Certified Professional in Event Planning (CPEP)

Course Overview
The Certified Professional in Event Planning (CPEP) curriculum will teach you the fundamentals of event planning. Throughout the course, you will learn the necessary skills to flourish as a professional event planner. Learn how to organize a variety of meetings, parties, fundraisers, retreats, and conferences. This course covers the essentials of event management, such as planning, coordination, venue selection, marketing, logistics, and design. It emphasizes a hands-on approach and provides trainees with the skills needed to run successful events.

Course Objectives
By the end of the Certified Professional in Event Planning course, participants will:

• Apply logistics management principles to ensure smooth event operations.
• Explain how to work with vendors and clients.
• Plan various meetings, parties, fundraisers, retreats, conferences and more.
• Demonstrate networking techniques.
• Describe how to execute various events at different stages of life.
• Overcome challenges of planning destination events, corporate events, and auctions.
• Evaluate different venues based on event requirements, budget and audience.

Course Outline
The CPEP program consists of interactive sessions, group activities, and case studies to reinforce practical learning. The course content includes:

• Module 1: Introduction to Event Planning
  Overview of the event planning industry, types of events, and career opportunities.
• Module 2: Budgeting and Financial Management
  How to create event budgets, manage costs, and negotiate with vendors.
• Module 3: Venue Selection and Vendor Coordination
  Understanding venue logistics, vendor contracts, and setting up partnerships.
• Module 4: Event Marketing and Promotion
  Strategies for promoting events through digital and traditional media.
• Module 5: Event Operations and Risk Management
  Managing on-site staff, troubleshooting, and handling emergencies.
• Module 6: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Event Planning
  Overview of contracts, permits, and legal obligations.
• Module 7: Post-Event Evaluation
  Tools and techniques for assessing the success of events and improving future performance.

Target Group
This program is ideal for:

• People who want to work from home
• People who want to become an Event Planner
• People who want to become a Wedding Planner
• People who want to become a Corporate Planner
• People who want to start their own Event Business
• People wanting to change careers
• People who are creative

Program Cost

• 5-day program: €3700
• 10-day program: €6500

This course is available on various dates throughout the year. Upon request, the program can be tailored to fit your preferred schedule and location.

Organizers

The Geneva Institute of Business Management organizes this course with its European partners.