Event Planning And Management: Strategies For Success

Master the Essentials of Event Planning

The Event Planning and Management: Strategies for Success one-day training programme is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the event management process—from concept to completion. The course covers key areas including event planning fundamentals, budgeting, logistics coordination, venue selection, and risk management. Whether planning corporate functions, community events, or internal engagements, participants will gain practical insights and strategies to deliver impactful and well-organized events.

Enhance Execution Through Hands-On Learning

Participants will also explore effective publicity and promotion tactics, on-site event coordination techniques, and post-event evaluation methods. The workshop includes interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and group activities to support practical application. Networking opportunities and peer learning are integrated into the session, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging learning experience that empowers professionals to manage events with greater confidence and success

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify different types of events and the unique considerations for each.
• Formulate specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for events.
• Develop detailed event budgets considering all necessary expenses and revenue sources.
• Develop and manage event timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule.
• Manage on-site event logistics and troubleshoot potential issues efficiently.
• Evaluate event success and use insights for continuous improvement.

Learning Methodology

The training will adopt the following instructional methods to achieve an engaging and effective training outcome:

• Interactive Lectures: Using PowerPoint slides and multimedia visuals such as videos and infographics to simplify concepts.
• Group Discussions: To discuss topics or case studies and conduct large group sharing after.
• Case Studies & Problem Solving: Participants to work in groups to propose solutions or improvements to scenarios presented.
• Didactic Questioning: To draw on participants’ prior learning experiences and determine the extent to which lesson objectives were achieved.

This training is ideal for:

• Aspiring and current event planners and managers.
• Corporate event coordinators.
• Non-profit and association event organizers.
• Anyone interested in enhancing their event planning skills.

Fariezan Abas is an experienced project manager and event planner with a strong track record in leading large-scale national events, community programmes, and fundraising initiatives. A former civil servant of more than 18 years, and now a board chairman of a local IPC-status charity, he brings deep expertise in conceptualizing, coordinating, and executing projects with precision and purpose.

An ACLP-certified adult educator and Master of Arts graduate from NTU, Fariezan designs and delivers impactful training focused on project management, event coordination, and leadership development. His sessions are practical, engaging, and grounded in real-world experience, empowering learners to apply skills confidently in their own contexts.

Education and Professional Certifications

• Master of Arts (Educational Management), NTU
• Bachelor of Science (Hons, Management), UCD
• Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance 2.0
• WSQ Graduate Diploma in Organisational Leadership
• WSQ Specialist Diploma in Leadership & People Management