Event Management and Design

Language: English

Short Description: This course provides professional?caliber training for aspiring and current event planners, covering every aspect of successful event execution—from design and décor to budgeting, technology, and logistics. Offered through accredited school partners, the course explores live and virtual events, sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility, and international best practices, while highlighting how technology and social media can enhance event outcomes.

Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!

Certification: Upon completion, learners will be eligible to sit for the Event Planning Specialist Certification (CEPS) exam from the National Career Certification Board (NCCB).

Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)