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Event management essentials

This course will help you learn the fundamental elements that contribute to the successful planning, management and delivery of any event, big or small.

Who the course is for
Most voluntary and community organisations use events as a way to bring together a selected audience, to communicate a message or to raise money or awareness. Successfully delivered, an event can have a really positive impact on an organisation.
Aimed at those with little or no experience in Event Management, this course will take you through the fundamental elements that contribute to the successful planning, management and delivery of any event, big or small.
Book the morning course on the same day: Focus on Community Fundraising.

Course date: tbc (course postponed)
Start time: 14.00
End time: 17.00
Venue: Leavesden Green Community Hub,Clarke Green, off Clarke Way, Watford WD25 0BW

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Course content:

  • Defining your Event Strategy

  • Event Sponsorship

  • Event Content

  • Event Marketing

  • Building a Project Plan

  • Budget and Financial Controls

  • Selecting Suppliers

  • Delegate Management

  • Event Logistics

  • Post Event Activities



Learning outcomes

Participants attending this course will:
  • Gain a full understanding of the event life cycle

  • Be aware of the event project management process and techniques

  • Learn how to organise a successful event



About the trainer:

Sarah Halfpenny has worked within the events industry since 2001. She has managed a diverse portfolio of events and trained and supported over 80 event professionals.

Cost:

£25 for CVS members
£35 non-members
£70 private/statutory

Booking contact:

huwaydahmalik@w3rt.org
01923 216965

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