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Virginia Tech presents a 60-hour certificate program in Meeting and Event Planning
Benefits of the Program
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What are the Program Takeaways?:

Participants who successfully complete the program will learn how to:

  • Design, develop and implement outstanding programs
  • Understand Return on Investment (ROI)
  • Create effective, risk-minimized budgets and efficiently manage financial responsibilities
  • Prepare and submit request for proposals and negotiate win-win agreements with suppliers and planners
  • Make the right facility selections based on preplanned outcomes and budgets
  • Conduct needs assessments and profile attendees to hone in on a specific target audience
  • Become adept at handling critical issues, like legal issues, crisis management, and security
  • Apply adult learning theories and techniques
  • Gain a working knowledge of hotel operations and pricing structures
  • Build a toolkit that provides the most current information related to key components such as audiovisual services, technology, checklists, realistic timelines, program assessment and on-site operations
  • Acquire transportable skills and knowledge that will foster career growth
  • Establish and expand a professional network
  • Complete a viable class project portfolio to be used for interviews and in presentations

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