Events and Logistics Management

Why Attend
This course presents principles and practices for individuals who plan and organize events, meetings, conferences, or conventions. By gaining a clear understanding of the event planning process, developing management skills and getting familiar with the best practices in the event industry, participants will be better prepared to run their own event or conference. This course will also cover event planning tools to manage time, space, money, human resources, information, materials and problems that may arise through the event planning process.

Course Methodology
The course is designed to be interactive and participatory and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to operate effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment. The course is based on four learning pillars: concept learning (lectures and presentations), role playing (group exercises), experience sharing and exposure to real world problems and policy choices confronting delegates.

Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Identify the types of events and conferences in order to execute a more effective plan
Organize, assess and motivate various committees involved in managing events and conferences
Promote their events and conferences by planning and setting a step by step promotional plan
Explain the various functions for managing events and conferences
Prepare and control the financial aspects of a conference
Plan and organize different kinds of exhibitions
Examine all activities in order to evaluate them and to follow up on the events

Target Audience
Managers, supervisors and officers involved in the planning or management of events, exhibitions and conferences as well as managers and officers of public relations.

Target Competencies
Planning, organizing and leading
Analyzing and evaluating
Verbal communication skills
Building rapport
Delivering and receiving accurate feedback

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Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration:

Unit Standard:

NQF Level:

Number of Credits:

Course Fees

Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.

How to Apply:

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NB: Terms and Conditions for Payment and Refunds

1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.

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2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

2.1. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop date will be eligible for a full refund, minus any administrative fees.

2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.

2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.

2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.

3. Rescheduling

3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.

3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.

4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer

4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.

4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.

4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.

5. Refund Processing

5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.

5.2. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:

Email: apply@aaticd.co.za

Phone: +27 73 016 5042

By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.

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Course Outline

Events and conferences planning
Definition of events and conferences
Types of events and conferences
Aim of a conference
Importance and concepts
Collecting information needed in planning
Setting smart objectives
Preparing the event plan with detailed activities and schedules
Selecting the venue and agreeing on the site of the event or conference
Organization of the event or conference
Choosing human resources for the management of the event or conference
Forming different specialized committees
Training and motivating the teams in charge of managing the event or conference
Promotional activities for events and conferences
Marketing the conference
Factors attracting participants
Promotion and advertisement of events or conferences
Steps needed for the promotion and marketing of the event or conference
Setting a plan for the promotion of events and conferences
The different functions for managing events and conferences
The official airline carrier
Arrangements for accommodation
Conference registration process
Social programs
Public relations and media
The financial aspects of the conference
Preparing the conference budget
Fixed expenses
Variable expenses
Conference revenues
Determining the registration fees
The financial committee
Organizing exhibitions
Importance of exhibitions in conferences
Goods and services in a conference
Pricing policy in exhibitions
Application for an exhibition
Promoting the exhibition
Managing exhibitions
Criteria for selecting exhibitors
Contacting exhibitors
Follow up and evaluation of conference and events activities
Monitoring the event or conference activities
‘SMART’ objectives
Key factors in the assessment
Benefits of follow up
The coordination and follow up committee
Follow Up and Evaluation