Conferences are at the forefront of modern communications, whether this is for internal communications (training seminars, retreats, major annual conferences, for example) or as a vehicle for communicating with key audiences (such as press launches and some technical conferences). A conference is a generic term to describe a diverse mix of communications events.
This online learning course will teach students how to plan and organise conferences of any kind.
Types of Events, Special Events, Mega Events, Hallmark Events, Major Events, The Event Manager, Qualities of an Event Manager, Strategic Planning, SMART objectives, PEST & SWOT Analyses, Operational Planning, Plans, Organisational Structure, Systematic Planning, Implementation, Post-Event Analysis, Case Studies.
Staging the Event, Key Suppliers, the Stage, the Venue, Factors to consider, Room Setup, Site Inspection Visits, Contracts and Cancellation Fees.
Definition, Benefits, Features, the Budget, Types of Conferences, the Conference Planning Team.
Suitability, Location, Availability, Size and Cost, Facilities, Configuration, Inspection.
Selecting the Right Location, Legalities, Destination Management Companies, Transport, Travelling by Air, Car or Road.
Definition, Types of Keynote Speakers, Importance of, Planning the Workshop, Seminar Planning.
Conference Topics and Timings, Speaker Acquisition, Where to find Speakers, the Briefing, the Conference Brochure, Design, Printing, Distribution.
Understanding the Objectives of the Press Conference, Defining the Target Audience that Should Attend, Planning Date and Time, Selecting and Booking Venue, Listing Logistics Requirements, Developing a Speaker and Presentation Plan, Reviewing Presentation Content with your Client, Timelines and Media/Press Invitations, Managing Confirmations.
Definition, Why hold a Virtual Event?, Teleconferences, Service Options, the Meeting itself, Evaluation, Video Conferences, Service Options, Pros & Cons, Preparing the Venue, Evaluating, Web Conferencing, Definition, Pros & Cons, Different Options, Potential Difficulties.
Closing Your Events, Administration, Evaluating the Event, Methods of Evaluation.
Types of equipment used at conferences.
Budgeting; Forecasting Expenditure; Compiling and Understanding Event Contracts; Managing Health and Safety; Event Risk Assessment; Copyright and Trademark Considerations; Event Ethical Practice. Public Liability and Insurance, Accident and Incident forms, Planning for Hot or Wet and Stormy Weather Conditions, Emergency Management Plan for Fire, Explosion, Dangerous Chemical Release, Medical Emergency, Bomb Threat, Robbery etc., Emergency Services Management, Fire Safety, Contingency Planning, Evacuation Plans and Training, Crisis Management Strategy, Media Management during a Crisis or Emergency, Management of Complaints.
Definitions, Historical Development, the Advertising Industry and Professional Bodies, Codes of Practice, Advertising Agencies, Selecting an Agency and working with it, Advertising Campaign Planning and Management, Advertising Media. Types of Advertisements - Magazines, Newspapers, Posters, Billboards, Ambient Advertising. The Relationship between Advertising and Public Relations.
Needs and Motivations of Event Customers, The Market Research Process, Effectively Collect and Analyse Market Data, Reporting the findings to the Team and Client, Elements of the Marketing Mix (Product, Price, Promotion and Place), The Pricing Process and How to Establish a Pricing Plan for your Market, Target Marketing Channels, Promote and Develop a Website and Direct Marketing Strategy.
Planning the Event Proposal Strategy with Your Target Market in Mind, Preparing the Event Proposal, Sourcing and Sending Invitations, Budgeting and Buying Advertising, Publicising the Event, Organising Contests and Pre Event Campaigns, Merchandising, Packaging and Sales Promotion, Formulating a Public Relations Strategy, Conducting Market Research, Methods of Measuring Marketing Activity.
Introduction to Social Media and Social Networking, How Social Media is transforming the way we do Business, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.
Review the Place for PR in Business Today, Review PR's Relationship with other Functions/Professions including Event Management, Marketing, etc. Professionalism and industry bodies. Sponsorship and Community Relations, Definitions and Historical Development of the Sponsorship Market, Why Organisations engage in Sponsorship, Using Sponsorship to Target Particular Publics.
Blogs, Microblogs, Chatrooms, Delicious, Email, Flickr, Twitter, Instant messaging, Message Boards, Mobile Internet , New Media Releases, Online Conferencing, Online Surveys, Pay per click, Podcasts, RSS, Search Engines, SEO, Social Networking Service Sites, Video Sharing, Virtual worlds, VoIP, Wiki and Widgets.
Commercial Implications of the Internet, Social Interaction with the Internet, Web 2.0 and its Implications, Internet Convergence, the Network Effect, Internet Information Exchange, Internet Audience Size and Exposure, Internet Culture and Communication, Transparency and the Internet.
Online Communications Platforms, Online Communication Channels, Online Communication Mediums, Interactivity and Application of Communication Channels, Policy, Optimisation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Online Communications Channels, Online Communications Channels Planning and Implementation.
Local versus Global Communication, Landscaping Platforms, Channels and context, Online PR Organisational Analysis and Segmentation, Developing Online PR Strategies, Online PR Tactics and SEO considerations, Online PR Planning, Managing Online PR Risk and Opportunities.
Internet influence on News, Internet Journalists, Economics of Online News Production, Internet Critics and other influences, the PR Practitioner as an Online Publisher, Ethical Internet PR, Truthfulness and Duty of Care, Online Ethics, Debate, Guidelines and Best Practice. Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Media Discourse, Trends and Value. Policy Influences, corporate speak. Implications of Social Media for Corporate Social Responsibility.
The Importance of Preparation and Research, Understanding your Audience Before you Present, Speech Content (Subject Matter and Objectives), Speech Delivery and Variety, Discuss the Importance of Body Language, Eye Contact etc, Presentation Aids e.g. Visuals, etc. Management of Locations and Audiences, Presentation Structure.
The project is an important part of the course. Each course participant is given the project brief. Participants are asked at the end of the course to produce a Conference Proposal with their recommendations to the examiners. This gives participants the opportunity to use the knowledge they have obtained during the course in a focused way and develops proposal-writing and creative skills.
Online Lecture Modules, Subject Expert Feedback Sessions after each Module, Practical Case Studies, End of Module Assignments, etc.
Fitzwilliam Institute Group maintains a panel of qualified Subject Experts.
Anyone working in Conference Management, in an entry or support position, or those who wish to make a career change to Corporate Event Management. The course will also benefit anyone who has Conference Planning as part of their job specification.
Successful students qualify for the Diploma in Conference Planning (Dip. Conf. Plan.). The Diploma is awarded at Distinction, Credit or Pass Level. This course is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management and is Industry and Internationally recognised in over 130 different countries worldwide.
Enrolment for this course will commence on 6th April 2012.
14 weeks to 1 calendar year depending on individual progress.
There is no application form. The course can be booked and paid for online through our website at our payments page. If you have any additional queries after reading this brochure we simply ask you to contact us by phone or email and ask to be booked in for a consultation; we will then arrange a time convenient for you.
AUD $1695
All course material is included in the fee. Fees are payable by credit card, debit card, bank draft/transfer, cheque or PayPal. All fees must be paid before the course starts.
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