October Power Workshop 2010
Join the Academy and A List Guide for an Event Design One Day Power Workshop in Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney. You know how to plan an event - we will show you how to design and style one. This workshop is suitable for anyone wishing to master the art of styling and design for special events. It caters for those wishing to work in weddings, corporate events, private parties and product launches.
Styling and designing an event is very similar to set dressing. It brings all the elements of the design to life exploring your creative side, but also requiring a certain amount of technical knowledge. This one day power workshop will help you to discover unique and innovative ways to design and transform environments for all types of venues and budgets. Lots of hands-on creativity, conceptulisation, tips and tricks will help you on the way to producing professionally styled events. Learn how to add those special touches to your event such as: distinctive table centrepieces, fabric decor, ambient lighting and special effects.
The Razzle Dazzle of Event Design – what’s hot and what’s not. One of the most used tools we have at our disposal is colour. We will look at what is ‘coming’ in terms of colour trends and inspiration
From Concept to Completion – exploring the creative brain storming process that leads to unique events. We will discuss the way we can use design techniques to maximize the way we look at creating any special even
The Fizz Factor – using catering as a decorative theme element within your design is a great feature. This section covers emerging and trendsetting pieces in catering for the 2nd part of 2010
Design and Your Venue – understanding room configurations and the requirements of a venue that may impact on your design
Lights, Camera, Action! Dollar for dollar, lighting adds more impact to your décor than any other single element. Learn how to bring your design to life and highlight and accentuate all the nuances
Fabulous Fabric – learn how to dress a table and create a Tablescape with a linen expert. We will learn how to use fabric in event design across an event space and look at working with off the shelf rental products that make a great statement with cost effective results.
Styling and Decor Techniques - creating memorable events unique elements while establishing and staying within budget. This session will look at different cultures, historical time periods, fashion and interior design by combining new and easily attainable decor elements.
The Floral WOW factor – explores possibilities and contrast to inject some tension through unexpected flower/container/accessories combinations. Add some high drama into the floral side of your event work and expand your knowledge of flower seasons and the mechanics of floral design.
Centrepiece by design – a simple recipe for creating your own centrepiece using the pieces available to you from your design box (provided as part of the workshop). This session will be led by leading industry expert Denise Fouracre founder of The Wedding Zone and Teneille Beadman of Ezy Events
Q & A - We will view and discuss real-world events and how the Event Design successfully achieved the client’s goal.
Sydney - 11th of October 2010
Mercure Hotel Sydney
818-820 George St
Sydney NSW
COST $450 +GST Early Bird Rate and $495 + GST Normal Rate
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Brisbane - 13th of October 2010
Novotel Brisbane
200 Creek Street
Brisbane QLD
COST $450 +GST Early Bird Rate and $495 + GST Normal Rate
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Melbourne - 13th of October 2010
Novotel St. Kilda
16 The Esplanade
St. Kilda,Melbourne Vic
COST $450 +GST Early Bird Rate and $495 + GST Normal Rate
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This event is sponsored by A List Guide.
A LIST Guide is a landmark event industry resource, which is the A-Z Guide for organising events in Australia. Available online at www.alistguide.com.au and in print, it is a stylish and comprehensive guide to the best venues, suppliers and activities available for all kinds of events, parties, launches, conferences, functions and celebrations. Incorporating information and details from restaurants to art galleries, hotels to bars, theatres to museums, caterers to florists, audio visual hire businesses to transport companies, A LIST Guide is the most comprehensive national event guide in Australia.
Diploma of Wedding Planning, Styling and Design
Are you a creative genius with penchant for planning? If so this course will show you how to understand colour, design from a blank canvass whilst also honing your planning skills to produce and create weddings that are both stylish and planned to perfection. Upon completion you will be a Certified Wedding Planner and Designer.
Price: $2,200
The course is perfect for those wishing to:
- Start their own Wedding Planning Business
- Work as an Wedding Designer
- Work for a Bridal Consultancy
- Work as a Wedding Planner specialising in styling
- Work within a Wedding Venue
- Work for a wedding styling and design company
If you are creative, imaginative and organized, a career in wedding planning, styling and design could be just for you. This course is new for 2010 and is only available via E Learning. We are also offering this great new course through our Summer School which offers a structured weekly environment for those who need it. This fantastic new course combines the elements of planning, styling and design so allows you to be both creative and organised at the same time and is perfect for anyone wishing to go into the area of wedding planning & styling.
