Course curriculum

  • 1

    The APIEM Introductory Certificate in Event Planning Part 1: Welcome to the Course; The Scope of the Event; The Event Business Plan; The Event Critical Path

    • Module 1 - Research and Agree the Scope of an Event

    • Module 2a - The Business Plan for the Event - Mission, Aims and Objectives

    • Module 2b - Writing SMART Objectives

    • Module 2c - The Business Plan for an Event - Financial Management

    • Module 2d - The Business Plan for an Event - Administration

    • Module 2e - The Business Plan for an Event - Marketing Strategy

    • Module 2f - The Business Plan for an Event - People and Resources

    • Module 2g - The Business Plan for an Event - Sustainability and Ethics

    • Module 2h - The Business Plan for an Event - Writing the Business Plan

    • Module 3a - Plan and Implement a Critical Path for an Event

    • Module 3b - Plan and Implement a Critical Path for an Event - Network Diagrams and Gantt Charts

    • Welcome to the APIEM Introductory Certificate in Event Planning

  • 2

    The APIEM Introductory Certificate in Event Planning Part 2: Selecting the Event Venue; Selecting Contractors and Suppliers; Managing Contracts for the Event; Writing Policies and Procedures

    • Module 4a - Selecting the Event Venue - Factors to Consider

    • Module 4b - Selecting the Event Venue - Creating a Checklist of Criteria

    • Module 5 - Selecting Contractors and Suppliers

    • Module 6a - Managing Contracts for the Event - Legal Definitions

    • Module 6b - Managing Contracts for an Event - Different Types of Contract

    • Module 6c - Managing Contracts for an Event - Monitoring and Conclusion

    • Module 7a - Writing Policies and Procedures - Definitions

    • Module 7b - Writing Policies and Procedures - Guidelines

  • 3

    The APIEM Introductory Certificate in Event Planning Part 3: Designing the Event Concept; Using Technology; Providing Access for People with Special Needs

    • The Event Concept - Recap

    • Module 8a - The Event Concept - Engagement & Authenticity

    • Module 8b - The Event Concept - ICTs & Inclusivity

    • Module 8c - The Event Concept - Sustainability

    • Module 8d - The Event Concept - Health and Safety

    • Module 8e - The Event Concept - Strategic Issues - Objectives

    • Module 8f - The Event Concept - Strategic Issues - Research

    • Module 8g - The Event Concept - Creative Event Design - Creativity

    • Module 8h - The Event Concept - Creative Event Design - Storytelling

    • Module 8i - The Event Concept - Creative Event Design - Experience

    • Module 8j - The Event Concept - Creative Event Design - Design

    • Module 9a - Using Technology in Events - Advantages - part 1

    • Module 9b - Using Technology in Events - Advantages - part 2

    • Module 9c - Using Technology in Events Pre-event

    • Module 9d - Using Technology in Events - During & After the event

    • Module 9e - Using Technology in Events - The Event App

    • Module 9f- Using Technology in Events - Criteria for Using Technology

    • Module 9g - Creating Virtual Events

    • Module 10a - Designing Accessible Events - Introduction

    • Module 10b - Designing Accessible Events - Principles

    • Module 10c - Designing Accessible Events - Facilities

    • The APIEM Introductory Certificate in Event Planning Conclusion