Event Management

Meeting Times:

• Sep. 21 to 29 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM

In this Foundations course we will explain the event management profession, learn about the various types of events, understand what is involved in the planning process (and just how little of it involves pretty linens and flowers!) and finally, how to research and implement protocol for an event. This course is a part of a pilot program for payment. For selected courses this year students are only required to pay a down payment of 25%, plus any applicable material fees and related GST upon enrolment. The remaining 75% of the balance will be due 5 days before the class starts. There are no other changes to NAIT Continuing Education enrolment or refund policies.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Feb. 22 to Mar. 1 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM

In this Foundations course we will explain the event management profession, learn about the various types of events, understand what is involved in the planning process (and just how little of it involves pretty linens and flowers!) and finally, how to research and implement protocol for an event. This course is a part of a pilot program for payment. For selected courses this year students are only required to pay a down payment of 25%, plus any applicable material fees and related GST upon enrolment. The remaining 75% of the balance will be due 5 days before the class starts. There are no other changes to NAIT Continuing Education enrolment or refund policies.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Feb. 1 & 2 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Highly respected event management professionals not only deliver well-executed meetings and events; they conduct themselves with the highest level of professionalism and adhere to consistent ethical principles. In this course, the learners will understand the meaning of professionalism and the importance of adapting ethical practices that may enhance their decision making abilities.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Jun. 13 - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM

In this course you will learn networking skills that will enable you to build event relationships in order to find jobs, meet people and build resources. Strategies for networking both face to face and online will be provided. The course covers why it is important to network and how networking can help you succeed in the events industry.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Jun. 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

It would be challenging to go a day without using technology, so why would you expect guests, delegates or even planning an event to be any different? Technology is everywhere and people expect it to be used as a communications tool, registration platform, room décor and even as a way to interact throughout an event. So how do Event Professionals stay on top of current technology trends and how do they decide which technology will work best for different events? This course will take a look at the top event technology trends like apps, online registration platforms, event software and virtual technologies and allow students to gain hands-on experience.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Sep. 27 - Friday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
• Sep. 28 & 29 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Leadership skills rest on our awareness and understanding of perceptions and human behaviour. Students will use self-assessment tools to check their biases, develop their charisma, and apply techniques to motivate employees. Students will use hands-on scenarios to practice managing as leaders, leading teams, and leading through change.

A material fee of $25.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Apr. 24 - Friday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
• Apr. 25 & 26 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Leadership skills rest on our awareness and understanding of perceptions and human behaviour. Students will use self-assessment tools to check their biases, develop their charisma, and apply techniques to motivate employees. Students will use hands-on scenarios to practice managing as leaders, leading teams, and leading through change.

A material fee of $25.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Oct. 5 - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM

Conflicts are a common occurrence in the workplace, knowing how to resolve them is essential to success in business and life. Different stakeholders may have different priorities, conflict can be resolved by seeing all sides of a problem and moving forward in an efficient manner. The skills obtained in this course will allow you to solve conflict and negotiation issues; identifying the problem, analyzing the issue, compare different strategies or approaches and follow through to reach desired outcomes. Identifying and mediating elements that contribute to conflict can help you reach a desired outcome, create an improved working environment, and enhance relationships.

A material fee of $25.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Mar. 1 - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM

Conflicts are a common occurrence in the workplace, knowing how to resolve them is essential to success in business and life. Different stakeholders may have different priorities, conflict can be resolved by seeing all sides of a problem and moving forward in an efficient manner. The skills obtained in this course will allow you to solve conflict and negotiation issues; identifying the problem, analyzing the issue, compare different strategies or approaches and follow through to reach desired outcomes. Identifying and mediating elements that contribute to conflict can help you reach a desired outcome, create an improved working environment, and enhance relationships.

A material fee of $25.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Jan. 8 to 29 - Wednesday: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Project management is the temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Graduates of this course will be able to describe how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close out the work of a team to achieve specific outcomes. Your professional project management success depends upon an understanding of the multiple strategies of project management. A challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to describe the essential processes, terminology, and elements of project management. You will also be able to describe strategies and sophisticated techniques used in effective project management. You will be able to explain the project life cycle, illustrate project management's relationship to other disciplines, and describe the essential role of a project manager. Upon completion of this course you will be able to describe functional and projectized organizations, project integration management, and project-wide change control. You will be able to create project management check lists and forms and be able to construct a project charter.

Meeting Times:

• Jan. 9 & 10 - Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Project management is the temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Graduates of this course will be able to describe how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close out the work of a team to achieve specific outcomes. Your professional project management success depends upon an understanding of the multiple strategies of project management. A challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to describe the essential processes, terminology, and elements of project management. You will also be able to describe strategies and sophisticated techniques used in effective project management. You will be able to explain the project life cycle, illustrate project management's relationship to other disciplines, and describe the essential role of a project manager. Upon completion of this course you will be able to describe functional and projectized organizations, project integration management, and project-wide change control. You will be able to create project management check lists and forms and be able to construct a project charter.

