How to Start a Corporate Event Planning Business - PDF

							          Level 3 Award in Event Management and Business




Course Information

Are you a good organiser and enjoy working hard? Do you love helping to
arrange parties for friends? Are you sociable? Do you fancy being your own
boss?

If you can answer ‘yes’ to the above, your future career may lie in one of the
most exciting and rewarding businesses around – Event Management.

So why study Event Management from UK Open Learning? Answer in one
word: ‘demand’.

You’d be amazed at just how few professional event planners there are out
there – and the demand is absolutely incredible. People lead busy lives these
days and don’t want the worry or don’t have the time to organise a party,
christening, business event etc. That’s why they are looking to people like
you - someone who can organise a successful and memorable occasion for
them.

Undertaking the Event Management course from UK Open Learning, one of
the UK’s leading distance learning providers, could be one of the best
decisions you will make. In no time at all, and for very little cost you could
soon be running your own successful Event Management business, and
enjoying the ‘buzz’ of making other people happy. And the great thing is, you
get paid for it!

So what is Event Planning and Management?

Humans are sociable creatures. We all love a ‘do’, whether it’s to celebrate
weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, parades etc. or to promote something
such as a product launch or a fashion show). It could be for educational
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reasons such as conferences, meetings, or graduations, or simply to
commemorate loved ones at funerals or memorial services.

Your ‘event’ could be purely social, business related or simply somewhere in
between. It could be happy, it could be solemn; it could be small and
intimate, or huge and sensational. Whatever the occasion, it needs someone
with your organisational skills, your creativity and your personality to make
sure that it is remembered for years to come.

It’s hard work but a lot of fun too!

Can you picture yourself smartly dressed, visiting luxury hotels, checking
that the food and wine is right and that everything is in place? Has the band
or orchestra you’ve booked been briefed? Are the fireworks ready? Is the
Champagne on ice? And just imagine the excitement of chatting away to any
celebrities who may be attending or booked for the event. Exciting, isn’t it!

Sure, at the end of the day you’ll be exhausted. But you’ll be exhilarated too,
knowing that you’ve created something very special. Something the guests
will remember forever.

Qualification

Level 3 Award in Event Management and Business. Plus a UK Open Learning
Diploma.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE
Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently
accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland”


Awarding Body Information

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators
('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the
Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England,
the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills
(DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and
Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Further information

www.ncfe.org.uk
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What is Event Planning and Management?

This question actually breaks down into two questions:

      What kinds of events are we talking about?
      What is event planning?

First things first. Generally speaking, special events occur for the following
purposes:

      Celebrations (fairs, parades, weddings, reunions, birthdays,
      anniversaries)
      Education (conferences, meetings, graduations)
      Promotions (product launches, political rallies, fashion shows)
      Commemorations (memorials, civic events)

This list isn't an exhaustive one, but as the examples illustrate, special
events may be business related, purely social or somewhere in between.

Now we move to the second question:

What is Event Planning?

Planners of an event may handle any or all of the following tasks related to
that event:

      Conducting research
      Creating an event design
      Finding a site
      Arranging for food, décor and entertainment
      Planning transportation to and from the event
      Sending invitations to attendees
      Arranging any necessary accommodation for attendees
      Coordinating the activities of event personnel
      Supervising at the site
      Conducting evaluations of the event

How many of these activities your business engages in will depend on the
size and type of a particular event, which will, in turn, depend on the
specialisation you choose.

Why do people hire Event Planners?

This question has a simple answer: individuals often find they lack the
expertise and time to plan events themselves. Independent planners can
step in and give these special events the attention they deserve.
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Our course will guide you through all the steps to ensure you have the
correct skills and knowledge to become a confident and successful Event
Planner and Manager.

How the course is designed

Your Event Management Diploma is designed to take you step by step
through the needs and requirements of becoming an efficient Event Planner.

Throughout the course you will also be required to complete a number of
tutor marked assignments.
Course Syllabus

Your course in Event Management will cover the following topics:

Unit 1       Introduction to Event Management

      Event Planner Job Description
      Types of events you could plan

Unit 2       General overview of Event Planning

      Where to start and the purpose of an event
      Basic checklists
      Understanding budgets
      Understanding timelines
      Site and vendor selection
      Administrative needs
      Promotional / Press Releases
      Meeting survival supplies
      Post event

Unit 3       More Basic Planning Information

      Booking accommodation
      Bar tendering and wine service
      Choosing a theme
      Decorating and party supplies
      Hiring a band
      Questions to ask the chosen facility
      Selecting promotional items
      ‘Thank you’ gifts

Unit 4       Event Health & Safety

      Safety of the facilities
      Risk Assessment
      Communications
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     Evacuations
     First Aid
     Fire arrangements
     Security
     Barriers
     Temporary road closures
     Facilities for the disabled
     Signs
     The environment
     Facilities
     Other considerations
     What to do when things go wrong
     Event checklist
     Further information
     Event planning form
     Event safety and welfare form

Unit 5     Understanding function supervision and Silver Service

     Supervising a function
     Planning a function
     Providing a Silver Service
     Developing efficient and organised work habits
     Getting ready for service
     Meeting customer requirements
     Food service
     Surplus food and used equipment
     Clearing finished courses
     Clearing the table

Unit 6     Information forms

     Client information Form
     Event planning sheet
     Event budget planning sheet

Unit 7     Equipment hire and information

     Basic hire information
     Selections from a catalogue
     Hire lists


Unit 8     Planning a reunion

     Background information
     Reunion checklist
     Venues
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        Planning timeline

Unit 9        Planning a funeral

        Introduction
        Timeline
        Funerals according to customs
        Funeral planning checklist
        Portfolio


Unit 10 Planning a corporate event

        Introduction
        Event planning timeline
        Selecting the best venue
        Selecting the right speaker
        Theme for a special event
        Things not to do
        Corporate event planning checklist
        Menu planning ideas
        Venues
        Portfolio

Starting Your Own Business

Course Syllabus

Your course covers the following syllabus:

Starting Up

Unit One - Starting Your Own Business

Unit Two - Ways of Starting a Business

Staff

Unit Three - Recruiting Staff

Unit Four - Dealing with Staff

Unit Five - Fraud and Theft

Promoting Your Business

Unit Six – Marketing
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Unit Seven – Advertising

Unit Eight - The Business Plan




YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Q. I have no experience of Event Management or have never worked
for myself. Would this course be suitable?

A. Yes, we will teach you all you need to know to start your own business.
We do expect, however, a reasonable level of literacy for Level Three
courses.

Q. What type of support will I receive?

A. You will be allocated a tutor who will guide you through the course, mark
your assignments and generally help you with any problems you may have.
Your tutors can be contacted via email and post. If you need to speak to a
student advisor, you can telephone the college.

Q. How do I send in my work?

A. You can post or email your assignments for marking. You do not need to
wait for your results before moving onto the next section.

Q. If I fail an assignment can I retake it?

A. Yes, your tutor will ask you to resubmit your assignment and give you
some pointers as to where you could improve.

Q. What do I receive once I order the course?

A. We will send you ALL the course materials. This consists of a
400-page course delivered to your door within 48 hours. You can start your
studies straightaway.

Q. Is there a time limit or any deadlines?

A. We do like you to complete the course within 12 months but we can
extend this if you check with your tutor.
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Q. What if I don’t like the course? Can I send it back?

A. Yes, if you are not happy with the course you can return it within 7 days
as per the terms and conditions on our web site www.uk-open-learning.com

Q. Do I need a computer to take the course?

A. No, but if you have one, you will receive tutor support and results of your
assignments much faster.



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