MasterClass in Managing Events as Projects - Live Online Classes

Students studying this Online Managing Events as Projects Course will benefit from the following:

 

• Live Classes provide the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator
   
• Expert tuition from industry specialists
   
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide an exclusive and unique, premium, online learning experience
   
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the online classroom sessions.
   
• Online Classes are live...ideal for real-time interaction and feedback

During your Online Managing Events as Projects MasterClass Course you will study the following topics:

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

• Understand the basics of projects and project management and how to apply these skills to the planning and management of events
• Set clear project objectives for events
• Understand the project planning process as applied to events
• Know the main scheduling tools used to plan events as projects
• Understand what makes a project run well
• Know how to monitor project progress and stay on track
• Know how to close down a project professionally
• Work through the full life cycle of an event as a project
• Avoid common pitfalls in managing events as projects

 

COURSE TOPICS

 

Introduction to Managing Events as Projects

• What is a Project?
• What is Project Management?
• Why Manage Events as Projects?
• The Role of Project Event Manager
• The Key Players in an Event Project
• Milestones and Work Breakdown Structure
• The Project Life Cycle
• The 5 Phases of Project Management

 

Event Project Initiation - Phase 1

• What's involved in project initiation
• How does project initiation relate to events

Event Project Planning - Phase 2

• Scheduling Checklist
• Assessing Risk
• Contingency Planning
• How to Plan
• SMART Goals
• Identifying Tasks
• Identifying Resources
• Project scheduling tools and software

 

Event Project Execution - Phase 3

• Maintaining Momentum
• Communication
• Listening and Understanding
• Phases of Execution for Events

 

Event Project Performance Monitoring - Phase 4

• The Importance of Monitoring Performance
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monitoring Tools
• Managing Change in a Project
• Managing Pressure and Stress

 

Event Project Closure - Phase 5

• Closing Out an Event Project
• Why Do Event Projects Fail?
• Lessons Learned and Debrief
• Presenting Project Results for your Event

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

The following entry requirements apply:

 

• Minimum age: 18
• Competent English language skills (comprehension and spoken)
• Existing generalist event planning experience

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE CLASSES

 

In order to undertake your online classes you will need:

 

• A PC, laptop or tablet device with a webcam and reliable internet 
   
• A quiet space away from noise where you can participate in your online classes without distractions 
   
• You will be required to have your webcam on during your online classes as certification requires attendance and participation
   
• Certification requires 100% attendance of your online classes

Once you book your course place, you'll receive course enrolment confirmation within 48 hours. 

 

Then, prior to each session, your course trainer will email you a link to join your online classes. You'll need to download a small piece of software before you're first class - so it's a good idea to get ready approx 15 minutes before the first class start time. 

 

At the beginning of the first class, your trainer will explain to you how the functions of your online learning platform work and what to expect from your online classes.

Your Online MasterClass in Managing Events as Projects Course fees include:

 

• Comprehensive, interactive LIVE online classes
   
• Expert tution from industry experts
   
• Digital copies of the course materials
   
• MasterClass Certificate in Managing Events as Projects awarded by The Event School London (awarded based on 100% attendance) 

Join us for an intensive, comprehensive and exclusive, premium online learning experience.

 

Our Online MasterClass Courses are:

 

• Live Classes...Not Pre-Recorded ​

• Taught by Industry Specialists...Not Self-Taught

• The Same Teachers as London courses

• The Same Content as London courses

 

With our live classes, delivered through video-conferencing in our virtual classrroms, connect and interact with your course trainer and participants from all around the globe, creating a vibrant and dynamic learning community.

 

No matter where you are, we hope you'll find our online courses an opportunity to develop your skills through live, real-time interaction with professional, industry experienced trainers from The Event School London. 

 

​Whether you are looking for career change, or want to improve your prospects with new skills, our online courses provide the opportunity to work with our experienced trainers who can guide and advise you on achieving your professional goals.