Course Details
Do you have a passion all things WEDDINGS? Does the creativity, excitement, and romance that goes with them send a shiver up your spine? Do you get a buzz from organisation? Can you move at the speed of light and multi-task at the same time? Do you have the patience of a saint, the skin of an alligator and the soul of an artist? If so, then this could be the career for you.
From when a bride first approaches you to help her create, plan and style her wedding, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Planner and Stylist within the wedding industry. You will also work with our branded design software 'Event Designer SPace Planner' as part of your course materials to help you bring the design of events alive.
Your course will include 25 assignments, 15 of which are based on the design aspect & 10 authentic wedding briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning & designing a wedding. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your bride and the assignments you submit as your proposal. Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last four units in the course focus on starting your own business and gaining employment within the industry.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
1. The World of Event Design
2. Conceptualisation & Planning
3. The Principles of Event Design
4. Designing the Experience
5. Colour Schemes & Effects
6. Decor Techniques
7. Design & Your Venue
8. Decorative Elements
9. Fabric Decor
10. Entertainment & Music
11. Lighting & Aesthetics
12. Sound & Production
13. Staging, Rigging & Draping
14. Special Effects
15. Creating a Table Centrepiece
16. Wedding Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
17. Location & Ceremony
18. The Venue
19. Catering
20. Transport
21. Photographer/Videographer
22. Invites and Gifts
23. Working with Wedding Suppliers
24. The Big Day
25. Client Consultations
26. Pricing & Defining Your Services
27. Starting your own Business
28. Budgets & Finance
29. Wedding Marketing 101
30. Contracts and Insurance
CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
Wedding Planning for Celebrants
This course has been designed specifically for Wedding Celebrants who wish to add to their portfolio of services. The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for working celebrants as they can fit the course in with their existing wedding commitments.
The Wedding Planning course for Celebrants will enable you to:
- Offer a unique dual service to your Bridal Couples
- Give your Couples confidence in your abilities knowing you are well trained in every aspect of their wedding, not just the ceremony
- Allow you to increase your earning capacity by offering a bigger service
- Put you ahead of your competition
Currently the course is offered by Distance Learning only, although upon enrolment you will receive access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board. The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.
THE COURSE DETAILS - $995 + GST
Would you like to do more for your Couples and be a bigger part of their wedding? Are you good at all aspects of planning with a creative flair? If so there could never be a better time to Wedding Planning to your portfolio of services.
From when your bride first approaches you with their ceremony details you will be in a position to help them create and plan all aspects of their dream wedding, including their ceremony. Your service will allow your clients peace of mind knowing their wedding and ceremony is in capable hands. You will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Wedding Planner and how you can incorporate that with your Celebrancy commitments. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based wedding planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments. The software will also be a great tool for you to manage your Celebrancy business as well.
Your course will include 16 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic wedding briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your bride and the assignment you submit as your proposal. Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last assignment in the course focuses on combining your existing Celebrancy business with your new wedding planning service.
The Certificate in Professional Wedding Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Wedding Industry.
Course Units
1. Introducing the Wedding Planning Industry
2. Getting Organised
3. Sourcing a Venue
4. Catering
5. Flowers and Decorations
6. Music & Entertainment
7. Transport
8. Photographer/Videographer
9. Invites and Gifts
10. Meeting your Client for the first time
11. Preparing a Budget
12. Writing a Proposal
13. Preparing for the Big Day
14. The Big Day
15. Launching a Wedding Planning Business
Event Planning for PA’s
The role of the Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual PA & Secretary is wide and varied. These roles often include event planning and coordination as part of their role, from small events with limited budgets to national conferences with VIP speakers. Our Certificate Course - Event Planning for PA's, has been written specifically for these job roles.