Meeting Times:

• Jan. 11 & 12 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Project management is the temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Graduates of this course will be able to describe how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close out the work of a team to achieve specific outcomes. Your professional project management success depends upon an understanding of the multiple strategies of project management. A challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to describe the essential processes, terminology, and elements of project management. You will also be able to describe strategies and sophisticated techniques used in effective project management. You will be able to explain the project life cycle, illustrate project management's relationship to other disciplines, and describe the essential role of a project manager. Upon completion of this course you will be able to describe functional and projectized organizations, project integration management, and project-wide change control. You will be able to create project management check lists and forms and be able to construct a project charter.

Meeting Times:

• Jan. 13 & 14 - Monday, Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Project management is the temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Graduates of this course will be able to describe how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close out the work of a team to achieve specific outcomes. Your professional project management success depends upon an understanding of the multiple strategies of project management. A challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to describe the essential processes, terminology, and elements of project management. You will also be able to describe strategies and sophisticated techniques used in effective project management. You will be able to explain the project life cycle, illustrate project management's relationship to other disciplines, and describe the essential role of a project manager. Upon completion of this course you will be able to describe functional and projectized organizations, project integration management, and project-wide change control. You will be able to create project management check lists and forms and be able to construct a project charter.

Meeting Times:

• Jan. 28 to Feb. 6 - Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00 PM - 9:50 PM

Project management is the temporary activity undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Graduates of this course will be able to describe how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close out the work of a team to achieve specific outcomes. Your professional project management success depends upon an understanding of the multiple strategies of project management. A challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to describe the essential processes, terminology, and elements of project management. You will also be able to describe strategies and sophisticated techniques used in effective project management. You will be able to explain the project life cycle, illustrate project management's relationship to other disciplines, and describe the essential role of a project manager. Upon completion of this course you will be able to describe functional and projectized organizations, project integration management, and project-wide change control. You will be able to create project management check lists and forms and be able to construct a project charter.

Meeting Times:

• Oct. 5 & 6 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

In this course you will be introduced to the techniques in designing the HR framework that includes writing a job description, recruitment and selection, and performance management. You will also learn about volunteer management, Alberta employment standards, and WCB policies. By the end of the course, the students will be able to prepare a concrete Human Resources plan for their own events.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Oct. 19 - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM

Event proposals are prepared and submitted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) from a client. In this course the learner will have a better understanding of the event proposal writing process. A clearly written and formatted event proposal will contain important details such as venue capacities, food and beverage offerings and other event services available. The success of being granted the project and moving the proposal to a contracted event lies on the event planner’s expertise in event management. Importance is given to tailoring the service offerings to the needs of the client and providing the proposal in a timely manner. Note: It is recommended that you take this course before taking EVMT755 - Creative Concepts.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Nov. 2 & 3 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Do you believe that creativity is the property of the artistic few and a talent you don’t possess? Nonsense! Creativity is problem solving with relevance and novelty. It’s a quality you already have, and what’s more, you can get better at it. In this fast-paced and interactive course you will practice expressing yourself creatively. You’ll gain confidence in your ability to produce a vast number of solutions to an event problem thanks to games and exercises—both written and verbal. As a class, and in small groups, you will distill ideas down to their essence and use your newfound creativity to solve a specific event problem chosen from a selection of case studies. Repeatedly solving problems with relevance and novelty will help you see noticeable progress in your creativity by the end of the course. Note: It is recommended that you take EVMT725 - Writing Event Proposals before taking this course.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration. It is recommended that students bring a mobile device (laptop/tablet/smartphone) with them for this course.

Meeting Times:

• Jan. 11 to 19 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM

Event designers are responsible for the overall visual aesthetic of an event, but more importantly, they effectively convey the client’s message and weave that message into every moment of an event: from the initial contact with the guests, to the entertainment, the venue, the technical requirements, the decor and even the menu. This course is designed for event planners and coordinators who operate independently, in companies or in organizations which plan their own events. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn the best practices for event design and venue selection and how to use them for maximum effect. Using a case study, you will discover the client’s message, identify the event issues, select a local venue, and then present a creative event design.

