Events are a crucial element of business, with millions being held all over the world every day. This workshop will help you to improve your handling of events whether you are attending as a participant or as the organizer – so that they run efficiently and effectively. The workshop will provide practical advice on all aspects of holding formal and informal events, from essential preparation, to appropriate seating, to keeping on schedule, to final closing. A self assessment exercise allows the participants to evaluate and chart their progress regularly.

Course Name
Event Management

Academic Requirements
No formal requirement but competency in written and spoken English would be an added advantage.

Course Contents

5 Hours

  • Understanding the concept of events
  • Why events and event management?
  • Plan the event
  • Identify the purpose of event
  • Initial planning
  • Budgeting for the event
  • Organisation and Timing
  • Critical path
  • Function sheets
  • The time of the day and day of the week
  • Date selection

5 Hours

  • Location
  • Site selection
  • Location requirements
  • Hotels and convention centres
  • Restaurants and catering
  • Theatres and tents
  • Contracts

5 Hours

  • Transportation
  • Venue requirements
  • Food and beverages
  • Entertainment
  • Invitations
  • Guest arrival
  • Marketing the event
  • Evaluate the event

1 Hour

  • Examination

Duration
3 days (5 hours per day) and 1 hour examination

Course Fee
MRf 1,000/-

Payment Installments
No installment plan

In takes
Throughout the year and on request