018 lessons
Welcome
- Welcome + course timeline
- How to get support + meet your trainers
- Why live events?
- Event overview
- Mindset & SWOT
- + 3 more lessons
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Self-paced course·The Event Basics Course
Just got handed the event? We’ll walk you through every detail.
A 6-module, step-by-step course for executive assistants, admins, and team members who’ve been asked to plan a professional event — from the first timeline to the final payment.
What’s inside
6modules
49video lessons
3expert trainers
40+years combined experience
- Downloadable templates & checklists
- Bonus: event diagram
- Optional 1:1 planning check-ins
Who it’s for
You’re the one who got handed the event.
Your executive, founder, or team needs an event planned — and it landed on your desk. This course gives you the process event professionals use, so you can plan it with confidence.
- You’re an executive assistant, admin, or team member, and someone just asked, “Can you plan this?”
- You’re organized and capable — event planning just isn’t your background.
- You need to know what to ask venues, hotels, and vendors — and what to watch for in the contract.
- You want a step-by-step process and templates instead of piecing it together from scratch.
Which is right for you?
Two different jobs. Two different programs.
You’ve been asked to plan an eventYou’re here
The Event Basics Course
The how. Timelines, venues, contracts, room blocks, vendors, BEOs, and on-site execution. Self-paced, with templates and checklists.
For executive assistants, admins, and team members.
You’re creating an event for your own business
Connected by Design
The what and why. Event concept, audience, positioning, pricing, revenue, and growth. A personalized 6- or 12-week strategy program.
Explore Connected by Design →The curriculum
Six modules. Every single detail.
Follow the event from first timeline to final wrap-up, in the order you’ll actually need it.
0211 lessons
Event Basics
- Event timeline & event checklist
- Branding & marketing
- Pricing your event
- Building the budget
- + 7 more lessons
0311 lessons
Pre-Planning: The Venue
- Food & beverage
- Room block overview
- Understanding the venue contract
- AV & Wi-Fi
- Bonus: event diagram
- + 6 more lessons
047 lessons
Pre-Event: Vendors & Supplies
- Vendor selection
- Venue supplies
- Building your supply kit
- Print collateral
- Registration supplies
- + 2 more lessons
057 lessons
Execution: Event Days
- When you arrive
- BEOs & daily checks
- Running registration
- AV & Wi-Fi on-site
- Supplies & pack-up
- + 2 more lessons
065 lessons
Wrap-Up
- Surveys & data integrations
- Closing the loop: marketing
- Final payments
- Measuring your ROE & post-production
- Building relationships with everyone
Meet your trainers
Three event professionals. 40+ years in the room.
Victor
Founder & Event Creator
10+years in events & hospitality
Victor’s career includes The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the opening team at Resorts World Las Vegas. He holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of San Diego and a master’s in Management and Leadership from Pepperdine University. His passion is creating experiences through events — and coaching others to do the same.
Rita D.
Course Trainer & Coach
12+years producing events
Rita produces corporate events, executive board meetings, athletic events, and health and fitness retreats. Her hands-on, client-centric approach means overseeing logistics, budgets, and on-site operations while working closely with clients to bring their vision to life.
Taryn
Course Trainer & Coach
18+years in conferences & events
Taryn started her career at The Learning Annex in New York City and went on to manage 400+ events a year in San Diego with a team of 15 professionals. Known for her strategic mindset, she specializes in team building, operational efficiency, and cost-saving strategies.
Add planning check-ins
Get a second set of eyes on the details.
Book 1:1 planning check-ins with Victor, Rita, or Taryn. Bring the event you’re working on — your timeline, venue contract, room block, BEOs, and vendor list — and walk through it with a trainer who’s handled hundreds of events.
Choose your trainer
Victor · venues & contractsRita · logistics & on-siteTaryn · budgets & operations
Enroll
Choose how you want to learn.
The Course
Learn at your own pace with the full step-by-step system.
- All 6 modules · 49 video lessons
- Downloadable templates & checklists
- Bonus event diagram
- Lifetime access, including future updates
Most support
Course + Check-ins
Everything in the course, plus a trainer to review your real event’s timeline, contracts, and BEOs.
- Everything in The Course
- Three 60-minute 1:1 planning check-ins (use within 6 months)
- Your choice of Victor, Rita, or Taryn
Need an invoice for your company? Contact us and we’ll send one.
Who is this course for?
Executive assistants, admins, office managers, and team members who’ve been asked to plan a professional event — often for an executive, founder, or their company. If the event landed on your desk, this was built for you.
Do I need event planning experience?
No. The course starts with the basics — timelines, checklists, and budgets — and walks you step by step through venues, vendors, event days, and wrap-up.
How long do I have access?
For life. It’s a one-time payment, and you keep access to all 49 lessons, templates, and future updates — so you can come back to it every time a new event comes up.
How long does it take to finish?
It’s entirely self-paced. Work through all 6 modules at once, or go one module at a time alongside the event you’re planning — and come back to any lesson whenever you need it.
Can my company pay for it?
Yes. We can send an invoice for your company or training budget — just contact us.
How do the planning check-ins work?
With Course + Check-ins, you get three 60-minute 1:1 sessions with Victor, Rita, or Taryn. Bring the event you’re working on — your timeline, venue contract, BEOs, or vendor list — and review it together. You have up to 6 months from your date of purchase to use all three sessions.
How is this different from Connected by Design?
The course teaches how to plan and run an event you’ve been assigned. Connected by Design is a strategy program for entrepreneurs deciding what event to create for their own business and why. Learn about Connected by Design.
Will you plan the event for me?
The course gives you the knowledge and tools to plan it yourself. If you’d rather hand the event off entirely, our full-service production team can manage it from start to finish.
What’s your refund policy?
Refunds are available within 7 days of purchase. To request one, email [email protected] within that window.
Rather hand the event off entirely?
Our production team can manage it from the initial planning stage through doors closing.