A Materials fee of 25.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Nov. 16 & 17 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Memorable events are activities that engage all of the guests’ senses. Food and beverage (F&B) are important components of event management as most events if not all require some form of catering requirement. In this course, the learners will explore the process of menu planning for the required meal functions ensuring the client’s needs are addressed without compromising food quality and service. Food trends and allergies will be introduced and sustainable practices in food and beverage will be challenged.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Oct. 20 - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM

Once the purpose of an event has been decided, you must determine the most effective way to deliver the goals, objectives, and key messages. How will the structure, content, pacing, format, and sequence of the event impact and engage the attendees? In this fast-paced class, the students will match event formats to event goals and key messages, and develop custom formats for non-standard events.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Every event is a project, and in this course you will be introduced to important concepts and tools for successfully managing an event project. You will learn key strategies (Critical Path Method) as well as effective techniques (Production Scheduling) for identifying and managing event activities. The assignment of roles and responsibilities and how to deal with delays and disruptions will further support your skill development as an event manager.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Apr. 18 & 19 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

This course examines best practices in planning and producing an event using green guidelines and strategies while still delivering on the event objectives. Understand how corporate social responsibility (CSR) manifests itself in the production of an event and how strong CSR strategies link events with community stakeholders.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Mar. 14 & 15 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM

Event Managers must create worthwhile event environments where ideas can be shared, and interactions can occur, but it is the active engagement and participation of the attendees that leads to the discussions, connections, reflections and learning that show a measurable change in knowledge or attitude. In this course, we will identify event stakeholders, create SMART goals and scope of work, and build a consultation outline for client discovery meetings. There will be active discussions about technology and it’s application in live events, event surveys and data collection, how to determine ROI and non-monetary event objectives. Finally, we go through an extensive post-event evaluation that will show business value while building memorable events that attendees (and clients) want to return to.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Mar. 21 & 22 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM
• Mar. 28 - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM
• Mar. 29 - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Knowing how to market an event creatively and effectively can add incredible value and support to any event. Whether you’re planning a fundraising gala, local sporting event, wedding, conference or festival, all events need a well thought out way to attract guests, sponsors and ticket sales. This course will look at how to integrate a marketing strategy into your event plan, how to budget for marketing, look at different media outlets and how to utilize themes and design to gain excitement for your event. Students will be able to develop, execute and present detailed marketing campaigns and plans for any event when they have completed this course.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Mar. 7 & 8 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Contracts are often lengthy and can be complicated to understand which can make negotiating contracts and riders, fairly and professionally, difficult. Discover legal and professional approaches to negotiating contracts and riders. Review standard industry terms such as attrition, liability, minimums, liquidated damages due, master account, and litigation. The activities in this course, which include exposure to real-life industry contracts, will prepare you to recognize items that may not be clearly identified in a contract and to negotiate for the benefit of not only the client but also the venue, entertainer, or supplier.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Jun. 14 - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM

Financial Plans are critical to an Event. Learn how to prepare an event financial plan that considers every contributor to the revenue and expenses side of the balance sheet. Careful and calculated planning is essential to any event.

A Materials fee of $15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• Apr. 25 to May. 2 - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:50 PM
• Apr. 26 to May. 3 - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Communications is a primary function in Event Management. It is the oil that ensures the smooth operating of all aspects of event planning, implementation and post event wrap up. With careful and detailed planning, communication and the processes of communication will increase the engagement of all stakeholders and secure the prospects of a successful event. Students will prepare and present event reports. They will learn how to identify and construct key messages and develop and propose a communication plan for both internal and external stakeholders. Students will be able to use a variety of communication tools to support their event.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Meeting Times:

• May. 23 & 24 - Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Even the smallest event carries with it some degree of risk. From weather-related disasters to personal injury, from transportation issues to supplier cancellations, the possible risks are endless. Indeed, failure to calculate such risks can result in situations that may impact not only the success of the event but also the health and safety of event guests. This course will look at the four stages of Risk Management: Planning, Mitigation, Response and Recovery. Each stage plays an important role in understanding what risks could arise during an event and how you would create a plan for them. Students will have an opportunity to work through real-life case studies as well as to learn through first-hand experiences (locally, nationally and internationally) shared by professional planner. By the end of the course, students will be able to create and execute risk management plans for their own events.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EVMT700

Meeting Times:

• Feb. 3 - Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

The final capstone project is intended to integrate and consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during the Events Management Certificate Program and is a requirement for certification along with the Foundations Course (EVMT700). The project will document the application of skills through a real world event. Students will have the opportunity to plan their own event or participate in an existing event. In either case students will create an opportunity to try out the things learned in class. Students can select any type of event from company social functions to conventions - there is no restriction on the event that you choose. We recommend that you select a one day event only so that it is a manageable scope and participation in the process from beginning to end is likely. The main criteria is that your project will be based on an actual event. The events can be paid, volunteer or self-produced. There is no minimum hour requirement. Students hourly participation in the event is self-directed for as long as is necessary for you to gather the data required for the project. The onus is on the student to find / create their own event opportunity since networking, cold calling, and client relations are all key skills to develop as an event manager.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration. Capstone Project deadline is May 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EVMT700

