Event Planning Practice Exam
Event Planning Practice Exam
About Event Planning Exam
The Event Planning Exam evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in organizing, coordinating, and executing events of various types and scales. This exam covers essential aspects of event management, including budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, marketing, risk management, and post-event analysis.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Aspiring and professional event planners
- Corporate professionals handling internal or external events
- Marketing executives and brand managers
- Wedding planners and party coordinators
- Hospitality and tourism students or practitioners
Skills Required
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Understanding of event formats and requirements
- Budgeting, procurement, and contract negotiation abilities
- Knowledge of risk management and compliance protocols
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Knowledge Gained
- End-to-end planning for physical and virtual events
- Vendor selection, site inspection, and logistics management
- Marketing, branding, and PR strategies for events
- Compliance, insurance, and risk control measures
- Post-event follow-up, feedback collection, and reporting
Course Outline
The Event Planning Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Introduction to Event Planning
- Event types and classifications
- Key roles and responsibilities in event planning
- Event lifecycle and phases
Domain 2 – Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Creating and managing event budgets
- Vendor pricing, quotations, and negotiations
- Contingency planning and cost-saving strategies
Domain 3 – Venue and Logistics Management
- Venue selection and layout planning
- Logistics coordination (transport, catering, AV, etc.)
- Permits, licenses, and infrastructure requirements
Domain 4 – Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination
- Vendor sourcing and contract management
- Staffing and volunteer management
- Client and guest relationship management
Domain 5 – Event Marketing and Promotion
- Pre-event marketing strategy and branding
- Social media, email, and influencer outreach
- Creating event websites and ticketing systems
Domain 6 – Risk and Crisis Management
- Identifying and assessing event risks
- Health and safety protocols
- Emergency response planning and insurance
Domain 7 – On-Site Event Execution
- Scheduling, team coordination, and live supervision
- Checklists, run-of-show, and troubleshooting
- Attendee engagement and experience management
Domain 8 – Post-Event Activities
- Event debrief, analysis, and documentation
- Collecting and evaluating feedback
- Reporting, ROI measurement, and follow-ups
