Course 01 · NTW 2026

Event Planning Made Simple

From Concept to Show Day

Introducing the 9-phase systematic approach to event management. Plan with structure, build timelines and checklists, and coordinate people and resources with confidence.

📅 4 Aug 2026 (Tue)🕒 9:30 am – 1:30 pmHRD Corp Accredited
Event Planning Made Simple
Overview

Summary of the Course

Event Planning Made Simple: Introducing the 9-Phase Systematic Approach to Event Management is a practical introductory workshop designed to help participants plan and organise events in a more structured, systematic and manageable way.

The workshop introduces a clear step-by-step approach covering the key phases of event management, from defining objectives and developing the event concept to implementation, monitoring, evaluation and follow-up.

Participants will gain practical guidance, useful planning tools and a better understanding of how the different event-management activities fit together.

Details

Programme Format

Standalone, face-to-face, 4-hour physical workshop. No prior event-management experience required.

  • Introduces EventsMastery's 9-phase systematic approach to event management.
  • Participants work through practical examples and activities to understand how an event progresses from initial concept to implementation and post-event review.
  • Designed to reduce confusion, improve coordination and help participants approach event planning with greater confidence and clarity.
Who Should Attend

Target Audience

New event coordinators and event executives
Administrative and corporate support staff
HR and learning and development personnel
Association and membership organisation staff
Training providers
Marketing and communications personnel
Anyone responsible for planning or supporting events
Course Content

Topics Covered

1Introduction to event management
2Understanding event objectives and target audiences
3The 9-phase systematic approach to event management
4Developing the event concept and scope
5Planning timelines, tasks and responsibilities
6Managing resources, suppliers and stakeholders
7Marketing and promoting the event
8Preparing for onsite implementation
9Monitoring and controlling event operations
10Evaluating results and conducting post-event follow-up
Learning Outcomes

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Explain the key phases of the event-management process
  • Translate an event idea into a structured plan
  • Apply a systematic approach to event planning
  • Identify important activities, resources and responsibilities
  • Develop a basic event timeline and checklist
  • Improve coordination and readiness for event implementation
Delivery

Method of Delivery

Face-to-face, interactive and practical learning approach. You'll learn through:

Trainer-led knowledge sharingPractical event examplesGroup discussionsEvent-planning exercisesCase studiesTemplates and checklistsReflection and action planning
Hands-on Activity

Participants will apply the concepts by developing a simple event plan based on a selected event scenario.

Shum FP
Facilitator

Shum FP

Founder of EventsMastery, experienced Event Manager, Learning Facilitator and HRD Corp Accredited Trainer with extensive experience in corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, roadshows and training programmes.

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