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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

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In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. The Certification Process.

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Improve Virtual Events, Event Planning Certification and More

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Gain the trust of your audience by learning the ropes and getting an event planning certification. If you build an event page from the ground up or manage everything in separate platforms, you might miss out on helpful tech that stops you from wasting resources that are best spent in making the event better. Let us know below!

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IAEE Expo! Expo! Put on a Show for Show Organizers in LA

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Read More: IAEE Womens Leadership Forum Created a Safe Space A marketing strategies track shared real-world stories about brand management, attendee acquisition and sponsorship sales. Chin-Hsun Tsai, associate professor and event management program director at Iowa State University. Poultry & Egg Association.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. What is Risk Management? Incorporating risk management is essential for every event professional. Have all plans been coordinated before the event?

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

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Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.

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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

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But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? But first, let’s start with the Brew Crew’s own certifications. Brew Crew Certifications Dustin starts today’s conversation by asking the crew to share which certifications they have. “I’m

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Getting a Foothold on Continuing Education with MPI Academy

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With so many options out there for credentials, certifications and courses—in an industry where everyone seems to have a mini alphabet behind their name—how do you know which one is right for you, right now? Certification can range from four-hour courses to 30-minute webinars to sessions at annual events and more.

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