Today’s Groupon offers this Online Event and Hospitality Management Course for €36.

The Course

EventTrix combines charts, videos and online content to offer a wealth of practical knowledge in the field of event and hospitality management. This seven-module course allows learners to get their heads around budgets, client meetings and how to coordinate an event on the day, whether running a fashion show or sports event, or overseeing a wedding. There will be an online assessment section at the end of each module, and successful completion will see candidates awarded an Event Planner Certificate, accredited by the International Council for Online Education Standards.

Modules

Working with clients: Planning and preparing for the meeting ¦ First impressions and presentation ¦ What does your client need? ¦ Time frames ¦ Following up ¦ Event proposal ¦ Contracts and agreements

Steps for planning an event: Target your goals and audience ¦ Planning the event: Date and time ¦ Budget ¦ Venue ¦ Food and beverages ¦ Transportation ¦ Speakers ¦ Time frames

Invitations, greetings and dress code: Invitations and replies ¦ Greetings etiquette and handshake protocol ¦ Dress code

Table manners and table settings: Table-seating arrangements ¦ Table settings ¦ Table manners

The event: Last-minute preparations ¦ During the event ¦ Business cards ¦ Evaluating the event ¦ After the event: keeping up with your clients, partners, and guests

What is event management?: What is event management? ¦ Role of the event manager ¦ Project management ¦ Strengths and weaknesses of the profession ¦ Crisis management ¦ Planning your career

Types of events: Introduction ¦ Conferences ¦ Meetings ¦ Launch events ¦ Fashion shows ¦ Fundraisers ¦ Weddings ¦ Religious events ¦ Photocalls ¦ Exhibitions ¦ Sport events ¦ Concerts ¦ Political events ¦ Anniversaries