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: Each student must complete Welcome to Family & MWR Orientation Course (Online), Family and MWR Basic Management Course (Online), and Operation Excellence – Online or Classroom Customer Service Training.  
• IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 9.2 (09/2023)
• ACE Recommended Credits: 3 semester hours in Event Planning (07/2023), lower-division associate/baccalaureate degree category.

New Enrollment Instructions: If you are interested in this course, please work through your Chain of Command to notify your IMCOM Directorate G9 Functional Integrator.