Course description

This Micro Credential equips learners with the practical skills to execute a seamless event. Focus on anticipating pressure points, optimizing event space and preparing presenters for a polished delivery. Gain the expertise needed to bring your event plans to life with confidence. 

Start

Anytime

Duration

24 Hours

Price

$615 +GST

Availability

Open

Delivery Format

Online self-directed

Learning outcomes

This Micro Credential is competency based, focusing on becoming proficient in specific skills and knowledge. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explore and identify the purpose, goals and objectives in strategic event planning
  • Incorporate the event plan schedule with the event space and external professionals
  • Create scripts for event speakers and guest introductions
event conference with lots of people

Course topics

Topic 1 | Schedules and implementationTopic 2 | External professionals and expert teams 
Topic 3 | Event space designTopic 4 | Guidelines for event speakers and guests
Topic 5 | Real-time event evaluation 

Delivery format

Online self-directed

For your convenience, we offer delivery of this course in a self-paced virtual format. 

There are no live lectures or discussions, but ongoing online instructor support is provided. This format is great if you’re an independent learner who requires the flexibility to log in anywhere, anytime.

Career pathways

Skills from this Micro Credential apply to careers in event coordination, corporate planning, hospitality, marketing and entertainment. Ideal for anyone managing larger gatherings such as conferences, community events and business functions. 

Why enroll in this course?

Practical, self-paced learning, with support from industry experts.

Projects that you can include in your own work or portfolio.

Earn a digital badge to showcase & share your skills.

Customize your learning path to match your career goals and earn higher credentials.

Course completion

This non-credit course runs for 12 consecutive weeks, during which you’ll complete graded assignments and assessments to demonstrate your skills and competency. All coursework must be submitted within the 12-week timeframe. To successfully complete the course and earn a digital badge, you must achieve an overall grade of 70% or higher.

Course requirements

  • Laptop or desktop computer with keyboard and mouse
  • Microphone, speakers and camera
  • A stable Internet connection
  • Word processing software (Word, OpenOffice, GoogleDocs) or a text editor

Instructor bio

Lisa Gareau - Event Planning
Lisa Gareau

Lisa Gareau is a life-long event planner and has been a Connection Strategy Coach for over a decade. 

Passionate to carve a path and create a place for in-house and do-it-yourself event planners like herself, Lisa founded Candy Event Consulting in 2008. Through game-changing strategy packages, coaching sessions, learning opportunities and relevant resources, Lisa is ready to empower anyone planning their own events to energize their efforts and experience better outcomes.

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Applicable certificates

Use Turning Event Plans into Action and four other courses to earn a Professional Certificate.

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