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Fundamentals of Event Planning

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The Fundamentals of Event Planning introduces students to important information concerning key strategies for managing event logistics as well as critical planning techniques for negotiating contracts, dealing with sponsors, and working with a variety of events. The course instructor will guide the students through the intricacies of planning an event using a combination of lectures, interactive activities, and real-life experiences. Participation by the students will be a key to success in this program.

This Certificate Program consists of two separate courses that run for two weeks each. Participants may take one segment or both. Students who successfully complete both courses will earn a Certificate of Completion and 1.0 CEUs. The Fundamentals of Event Planning Certificate Program will be held from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm on May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2013 at the SUNY Oswego Metro Center.


Bill Motto

 

Instructor Bill Motto will teach key strategies for managing different types of events. "Participants will learn how to develop critical planning techniques such as setting benchmarks and planning for contingencies," says Motto. "This will be a fun, fast-paced program that will meet the needs of the people interested in event planning."
 

 

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 Course I - This course provides an overview of event planning including topics such as Critical-Planning Logistics, Hospitality, Negotiations and Contracts. 

 Course II - Topics in this course include Risk Management, Marketing, Financing, Economic Impact, Merchandising,  and Charitable Events.

 


Register using one of the following options:

  • Register online

  • Download our PDF Registration Form and mail to: SUNY Oswego Metro Center, 2 Clinton Square, The Atrium Building, Suite 115, Syracuse, NY 13202 or send via secure fax to 315.399.4107

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SUNY Oswego Metro Center
Phone 315.399.4100 | Fax 315.399.4107 | metro@oswego.edu
The Atrium, 2 Clinton Square | Syracuse, New York 13202

 

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