Price: $995+ GST
The course is designed to be studied over a 15 week period from the comfort of your desk within our Virtual Campus. It is perfect for those wishing to:
- Incorporate Event Planning within their current job role
- Enhance their existing planning skills
- Add new job skills to their resume
- Those looking for a career change
The course will help you to Plan, Prepare & Prioritise by showing you how to:
- Deliver events with impact
- Design a dynamic program
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Source Venues
- Conduct Site Inspections
- Produce a Themed Event
- Run an Event Budget
- Understand Audio, Lighting & Sound
- Coordinate Speakers, Guests & VIP'S
- Develop a Marketing Strategy
- Understand Registration Software
- Brand your Event
- Obtain Sponsorship
- Put together an Event Team
- Run the event on the day
- Work with Run Sheets & Checklists
- Evaluate the success of your event
Studying in the Academy's Virtual Campus by E Learning will bring this course alive allowing you to get the full benefit of planning an event without leaving your office or your desk. Upon enrolment you will receive access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board.
THE COURSE DETAILS
Do you get a buzz from organisation? Does your job entail event planning as part of what you do? Can you move at the speed of light and multi task at the same time? Do you have the patience of a saint, the skin of an alligator and the soul of an artist? If so, then this could be the course for you.
From when your boss first approaches you with the event brief to helping create a concept, control the budget and run the event itself, you will experience firsthand the expertise, creative mind and staying power required that comes with being an Event Planner. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based event planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments.
Your course will include 12 assignments all of which are based on authentic event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning an event from an Awards Ceremony to a 4 day Conference. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your boss and the assignment you submit as the proposal he or she is looking for.
The Certificate in Event Planning for PA’s is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip any busy secretary or PA with the knowledge they need to work as professionals when organising a company event.
Course Units
- The World of Events
- Think like an Event Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Developing a Theme
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- Catering
- Speakers and Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
- Travel, Accommodation & Registration
- Corporate Gifts and Merchandise
- Suppliers & Software
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
Diploma of Event Planning and Design
For those that prefer the structure of a corporate event this course will combine planning with design and afford you the best of both worlds without the emotion involved in weddings. Learn about lighting, production, linen, centrepiece design and the rules of planning large scale events. Upon completion you will be a Certified Event Planner and Designer.
Price: $2,250
This course is perfect for those wishing to start their own business, as it also contains the business units from the Corporate Event Planning course. Many of the units will give you ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ towards the Diploma of Events Management if you choose to follow this path. You will also be given the opportunity to work on a large scale event as part of your course.
Have you ever watched the Oscars and thought WOW - I would love to be on the design team for an event like this? If you have, then this course will put you on the right path.
Until now there hasn’t been a diploma course that is purely dedicated to the inner workings of Event Design. The Event Planning and Design Diploma will take you on an unbelievable journey into this field of event planning.
From when a client first approaches you with their event idea to creating and running the event, you will experience firsthand the complexities and excitement that comes with being an Event Designer. You will work with award winning event design software as part of your course materials and be given access to our new Virtual Campus.
Your entire course will be based around an ongoing assignment - the launch of a new perfume. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to put together a product launch for this perfume. You will be asked to interpret your client’s initial brief, brainstorm and create a concept, put together a client proposal, draft a budget, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation. Once your client (your tutor) is happy with your proposal and presentation you will then be asked to put together the PR campaign for the product and all the documents required to produce, manage and run the event. You ‘job’ will be to take this event from start to finish as part of your course.
The Event Planning & Design Diploma is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Events Industry. The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
- The World of Events
- Think like a Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Developing a Theme
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- The Catering
- Music & Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- The Proposal & First Consultation
- Event Branding, Marketing & PR
- Audio Visual, Lighting & technology
- Travel & Accommodation
- Corporate Gifts & Merchandise
- Suppliers & Staff
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
- The World of Event Design
- The Principles of Event Design
- Colour Schemes & Effects
- Design & Decor Techniques
- Fabric Decor
- Staging, Rigging & Draping
- Designing with Software
- Presenting Your Design
- Creating a Table Centrepiece
- Starting your own Business
- Event Sales & Marketing 101
CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
Event Design Certificate
If you have the ability to think outside the square and the desire to unleash your inner designer then this course will help you take that journey. Event Design incorporates all the elements of an event from sound & lighting to catering and entertainment and your job is to take all these pieces and create something visually stunning out of nothing. Upon completion you will be a Certified Event Designer.
