The education toward becoming a Certified Event Professional is a self paced 4 – 6 week program that includes the following:
Education
- Industry Overview
- Areas to Specialize in
- Reaching Your Potential
- Business Operations (plan, equipment, legal, insurance, costs, etc)
- Gain Experience
- Gain Education
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Internship Opportunities
- Pricing Your Services
- Getting Clients
- Creating a Website
- Getting Referrals
- Build Rapport and Relationships with Vendors
- Finding and Screening Venues
- Keeping Up with Trends
- Getting Repeat Customers
- Handling Client Meetings
- Event Types
- Budgeting
- Planning Event Details
- Tracking Financials
- Billing and Accounting
- Managing All Vendor Relationships
- Business Insurance Considerations
- Legal and Tax Considerations
- Creating Your Brand
- Getting Financing
- Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
- Styled Photo Shoots
Training
Hands on training includes reading and video assignments, field work and feedback loops. Through the course training you will learn how to:
- Think like an event planner
- Engage better with clients
- Grow your business by getting more clients
- Become a better planner, either for your own business or a company
At the end of the course you will receive your Certified Event Professional designation mailed to your door.