site Selection/Negotiation/Law
    1. Key Elements of Site Selection
    2. Negotiation Issues
    3. Negotiation Techniques
    4. Contract Provisions
    5. Contract Analysis
    6. Types of Industry Contracts

VII. Meeting Industry Legal Issues

  1. Transportation and Housing
    1. Logistics of Air Transportation
    2. Logistics of Ground Transportation
    3. Organizing and Reserving Rooms
    4. Strategies for Successful Events
  2. Event Registration
    1. Introduction to Registration Methods
    2. Keys to Selecting Registration Methods
    3. Process of Determining Best Registration Method
  3. Food and Beverage Management
    1. Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
    2. Menu Design
    3. Pricing Structures
    4. Guarantee Strategies
    5. Negotiation Tips
    6. Evaluating Meeting Objectives and Group Needs
  4. Hotel Sales and Operations
    1. Overview of Hotels 
    2. Overview of Hotel Sales, Yield Management
    3. Hotel Marketing Concepts
    4. Finding Business
    5. Qualifying Groups
    6. Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Rate Quotes

VII. Making the Sale

  1. Hotel Contracts and Operations
  2. Special Events
    1. Overview of Special Events
    2. Tools Necessary to Host Special Events
    3. Meetings, Conferences, Exhibits
    4. Fairs, Trade Shows
    5. International Events
    6. Weddings

VII. Other Special Events

  1. Non-Profit Event Planning
    1. Fund-Raising Breakfasts
    2. Black Tie Galas
    3. Festivals
    4. Auctions
    5. Golf Tournaments
    6. Fashion Shows

VII. Concerts

  1. Soirees
  2. Budgeting for Event Planners
    1. Budget Planning
    2. Information Gathering
    3. Analyzing Goals and Objectives
    4. Preparing Presentations
    5. Communicating with Clients
    6. Budget Preparation

Demo

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Additional Info

Languages
English
Course Length
120.00 hours
Duration of Access

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available

Instructor


Prerequisites/Audience

Students need access to a computer, Internet access and basic computer skills – ability to use a keyboard, web browser, email, etc..  They should be high school graduates or equivalent with the ability to read and write English.

The intended audience for this program is individuals who are interested in event planning or meeting planning.

Requirements/Materials Included

Students need to have access to the internet and a PC or virtual PC for automation courses. All required materials are available online.  Textbooks are available for purchase which parallel course content, if desired, but are not required.