Price: $1,750
The type of events they work on can include: weddings, product launches, fashion shows, conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, corporate functions & festivals. Some designers will also plan, consult and coordinate but more often than not, they will limit their services to design and decor.
This course is designed for those already working within the industry, or those who have completed a course in wedding or event planning. The event design course explores the artistic side of creating memorable events. In each unit students will discover unique and innovative ways to design and transform environments for all types of events and venues. The course is a fun blend of conceptualizing, planning and production with lots of hands-on creativity. Students will practice virtual draping, rigging, prop and centrepiece design. They will also look at how and where to find creative inspiration, design presentations,sourcing materials, budgeting and event execution. Study at your own pace in an interactive environment.
Have you ever watched the Oscars and thought WOW - I would love to be on the design team for an event like this? If you have, then this course will put you on the right path.
Until now there hasn’t been a certificate course that is purely dedicated to the inner workings of Event Design. The Event Design Certificate will take you on an unbelievable journey into this field of special events.
From when a client first approaches you with their event idea to creating and designing the event, you will experience firsthand the complexities and excitement that comes with being an Event Designer.
You will work with our branded design software 'Event Designer Space Planner', as part of your course materials and be given access to our new Virtual Campus.
Your entire course will be based around an ongoing assignment - a Company Awards Dinner. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to put together the complete design for this event. You will be asked to interpret your client’s initial brief, brainstorm and create a concept, put together a client proposal, source an appropriate venue, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation. Your ‘job’ will be to take the design aspect of this event from start to finish as part of your course.
The Event Design Certificate is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Events Industry. The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.
Course Units - click here for payment plan options
- The World of Event Design
- Conceptualisation & Planning
- The Principles of Event Design
- Designing the Experience
- Colour Schemes & Effects
- Decor Techniques
- Design & Your Venue
- Decorative Elements
- Fabric Decor
- Entertainment & Music
- Lighting & Aesthetics
- Sound & Production
- Staging, Rigging & Draping
- Special Effects
- Creating a Table Centrepiece
- Sourcing Materials & Budgeting
- Designing with Software
- Presenting your Design
- Event Execution
- Event Design Trends
- Event Technology
- Design Vocabulary & Tool Kits
CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
Adv Dip Special Event Planning & Design
If all of the above elements appeal to you then this is your chance to combine all the skills in one course. Enjoy the intricate details of weddings and events and learn how to style, design and plan. Upon completion you will be a Certified Master Special Event Planner and Designer.
Price: $3,000 (*payment options available)
The Advanced Diploma course combines the units from the Diploma in Wedding and Event Planning and also the Cert in Event Design. The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for anyone in full or part time employment or for anyone who has other commitments which make it necessary to study in their spare
The course is perfect for those wishing to:
- Start their own Business
- Work as an Event Designer
- Work for a Bridal Consultancy
- Work for a Special Events Company
- Work within a Wedding Venue, Convention Centre, Conference Venue or Hotel
Currently the course is by E Learning only. When you enrol you will receive instant access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board. The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leave the comfort of your own home.
THE COURSE DETAILS
Do you have a passion all things EVENTS? Does the glitter, excitement, and romance that goes with them send a shiver up your spine? Do you get a buzz from organisation? Can you move at the speed of light and multi task at the same time? Do you have the patience of a saint, the skin of an alligator and the soul of an artist? If so, then this could be the career for you.
From when a client first approaches you to help them create, plan and design a first class event, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Planner and Designer within the events industry. You will then use this software to complete course assignments. You will also work with our branded design software. 'Event Designer SPace Planner', as part of your course materials to help you bring the design of events alive.
Your course will include 25 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic wedding briefs and 9 on corporate event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding or event. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client and the assignments you submit as your proposal. Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last two assignments in the course focus on starting your own business and gaining employment within the industry.
To further develop your skills and knowledge you will also be assigned an ongoing Event Design assignment which will be based on the launch of a new perfume. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to put together a product launch for this perfume. You will be asked to interpret your client’s initial brief, brainstorm and create a concept, put together a client proposal, draft a budget, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation.
Once your client (your tutor) is happy with your proposal and presentation you will then be asked to put together the PR campaign for the product and all the documents required to produce, manage and run the event. You ‘job’ will be to take this event from start to finish as part of your course.
