This section will focus on the backstory of the industry, roles and responsibilities, job prospects, and much more. It will also include resources for networking, professional designations, and ethical issues in the industry.

Topics:

• Industry Scope, Scale, and Impact
• Skills and Attributes of Successful Planners
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Job Types and Financial Potential
• Ethical Issues
• Building your Network
• Inspirations and Other Topics to Explore

This section will focus on the major themes in building events and the reasons why events are held.

Topics:

• Create Strategic Plan for Meeting or Event
• Develop a Sustainability Plan for Meeting or Event
• Develop Business Continuity or Long-Term Viability Plan of Meeting or Event
• Plan Meeting or Event Project
• Manage Meeting or Event Project

This section will focus on dealing with risk and financial acumen.

Topics:

• Manage Risk Management Plan
• Manage Event Funding and Financial Resources
• Budget Management
• Manage Monetary Transactions

This section will focus on the people who make events happen, how to design a successful event, and how to manage all the moving parts.

Topics:

• Recruitment and Training of Staff and Volunteers
• Manage Stakeholder Relationships
• Develop Program
• Engage Speakers and Performers
• Coordinate Food and Beverage Services
• Design Environment
• Manage Audiovisual and Technical Production
• Develop Plan for Managing Movement of Attendees

This section will focus on the site management, marketing, and professionalism. 

Topics:

• Select Site
• Design Site Layout
• Manage Meeting or Event Site
• Manage On-Site Communications
• Develop Marketing Plan
• Create and Manage Marketing Materials
• Create and Manage Meeting or Event Merchandise
• Promote Meeting or Event
• Contribute to Public Relations Activities
• Manage Meeting-Related Sales Activities

After registration, you are all set. Just wait for the email that is sent a week before the start of the first class; it will contain further information and updates about the program.

Materials will be downloadable through Canvas, the learning management system at CSULB. 

Participants will need reliable internet access and a PC computer with the latest Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox browser; or a Macintosh computer with the latest version of Internet Explorer to access your class.

In addition, you will need Broadband Internet connection (DSL or faster) and a soundcard (for videos included in some of the modules). You will also need to have the latest Flash Player to access the animations and some graphics. Both of these items are available as free downloads from the Microsoft, Mozilla, and Adobe web sites.

Our Technology Enhanced Learning Center will be able to assist you with locating, downloading, and installing the browser and the player. For more detailed information specific to these online course technical requirements, call the CPaCE Help Desk at (562) 985-2900.

Yes. For those interested in applying for the CMP professional designation, this course offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that can be earned for the attendance requirements of nationally recognized standards. 

Students may obtain a copy of their transcripts, including a permanent record of attendance, by emailingcpace-info@csulb.edu. 

For more information, please visit the Events Industry Council’s eligibility requirements page.