Meeting Times:

• Jun. 22 - Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

The final capstone project is intended to integrate and consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during the Events Management Certificate Program and is a requirement for certification along with the Foundations Course (EVMT700). The project will document the application of skills through a real world event. Students will have the opportunity to plan their own event or participate in an existing event. In either case students will create an opportunity to try out the things learned in class. Students can select any type of event from company social functions to conventions - there is no restriction on the event that you choose. We recommend that you select a one day event only so that it is a manageable scope and participation in the process from beginning to end is likely. The main criteria is that your project will be based on an actual event. The events can be paid, volunteer or self-produced. There is no minimum hour requirement. Students hourly participation in the event is self-directed for as long as is necessary for you to gather the data required for the project. The onus is on the student to find / create their own event opportunity since networking, cold calling, and client relations are all key skills to develop as an event manager.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration. Capstone Project deadline is September 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EVMT700

Meeting Times:

• Feb. 3 - Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

The final capstone project is intended to integrate and consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during the Events Management Certificate Program and is a requirement for certification along with the Foundations Course (EVMT700). The project will document the application of skills through a real world event. Students will have the opportunity to plan their own event or participate in an existing event. In either case students will create an opportunity to try out the things learned in class. Students can select any type of event from company social functions to conventions - there is no restriction on the event that you choose. We recommend that you select a one day event only so that it is a manageable scope and participation in the process from beginning to end is likely. The main criteria is that your project will be based on an actual event. The events can be paid, volunteer or self-produced. There is no minimum hour requirement. Students hourly participation in the event is self-directed for as long as is necessary for you to gather the data required for the project. The onus is on the student to find / create their own event opportunity since networking, cold calling, and client relations are all key skills to develop as an event manager. This capstone project supports the Operations Specialization selection of courses.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration. Capstone Project deadline is May 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EVMT700

Meeting Times:

• Jun. 22 - Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

The final capstone project is intended to integrate and consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during the Events Management Certificate Program and is a requirement for certification along with the Foundations Course (EVMT700). The project will document the application of skills through a real world event. Students will have the opportunity to plan their own event or participate in an existing event. In either case students will create an opportunity to try out the things learned in class. Students can select any type of event from company social functions to conventions - there is no restriction on the event that you choose. We recommend that you select a one day event only so that it is a manageable scope and participation in the process from beginning to end is likely. The main criteria is that your project will be based on an actual event. The events can be paid, volunteer or self-produced. There is no minimum hour requirement. Students hourly participation in the event is self-directed for as long as is necessary for you to gather the data required for the project. The onus is on the student to find / create their own event opportunity since networking, cold calling, and client relations are all key skills to develop as an event manager. This capstone project supports the Operations Specialization selection of courses.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration. Capstone Project deadline is September 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EVMT700

Meeting Times:

• Feb. 3 - Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

The final capstone project is intended to integrate and consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during the Events Management Certificate Program and is a requirement for certification along with the Foundations Course (EVMT700). The project will document the application of skills through a real world event. Students will have the opportunity to plan their own event or participate in an existing event. In either case students will create an opportunity to try out the things learned in class. Students can select any type of event from company social functions to conventions - there is no restriction on the event that you choose. We recommend that you select a one day event only so that it is a manageable scope and participation in the process from beginning to end is likely. The main criteria is that your project will be based on an actual event. The events can be paid, volunteer or self-produced. There is no minimum hour requirement. Students hourly participation in the event is self-directed for as long as is necessary for you to gather the data required for the project. The onus is on the student to find / create their own event opportunity since networking, cold calling, and client relations are all key skills to develop as an event manager. This capstone projects supports the Program Planning Specialization selection of courses.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration. Capstone Project deadline is May 6, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: EVMT700

Meeting Times:

• Jun. 22 - Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM

The final capstone project is intended to integrate and consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired during the Events Management Certificate Program and is a requirement for certification along with the Foundations Course (EVMT700). The project will document the application of skills through a real world event. Students will have the opportunity to plan their own event or participate in an existing event. In either case students will create an opportunity to try out the things learned in class. Students can select any type of event from company social functions to conventions - there is no restriction on the event that you choose. We recommend that you select a one day event only so that it is a manageable scope and participation in the process from beginning to end is likely. The main criteria is that your project will be based on an actual event. The events can be paid, volunteer or self-produced. There is no minimum hour requirement. Students hourly participation in the event is self-directed for as long as is necessary for you to gather the data required for the project. The onus is on the student to find / create their own event opportunity since networking, cold calling, and client relations are all key skills to develop as an event manager. This capstone projects supports the Program Planning Specialization selection of courses.

A Materials fee of 15.00 will be added upon registration. Capstone Project deadline is September 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM.