Intermediate level · Module 4 of 6 · 15 guided hours
Event and Travel Coordination
Plan office events and staff travel that run smoothly, safely and within budget.
Learning objectives
- Plan and run office events and workshops
- Arrange staff travel and accommodation
- Manage logistics risks and documentation
Topics
- event planning timelines
- venues and suppliers
- participant management
- travel requests and approvals
- travel safety
- reconciling costs
Lessons
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Lesson 1 Planning Office Events
Plan workshops, meetings and events from a timeline and checklist.
event brieftimelinevenue checklistevent budget
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Lesson 2 Running Events and Managing Participants
Handle registration, on-the-day coordination and follow-up.
registrationattendance sheetson-the-day coordinationevent reports
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Lesson 3 Travel Coordination
Arrange approved, safe and well-documented staff travel.
travel requestsbookings and permitstravel safetytravel advances and claims
Practical activity
Plan a two-day workshop for 30 participants, including venue, budget and checklist, and arrange travel for two staff to a field location.
Expected outcomes
- Well-run events
- Safe, documented travel
Assessment
Event plan, budget and travel arrangements reviewed for completeness and realism.
Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.