Course Overview: (Download as PDF)
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify different types of events.
- Develop an event plan.
- List the nine essential steps in event planning.
- Create an event budget.
- Manage the myriad of details involved in event planning.
- Identify and plan for possible risks.
- Produce an event evaluation plan.
- Download full Course Curriculum in Adobe PDF format.
Downloadable Resources:
Course Level/Prerequisites/Certification Credits:
- Introductory level, no prerequisites.
- Take the optional final quiz. If you pass with 70% or more, you can download a Campus Certificate of Completion.
- Participation in the course is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Duration:
- This course is on-demand, meaning that you can take it anytime, at your own pace.
- The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete from start to finish, but you have access for 3 months. Take it all at once. Take it in 15-minute bites. Take breaks between each module. Come back in a month for a refresher. It's entirely flexible and up to you!
Price: $127 per user; 3 month access (check for specials)
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Course Author: Mary Wallace Poole of Braveheart Consulting
User Feedback:
I have taken 3 courses offered by Charity Village – Event Planning, Grantseeking, and Proposal Writing. In each course I found the content to be specific, and well-organized providing me with a solid, practical foundation in this subject matter. Having completed both, I would strongly recommend they be taken together.
The courses really come to life with great audio and visuals, plus quizzes along the way ensured I was absorbing the content. Navigation was easy and well explained and the objectives were stated clearly and tied to outcomes at the course’s completion. Thanks, Charity Village, for putting together a timely and topical resource that’s accessible according to my schedule, and cost-effective for my employer!
-- Kathy Hurst,
Final Word Communications
"My experience with CharityVillage Campus courses has been very positive! I have taken the Event Planning course, which is fairly new to me and the Volunteer Program course, which I am more seasoned in. Both offered practical new tools that I am able to keep as resources and incorporate into my work. I would definitely recommend any of the courses to those who are looking to gain new skills and knowledge in specific areas, as well as those experienced professionals looking for fresh tools and resources."
-- Deanna Kloess, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources,
Peel Children's Centre, Mississauga, ON
"I very much enjoyed the [Event Planning] course - the content was well explained in print and narration. The resource materials in pdf format will always be a useful tool for me. The topics were great, many things I did not think of...These are wonderful courses to have online. I am now taking the Strategic Planning Course"
-- Shelly Goodacre, Program Assistant,
Partners Program, Faculty of Architecture,
University of Manitoba
"I truly benefited from the Campus courses that I completed online. The “Event Planning “course contained several user-friendly templates that were easily modifiable and ready for use right away. The structure of the course was easy to follow, yet thorough in information. I feel significantly more confident and organized in event planning as a direct result of having taken this course. The “Boards That Work” course was also very valuable. The information is helpful for new agencies as well as organizations that may be reviewing their current practices. It contains helpful information for orientation for new board members as well."
-- Tanya Godson, Executive Director, Our Place Peel, Mississauga, ON
"The knowledge provided to me [about] event planning on Charity Village Campus was invaluable. As a result of the quick weekend course I have been able to pull off Rapport Youth & Family Services’ first signature event, featuring Justin Trudeau, for an audience of about 800. Thank you for providing such courses."
-- Rob El-Sayed,
Manager,
Fund Development & Communications,
Rapport Youth & Family Services, Brampton, ON
As someone who has planned special events for many years as part of my job, the CharityVillage Special Events online Campus Course gave me the opportunity to review how I plan events and the tools I use to organize events. The course provided many tools that I can use in event planning such as worst case and best case sample budgets, tracking sheets, timelines and production schedules. I would recommend this course for anyone just starting out in event planning or the seasoned planner who wants a good review.
-- Sharon Doherty, Manager, Recreation Development, Town of Caledon, ON
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