Thursday 4 October 2012

Events Management Course in kenya

Train for a high income Event Management and Wedding Planning Career
Conferences, festivals, trade shows and social events like weddings all require extensive planning. Since these events serve important business, social and cultural functions, the demand for highly skilled event management professionals, both private practitioners and employees, is growing exponentially.
Success as an event manager depends on a variety of business skills. These include project planning, budgeting and human resource management. Fortune Career College has partnered with the leading provider of professional event management training and certification, the International Institute of Event Management. As an affiliate of the International Institute of Event Management,based in California, USA we provide you with the only global standard event management and wedding planning training in Kenya.
The Master's Certificate in Event Management is The highest level of qualification currently offered by the International Institute of Event Management.  This comprehensive, self-paced course prepares early-stage as well as experienced professionals for career opportunities in the Event Management and Wedding Planning industry.  Successful completion of the course work, and upon approval of the faculty, the candidate is granted a Master's Certificate in Event Management. This course is designed to deliver a pragmatic understanding of the fundamental concepts of Event Management and Wedding Planning. A hallmark of our courses are our innovative Assignments designed to give every student a hands on opportunity to put their learning to work.


This course has two payment options: Complete online Course (Kshs 78,000) or Pay-by-installments (Kshs 15,050 per module), all six modules required to complete the course and earn the Master's Certificate in Event Management.

REGISTRATION CRITERIA
  • Students should meet the following eligibility criteria:
  • KCSE mean grade C  or equivalent qualification in relevant field
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English (written and verbal communication)
  • Optional: Two years of working experience or current employment (full or part time)
  • Maximum completion time for this Course is 24 months from date of registration. An extension may be granted under certain circumstances and subject to faculty approval.
MASTER'S CERTIFICATE COURSE CONTENT
  • MODULE ONE: INTRODUCTION TO EVENT MANAGEMENT   
  • INTRODUCTION               
  • INDUSTRY OVERVIEW   
  • EVENT MANAGERS        
  • CAREER STRATEGY          
  • CORPORATE EVENTS     
  • SOCIAL EVENTS
MODULE TWO: FUNDAMENTALS OF EVENT MANAGEMENT
  • EVENT OBJECTIVES        
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING
  • EVENT VENUE
  • VENUE DESIGN
  • CONTRACTS
  • INVITATIONS
  • FOOD & BEVERAGE
  • RISK MANAGEMENT
MODULE THREE: CORPORATE EVENT MANAGEMENT
  • FUNDRAISERS
  • CONFERENCES
  • TRADESHOWS
  • MEETINGS
  • TEAM BUILDING EVENTS
MODULE FOUR: SOCIAL EVENT MANAGEMENT    
  • BIRTHDAY PLANNING
  • ANNIVERSARY PARTIES
  • FAMILY REUNIONS
  • BABY SHOWERS
MODULE FIVE: WEDDING PLANNING
  • WEDDING PLANNING BASICS
  • WEDDING-PLANNING CHECKLIST
  • WEDDING VENUE
  • BUDGET MANAGEMENT
  • INVITATIONS
  • WEDDING CAKE
  • WEDDING FLOWERS
  • BRIDAL PARTY CHECKLIST
  • WEDDING TRANSPORTATION
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • THEMED WEDDINGS
  • WEDDING GOWNS
  • WEDDING FAVORS
  • CATERING
  • WEDDING MUSIC
  • TASKS FOR THE GROOM
MODULE SIX: ADVANCED EVENT MANAGEMENT
  • TECHNOLOGY AS AN EVENT-MANAGEMENT TOOL
  • EVENT MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA
  • SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT
  • STARTING AN EVENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS
  • WEDDING-PLANNING BUSINESS
You will learn the role and scope of professional event management, as well as the elements that constitute a well-planned event. You will also learn how to manage budgets, understand and negotiate contracts and supervision of staff and volunteers. The program will give you an understanding of how the event manager should plan for and react to various elements and considerations involved in organizing an event.

Successful completion of the course material and sitting of the final exam will earn you a Master’s Certificate in Event Management. Coursework, evaluation and grading of assignments and awarding of the above certification is by the International Institute of event Management.

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Flower Arrangement Course

 
Flower arrangements are an important element in the decoration of office reception suites, hotels, restaurants, shops and events. This makes the art of flower arrangement a profitable and in demand endeavor.

Our flower arrangement course gives you the practical skills to express your creativity and satisfy your clients. It is a perfect addition to the event and wedding planning course, giving you a competitive edge.

Section one- Basic Principles
Definitions
How to pick flowers
How to handle flowers
Tools needed by a florist
How to condition and preserve flowers (woody stems, taping stems, wilted flowers)
Treatment of certain special flowers, (orchids, roses, water lilies, violets etc)
How to place flower arrangement-rules of balance and proportion
The focal point
A-Z flower directory
The floral calendar-which flowers are available throughout the year.
The language of flowers
Color and the color chat and harmony
Tips of flower arrangements and principles of good designs
Section Two - Types of Designs
Round, Oval, triangular, Diagonal Designs and Simple Spiral Design; Simple foliage design/driftwood design
Asymmetrical L-shape Basket (Round) Shape, (with Height) Crescent Arrangement
Topiary Tree
Water All Round Bouquets; Different styles of bouquets
Gift Box of Flowers; Flower and Fruit baskets
Telephone Orders; Deliveries; Handling Orders
Advanced planning
Professional hints of the Trade and Pitfalls to Avoid
Types of Fabric for Draping; Modern Trends in Decorations and Draping; Fabric and Lighting
Arranging your Seating Chart; Coloring for Draping
Consumer Behavior; Prospecting for Customers; Packaging and Representation; Inexpensive Designs that sell
The History of Weddings; Customs; Flower used in Royal Weddings
How to become an expert in Bridal Designs
Round, Crescent, Trailer, Sheaf, Line and Cascade.
Throw away bouquet Bridal Trailer; Maids bouquets
Corsages
Flower spray for the wrist, hair; Flower girl baskets
Buttonholes for groomsmen
Pomanders
French Weave Ribbons
Church Flowers; Entrance Arch of Flowers; Walkway Flowers; Table Center pieces and Party Design
Budget Conscious Ideas; The Cost of Decorations
Alter, Alter Table Car Decorations
Decorations with Ribbons; Reception Decorations; Different Event (Reception) Themes
Tents
This is not an accredited course and successful students will get a certificate of completion from Fortune Career College.