{"id":273,"date":"2024-04-09T11:50:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T11:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=273"},"modified":"2024-04-09T11:50:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T11:50:11","slug":"attending-event-planning-seminars-to-further-your-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/attending-event-planning-seminars-to-further-your-career\/","title":{"rendered":"ATTENDING EVENT PLANNING SEMINARS TO FURTHER YOUR CAREER"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662cd0d36cc64\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662cd0d36cc64\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/attending-event-planning-seminars-to-further-your-career\/#Finding_a_Reputable_Event_Planning_Seminar\" title=\"Finding a Reputable&nbsp;Event Planning&nbsp;Seminar\">Finding a Reputable&nbsp;Event Planning&nbsp;Seminar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/attending-event-planning-seminars-to-further-your-career\/#While_there_are_many_event_planning_seminars_available_its_very_important_that_you_choose_one_that_is_right_for_you_Be_very_careful_of_any_seminars_that_seem_to_be_promoting_that_companys_product_or_services_Associations_convention_and_visitors_bureaus_and_select_industry_companies_do_offer_seminars_that_can_further_your_career\" title=\"While there are many event planning seminars available it\u2019s very important that you choose one that is right for you. Be very careful of any seminars that seem to be promoting that company\u2019s product or services. Associations, convention and visitors bureaus and select industry companies do offer seminars that can further your career.\">While there are many event planning seminars available it\u2019s very important that you choose one that is right for you. Be very careful of any seminars that seem to be promoting that company\u2019s product or services. Associations, convention and visitors bureaus and select industry companies do offer seminars that can further your career.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like me, you probably get several invitations a week for industry seminars. While I\u2019m sure that many are legit, you do have to be careful on selecting which event planning seminars to attend. You should always ask yourself the question \u201cwhat is it I intend to achieve by attending this event planning seminar\u201d. Many companies offer seminars as part of their company\u2019s marketing plan. In other words, somewhere in the seminar they will begin to talk about one of their products and how it is a must have for you in the event planning industry. While that may be true, I\u2019m always leery when I see companies start to promote their services during the seminar. Don\u2019t get me wrong, sometimes the product or service they\u2019re offering will assist you \u2013 however always make sure you scrutinize what it is they\u2019re offering you before you make any decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_a_Reputable_Event_Planning_Seminar\"><\/span>Finding a Reputable&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201001090113\/http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Event_planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Event Planning<\/a>&nbsp;Seminar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With any seminar or workshop always determine ahead of time what it is you\u2019re hoping to achieve. Are you looking to further your education? Or are you looking for a networking event to share your ideas as well as to get ideas from industry peers. To an event planner seminars are a way to further their industry knowledge by findinbg out about hot trends and industry innovations. Event planning certification tells the industry that an event planner is serious about furthering their career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201001090113\/http:\/\/google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google<\/a>&nbsp;is a wonderful search tool, do not necessarily use it as the sole source for finding an event planning seminar. Ask your colleagues if they have any recommendations on seminars or workshops that they\u2019ve attended. Another reputable source are the industries associations.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201001090113\/http:\/\/www.mpiweb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meeting Professionals International<\/a>&nbsp;(MP I) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201001090113\/http:\/\/www.pcma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Convention Management Association<\/a>&nbsp;(PCMA) are two of the biggest associations in the meetings and events industry. Both offer event planning seminars or continuing education as it sometimes referred to. And quite often the facilitator is a very well known name within the industry. In other words someone that you can learn from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of associations, your convention and visitors bureau (CVB) can be another excellent source for finding event planning seminars. There are for-profit companies that are also quite reputable within the industry. Cvent is a company that got its start in the registration side of the business. They have since expanded and offer many cloud-based meetings and events tools. In addition to its registration services, Cvent also offers a supplier selection database as well as listings for upcoming event planning seminars. The reason I mention Cvent for event planning seminars is that they are not necessarily promoting their own services. They are members can also post upcoming seminars as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A party planner will often look at ways to become a wedding planner.&nbsp; Especially in the warmer months, becoming a wedding planner is a way for many in the event planning industry to diversify their portfolio. This is where event planning seminars can be crucial. While there are many common job functions between party and event planning and wedding planning, there are still important particulars for each segment of the industry that would require an individual to be trained in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"While_there_are_many_event_planning_seminars_available_its_very_important_that_you_choose_one_that_is_right_for_you_Be_very_careful_of_any_seminars_that_seem_to_be_promoting_that_companys_product_or_services_Associations_convention_and_visitors_bureaus_and_select_industry_companies_do_offer_seminars_that_can_further_your_career\"><\/span>While there are many event planning seminars available it\u2019s very important that you choose one that is right for you. Be very careful of any seminars that seem to be promoting that company\u2019s product or services. Associations, convention and visitors bureaus and select industry companies do offer seminars that can further your career.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201001090113\/https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/attending-event-planning-seminars-to-further-your-career\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re like me, you probably get several invitations a week for industry seminars. 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