Course: Certificate in Party & Event Planning
Faculty: The Event School London
Start: 21 May 2012
Duration: 5 days (Mon to Fri)
Hours : 10.00 - 16.00
Contact Us: 0203 174 8191 or admissions@hteschools.com
Course Fees: £420+vat
Course Aim
To introduce students to the components of the event & party planning industry, the role of the party & event planner and a range of skills and knowledge required to successfully plan and deliver parties and events.
Ideal For
A professional party & event planning course ideal for those:
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wishing to gain skills and knowledge to obtain roles in the party & event planning industry
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considering setting up their own party & event planning business/consultancy
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already in the industry and wishing to add formal qualifications or a structured methodology to their CV or portfolio
- with overseas experience or qualifications wishing to add a UK qualification to their CV or portfolio
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Minimum Age of 18
- Competent English Language Skills
Course Benefits
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This short course provides an ideal opportunity to mix with and learn from delegates intersted in party and event planning. The five-day programme is an intensive introduction to essential party and event planning skills and industry opportunities.
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Lecturers are party and event industry professionals with recent and relevant party and event industry experience
- Study with event management education specialists
Qualification Details
Qualification: Certificate in Party Planning
Awarded By: The Event School London
Assessment
70% Attendance is required
Plus
Successful completion of the Course Assignment - an event planning project due in one month after course completion. Assignment Pass Mark is 70%
Course Content Includes
The Event Industry
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Introduction to the Party and Event Industry, Organisations & Associations
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Introduction to the Role and Responsibilities of a Party & Event Planner
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Opportunities in Parties and Events Organisation
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Roles & Career Paths in Party and Event Planning
- Industry Working Conditions & Work Ethics
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Identifying & Allocating Resources for Parties Events
- Legalities and Permissions for Parties Events
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Applicable Health & Safety Law
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Evaluating your Party or Event's Health & Safety Requirements
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Risk Assessments for Parties and Events
- Contingency Planning
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Project Management
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Setting Party and Event Dates
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Creating Planning Timelines
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Working with Planning Checklists
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Developing Party and Event Itineraries
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Developing and Managing Budgets
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Planning Tools - Manual & Electronic
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Avoiding Common Planning Mistakes
Common Party Types, Themes and Concepts
- Birthdays
- Graduations
- Anniversaries
- Childrens Parties
- Awards Ceremonies
- Launches
- Weddings
- Engagements
- Hen and Stag Parties
- Fancy Dress Parties
- Common trends and themes
- Corporate Dinners
- Private Dinners
- Farewell Parties
Party and Event Delivery and Management
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The Party & Event Planners Role during Party and Event Delivery
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Build-Up Phase
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Opening Phase
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Break-Down Phase
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On-Site Client Management & Communications
- Trouble-Shooting and Problem Solving during Party and Event Delivery
Venue Search & Coordination
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Sourcing & Securing Venues
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Venue Contracts, Deposit & Payment Policies
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Managing Venue Viewings
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Hall & Room Set-Up Options
- Venue Liaison and Communications
Coordinating Suppliers (Services & Contractors)
- Introduction to a range of Suppliers (Services & Products)
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Sourcing & Selecting Suppliers
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Suppliers Contracts, Deposits and Payment Policies
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Establishing Service & Product Standards
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Managing Supplier Relationships
- Coordinating & Monitoring Suppliers
Party and Event Evaluation
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Capturing & Measuring Client Satisfaction
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Capturing & Measuring Supplier Feedback
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Capturing & Measuring your Operations Team Performance
- Making Recommendations
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