The Advanced Diploma in Special Event Planning and Design is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia.
It includes 42 in-depth units that will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in any area of the Events Industry.
Course Details - click here for Payment Plan options
- The World of Events
- Think Like a Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Producing a Themed Event
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- The Catering
- Music & Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- The Proposal & the first Consultation
- Event Branding, Marketing & PR
- Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
- Travel & Accommodation
- Corporate Gifts and Merchandise
- Suppliers & Staff
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
- The World of Event Design
- The Principles of Event Design
- Colour Schemes & Effects
- Design & Decor Techniques
- Fabric Décor
- Staging, Rigging & Draping
- Designing with Software
- Presenting Your Design
- Creating a Table Centrepiece
- Design Vocabulary & Tool Kits
- Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
- Location & Ceremony
- Flowers and Decorations
- Transport
- Photographer & Videographer
- Invites & Gifts
- The Psychology of a Bride
- The Big Day
- Working for a Special Events Company
- Starting your own Business
- Wedding and Event Marketing 101
- Finance
- Contracts and Insurance
Diploma of Wedding and Event Planning
For those that love the thrill of organising a product launch but also have the special skills involved in planning a more personal event such as a wedding then this Diploma will allow you to combine both skills. Upon completion you will be a Certified Wedding and Event Consultant.
Price: $1,950 (*payment options available)
The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for anyone in full or part time employment or for anyone who has other commitments which make it necessary to study in their spare time.
The course is perfect for those wishing to:
- Start their own Business
- Work for a bridal Consultancy
- Work for a Special Events Company
- Work within a Wedding Venue, Convention Centre, Conference Venue or Hotel
Currently the course is offered by Distance Learning and E Learning and upon enrolment you will receive access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board.
The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Course Details
Do you have a genuine love of weddings and events, and a passion for the glitter, excitement, and romance that goes with them? Do you get a buzz from organisation?
Can you move at the speed of light and multi task at the same time? Do you have the patience of a saint, the skin of an alligator and the soul of an artist? If so, then this could be the career for you.
From when a client first approaches you with their wedding or event date to helping them create and plan a first class event, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Planner within the events industry. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based wedding and event planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments.
Your course will include 25 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic wedding briefs and 9 on corporate event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding or event. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client and the assignments you submit as your proposal. Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last two assignments in the course focus on starting your own business and gaining employment within the industry.
The Diploma of Wedding and Event Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Events Industry.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
- The World of Events
- Think Like a Planner
- Creating a Concept
- Developing a Theme
- The Planning Process
- The Venue
- The Catering
- Music and Entertainment
- Preparing a Budget
- The Proposal & the first Consultation
- Event Branding, Marketing & PR
- Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
- Travel, Accommodation & Registration
- Corporate Gifts and Merchandise
- Suppliers & Staff
- Preparing for the Event
- Running the Event
- Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
- Location & Ceremony
- Flowers and Decorations
- Transport
- Photographer & Videographer
- Invites & Gifts
- The Psychology of a Bride
- The Big Day
- Working for a Special Events Company
- Starting your own Business
- Wedding and Event Marketing 101
- Finance & Pricing your Services
- Contracts and Insurance
Event Planning - Certificate
If you get a thrill from watching events such as the Oscars, have exceptional organisational skills and thrive under pressure then this course is the perfect choice. Upon completion you will be a Certified Event Planner.
Price: $1,350 (*payment options available)
The course is perfect for those wishing to start their own Special Events business, work for an event management company or within a conference venue, convention centre or hotel. Currently the course is offered by Distance Learning and E Learning and you will receive access to our Virtual Campus allowing you to chat to your tutors online, jump on the student forum, delve into the library of Podcasts and videos and check out the Job Board.
The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.
Course Details
Do you get a buzz from organisation? Can you move at the speed of light and multi task at the same time? Do you have the patience of a saint, the skin of an alligator and the soul of an artist? If so, then this could be the career for you.
From when a client first approaches you with their event brief to helping them create a concept, control the budget and run the event itself, you will experience firsthand the expertise, creative mind and staying power required that comes with being a Special Event Planner. You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based event planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments.
Your course will include 16 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic event briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning an event from an Awards Ceremony to a 4 day Conference. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your client and the assignment you submit as your proposal.
Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last two assignments in the course focus on starting your own Special Events business and gaining employment within the industry.
The Certificate in Special Event Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Special Events Industry.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
1. The World of Events
2. Think Like A Planner
3. Creating a Concept
4. Developing A Theme
5. The Planning Process
6. The Venue
7. Catering
8. Speakers & Entertainment
9. Preparing a Budget
10. The Proposal & First Consultation
11. Event Branding, Marketing & PR
12. Audio Visual, Lighting & Technology
13. Travel, Accommodation & Registration
14. Corporate Gifts & Merchandise
15. Suppliers & Staff
16. Running the Event
17. Starting your own Business
18. Advertising and Marketing
19. Contracts and Insurance
20. Working for a Special Events Company
Wedding Planning - Certificate
If you love the romance of weddings and enjoy the challenge of planning every tiny detail then this course will equip you with all the knowledge you need to have successful career as a wedding planner. Upon completion you will be a Certified Wedding Consultant ready to start your own business.
Price: $1,350 (*payment options available)
The course is perfect for those wishing to start their own business, work for a bridal consultancy or within a wedding venue. The course is designed to enable you to study at your own pace in an interactive environment; making it perfect for anyone in full or part time employment or for anyone who has other commitments which make it necessary to study in their spare time.
The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.
Course Details
Do you have a genuine love of weddings and events, and a passion for the glitter, excitement, and romance that goes with them? There could never be a better time to make your move into this glamorous profession. A relatively new field, wedding planning is the fastest growing sector of the highly lucrative wedding industry, making this a hot career choice in an equally hot industry.
From when a client first approaches you with their wedding date to helping them create and plan their dream wedding, you will experience firsthand the demands and requirements that come with being a Wedding Planner.
You will also have the option to include training and a 3 month all access license to Australia’s only web based wedding planning software as part of your course materials. This will then be incorporated within your course assignments.
Your course will include 16 assignments, 14 of which are based on authentic wedding briefs. These assignments will lead you through every stage of planning a wedding. You will be expected to treat your tutor as your bride and the assignment you submit as your proposal.
Effectively you are building yourself a portfolio as you make your way through the course, allowing you to hit the ground running upon graduation. The last two assignments in the course focus on starting your own wedding planning business and gaining employment within the industry.
The Certificate in Professional Wedding Planning is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Wedding Industry.
Course Units - click here for Payment Plan options
1. Folklore, Traditions and Etiquette
* When to Marry
* Ancient Traditions
* Superstitions
* Customs from Abroad
* Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts
2. Introducing the Wedding Planning Industry
* The function of a wedding planner
* Matching personalities
* Career benefits
* Getting started
* Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses
3. Getting Organised
* Why good organization is so important
* The planning process
* Creating a reference file
* Creating a client file
* Top organisational tips
4. Creating A Concept
* Flirting with the 5 Senses
* Developing a Concept
* The Creative Process
* Brainstorming
5. Location & Ceremony
* Different types of venues & locations
* Things to consider
* Traditional and Non-Traditional
* Booking locations & venues
* Destination Weddings
* Building your database
6. Wedding Admin
* Timelines
* To Do Lists
* Questionnaires
* The Guest List
* Run Sheets
* Contingency Plans
7. Catering
* An Introduction to Catering
* Planning the catering for a Wedding
* Top Catering Tips
* Food and Beverage
* The Cake
* Catering Choices
* Service Styles
* Catering Budgets
* Taste Testing
* Culinary Terms & Cutlery
* Glassware and Beverage Portions
8. Flowers and Decorations
* The beauty of Flowers
* Symbolism and Meaning
* Things to Consider
* Style &Bouquets
* Choosing a Florist
* Decorations and Décor
* Drawing up a Plan
9. Music and Entertainment
* Choosing Music & Entertainment
* Using agencies
* Timing & Planning of Entertainment
* Wedding Entertainment & Types of Musical Groups
* Designing a Musical Program
* Children's Entertainment
10. Transport
* Assessing transport requirements
* Mode of transport
* Selection & viewing
* Planning a schedule
* Delegating
11. Invites and Gifts
* The guest list
* The invitations
* Calligraphy
* Types of paper
12. Suppliers and Staff
* Sourcing Suppliers
