BID-712 — Meeting & Event Planning
This 30-hour certificate program is suitable for those seeking to enter the field of professional meeting/event planning, are currently working in the industry, or are interested in adding this valuable proficiency to their existing skill set. The knowledge offered will span novice to intermediate levels, include both class instruction and experiential information, and be provided in an actual professional conference center environment. Attendees will be exposed to current trends and information available from groups such as Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Convention Industry Council (CIC), the latter issuing the coveted Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) credential. Learn or refine your skills in setting meeting goals and objectives, budgeting, choosing a location, contracts and negotiating, managing logistics and program content. Gain insight and a current prospective on food and beverage, audiovisual and presentation technologies, and room design. Learn how to reduce stress for all involved while guaranteeing success in managing agendas, deadlines, and competing priorities. If you plan, provide, buy, host, manage, or are responsible for a meeting or event in any way&and want it to be successful&this course is a must.