Programming and Special Events

Course Type: Residential
Course Code: rPSE

Course Description: The Programming and Special Events Course is designed for Family and MWR Managers and staff who design, develop, and deliver Family and MWR programs and events. The course includes instruction on conducting needs assessments, program design, and creative/out-of-the-box/Wow! Programming, building a program team, budgeting for programs and events, promotion, partnering for success, and measuring program success. Also included is the Tom Peter’s WOW Projects! methodology. This course includes evening and weekend homework assignments.

Course Details:

• Target Audience:  Family and MWR Program Managers and Staff (NF03 -05/APF equivalent) who design, develop, and deliver Family and MWR programs and events
• Prerequisites: Family and MWR Orientation Course (Online), Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training, Family and MWR Basic Management Course(Online) and Introduction to the Family and MWR Delivery System (Online) are required prior to being selected.
• IACET CEUs: 9.4
• ACE Recommended Credits: 3 semester hours in Marketing Communications and 3 semester hours in Public Relations, in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category (07/2014).