* Questions to Ask
* Building Relationships
* Negotiating Tactics
* Finding Staff
* Virtual Help
13. Client Meetings
* The Psychology of a Bride
* The 10 Commandments of Meetings
* The Client Brief
* Preparing for your Meeting
* Communication Skills
* Presenting to your Client
14. Preparing a Wedding Budget
* The importance of a budget
* Working out the costs
* The importance of networking
* Working to deadlines
* Finance & Assertiveness
15. The Big Day Part 1
* The day before the wedding
* The wedding day itself
16. The Big Day Part 2
* Final schedule
* Emergency plans
* Canceling the wedding
* Post event questionnaire
* The positives and negatives
* Ways to improve
17. Starting your own Business
* Finding Your Niche
* Your Target Audience
* Conducting Research
* Demographics & Market Analysis
* Evaluating your Competition
* Preparation Skills
* Tools of the trade
18. Advertising and Marketing
* Creating marketing material
* Developing a marketing plan
* Marketing mistakes
* Designing your website
* Choosing advertising mediums
* Publicity and Public Relations
* Embracing Social Media
* To blog or not to blog
* The power of Networking
* Marketing on a Shoe String Budget
19. Finance
* How to launch on a small budget
* Business types
* Writing a business plan
* Pricing your services
* Accountancy and procedures
20. Contracts, Insurance & Setting up your Office
* Location
* Equipment
* Office Design
* Hours of Work
* Goal Setting
* Time Management
* The basics of a planners contract
* Insurance
Foundation - Event Planning & Design
This interactive course will take you through every aspect of event planning and design and you can study at your own pace, which means you can keep up with your school work, whilst gaining knowledge in this specialised industry.
Price: $2,700 (*payment options available)
This course has been designed specifically for studying whilst still at school and is aimed at those between the ages of 15-21 yrs. At the end of the course you will be given the opportunity to have a one on one session with one of our Career Experts over the phone. They will help you to draw up a career plan and take that next step within your chosen career. We have excellent relationships with both further education providers & employers offering training opportunities within the events industry. Many of the units will give you ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ towards the Diploma of Events Management if you choose to follow this path.
You will also be given the opportunity to work on a large scale event as part of your course.
Have you ever watched the Oscars and thought WOW - I would love to be on the design team for an event like this? If you have, then this course will put you on the right path. Until now there hasn’t been a certificate course that is purely dedicated to the inner workings of Event Design. The Event Planning and Design Foundation Course will take you on an unbelievable journey into this field of event planning.
From when a client first approaches you with their event idea, to creating and running the event, you will experience firsthand the complexities and excitement that comes with being an Event Designer.You will work with award winning event design software as part of your course materials and be given access to our new Virtual Campus.
Your entire course will be based around an ongoing assignment - the launch of a new perfume. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to put together a product launch for this perfume. You will be asked to interpret your client’s initial brief, brainstorm and create a concept, put together a client proposal, draft a budget, design your vision of the event within our software program and produce a client presentation.
Once your client (your tutor) is happy with your proposal and presentation you will then be asked to put together the PR campaign for the product and all the documents required to produce, manage and run the event. You ‘job’ will be to take this event from start to finish as part of your course.
The Event Planning & Design Certificate is the most hands-on and comprehensive course available in Australia and it will equip students with the knowledge they need to work as professionals in the Events Industry. The course is completely self-contained and will give you a defined career path at the end of it. Our tutors will be by your side every step of the way and through our Virtual Campus you will feel as though you have attended class without the hassle of ever having to leaving your desk.
Course Units
1. The World of Events
2. Think like a Planner
3. Creating a Concept
4. Developing a Theme
5. The Planning Process
6. The Venue
7. Catering
8. The Principles of Design
9. Event Branding, Marketing & PR
10. Event Design Software
11. Writing the Proposal
12. Decorative Elements
13. Fabric Decor
14. Entertainment & Speakers
15. Lighting & Aesthetics
16. Special Effects
17. Travel & Accommodation
18. Corporate Gifts & Merchandise
19. Equipment & Staff
20. Budgets and Timelines
21. Preparing for the Event
22. Running the Event
23. Starting your own Business
24. Advertising and Marketing
