Event Designer Certification Program
Are you naturally talented and passionate about styling and designing? Do you long for a unique platform to fully express your creativity? Then, the Event Planning and Management Academy's Event Design Program is perfect for you!
The EPMA Event Designer Certification program incorporates online classes and hands-on, in-class workshops designed to teach students a wide range of event design techniques and topics. Our program offers systematic and explanatory training in event design that provides a comprehensive curriculum covering all elements of designing an event, including site, design, production, and execution strategies, for a complete special event creation and execution experience.
Students who take part in this course have either experienced wedding or event planning and want to learn the design aspect to give their clients a full experience. The program not only allows them to meticulously plan the elements, but also provides the capacity to design the overall concept using tools such as inspiration boards, design software, and much more.
Our intensive program is exclusively taught by industry-leading professionals to ensure a thorough understanding of our curriculum. They are committed to providing the basic knowledge, techniques, and confidence necessary for you to attain the professional career you desire.
Only at The Event Planning and Management Academy can you learn the hands-on skills of fabric draping, props, lighting, centerpieces, floral arrangements, and more. By utilizing your artistic skills in accordance with our high-aesthetic training and impeccable standards, you will be able to meet your clients' various custom specifications majestically.
Our online training program consists of lectures, video demonstrations, hands-on projects, and reading assignments, which you will photograph and return to us for critique, evaluation, and suggestions, along with additional training exercises and study quizzes. All essential tools, event design kits, and non-perishable design materials will be provided and shipped to you. With our advice and direction, you will buy the perishable design materials required for the completion of your exercises. Your assigned mentor is always available by email or phone to answer any of your questions, guide and assist you as you progress through each lesson.
In addition to the online training, students will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop. Class size is kept to a minimum for an ideal learning environment in which you will have the opportunity to interact closely with the course instructor. Under this instructor's guidance, you will demonstrate and practice the techniques and topics learned in the live online program.
Our program is for you if you:
- Are launching a new career as an event designer
- Want to begin your own event designing business
- Are interested in working with an established event design firm
- Are in the business and want to stay fresh with continuing learning
- Are not in the business, but in charged with event decor and design
- Want to validate your experience
- Want to fulfill individual goals
- Want to work effectively
- Want to learn trends from industry experts
PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Certificate Upon Completion
- Portfolio to Show Future Clients
- Letter of Recommendation
- Program Advisor
- Workshop (hands-on training)
- Training Materials
- Educational Aids and Resources
- Tutorial Sessions
- Career Exploration Assignments
- Career Development Exercises
- Certification Exam
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Part-1 THE FUNDAMENTALS OF EVENT DECORATING
- Introduction to Event Decorating
- Elements of Décor and Design
- Concept Creation
- Decorating Tools and Supplies
- Color Schemes and Design
- Decorating Techniques
- Theme Development
- Designing With Software
Part-2 THE ART OF EVENT DECORATING
- Tables and Chairs Décor
- Centrepiece, Floral, and Plant Décor
- Banquet, Ceremony, and Reception décor
- Theme Décor
Part-3 EVENT DRAPING
- Introduction to event draping
- Safety Training
- Ceiling Draping
- Arch Draping
- Gazebo Draping
- Stage Draping
- Table Draping
- Backdrop draping
- Chair draping
Part-4 FLORAL DESIGN
- Introduction of Floral Design
- Category of Floral Arrangements
- Floral Etiquette
- Handling and Care of Fresh Flowers
- Handling and Care of Silk and Dried Flowers
- Floral Arrangement Styles
- Floral Arrangement Designs
- Festive and Occasion Designs
- Wholesale Flower Markets and Auctions
Part-5 EVENT LIGHTING
- Basic Lighting Principles
- Colour and Movement
- Special Effects
- Lighting Fixtures
- Safety Training
- Lighting Techniques
- Lighting for Events
- Planning and Running a Show
Part-6 THE BUSINESS OF EVENT DESIGN
- How to Start an Event Decorating Business
- How to Decide on a Business Name
- Types of Business Organizations
- Budget Management
- Pricing Creation
- How to Analyze and Market Your Business
- Networking Solutions
- Promoting Your Event Decorating Business
- Website Promotion
- Effective Marketing and Advertising Methods
Part-7 INTERACTIVE 2 WEEKS LIVE DECORATING DEMONSTRATIONS
The demonstrations will be conducted online through live, interactive video sessions, at a location of your choosing. The instructor and students can communicate with each other through video conference, where they can see, hear, and speak with each other. This video platform enables demonstrations that may not be available in traditional classrooms. The instructor can also share their desktop applications, including PowerPoint slides, graphics, animation, audio, video, documents, spreadsheets, or any other electronic media. They can also use a remote pointer to highlight areas of interest on your PC, making learning an interactive experience.
Part-8 2 DAYS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Upon completion of the seventh part of the program, students will arrange a suitable time to attend the two-day hands-on workshop. Workshops can be attended in-person or online. Students can choose to participate in the following areas:
Within the United States:
Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA, Honolulu, HI, Hammond, IN, Chicago, IL, New Orleans, LA, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Detroit, MI, Kansas City, MO, Raleigh, NC, Atlantic City, NJ, New York, NY, Las Vegas, NV, Columbus, OH, Portland, OR, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, Richmond, VA, and San Juan, Puerto Rico
Outside the United States:
Windsor, Canada, Sydney, Australia, London, United Kingdom, Paris, France, Quezon City, Philippines, Nassau, Bahamas
For students who cannot attend any of the above locations, they can register for an online workshop. The online workshops cover the same material as the in-person workshops. Individuals who choose the online option must have a functional computer, high-speed internet connection for video conferencing and document sharing, and access to a telephone line or mobile phone for the audio component of the workshop.
PROGRAM LENGTH
The program is self-paced and can be completed at your convenience. You have the option to complete it as quickly as you like or give yourself up to 24 months to finish. Many students are able to manage the course workload while working full-time.
Moreover, you have the freedom to complete the program from anywhere in the world, at any time, with a laptop, tablet, or smartphone and an internet connection. Our online certification program is designed to be flexible, allowing you to work at your own pace and schedule.
PROGRAM COST & REGISTRATION
$1,195.00 - Online Course
$1,595.00 - Online Course + Workshop