Course Description

Many administrative professionals spend a good deal of time managing a variety of small projects and events in the workplace. Whether or not you are in charge of the planning committee, it is often up to you to keep the project well organized and on track. This two-day course will teach you what you need to know about your role in the planning process including creating a plan, executing, tracking progress and dealing with the "human challenges" that can accompany most projects and events.

• Outline events/projects and identify pitfalls
• Clarify roles and responsibilities during the event/project
• Learn what it takes to be a great Event/Project Manager
• Understand the step-by-step event/project process
• Use essential planning tools
• Discover how to prioritize tasks
• Understand how to budget and track finances during an event/project
• Create systems to track progress and stay on top of the event/project
• Identify risks and how to manage them during the event/project


This course can be used for credit towards the Essential Skills for Administrative Professionals Certificate Program.