Grad Track Continuing Education Courses

Grad Track Continuing Education for Certification(s) (CE's)

Upon completion of a Grad Track, graduates have five years to complete three continuing education credits. Each course listed is valued as one continuing education credit. Upon completion, please complete the CE form and email to Lori Hart. As courses are identified they will be added to the schedule.

2024 IAFE Continuing Education Courses (check back - new courses added often)

Entertainment Programming Track

Sunday, December 1, 2:00pm-3:00pm Maximizing the Impact of On-Grounds Entertainment – N 224 A-B

Tuesday, December 3, 10:30am-11:30am The Conversation Continues – Carnival and Fair Collaboration To Discuss Industry Issues – N 227 A-C

Tuesday, December 3, 9:00am-10:00am AI Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for the Modern Fair Industry – N 224 A-B

Facilities Management Track

Sunday, December 1, 12:30pm-1:30pm Creative Layout Solutions – Rethinking, Rebranding & Rebuilding Vendor Areas – N 224 A-B

Leadership Track

Sunday, December 1, 9:00am-10:00am What Color Are You – Blue, Green, Gold, or Orange? – N 222 A-C

Sunday, December 1, Creating a Positive Workplace Culture – N 229 A-B

Monday, December 2, 1:15am-12:15pm Nitty Gritty of Effective Staff & Volunteer Training – N 226 A-C

Wednesday, December 4 1:00pm-2:00pm Balancing Act: Stress-Reducing Techniques for Fair Professionals

Management Track

Sunday, December 1 ,10:30am-11:30am Elevate Your Fair’s Safety and Security with Proven Best Practices – N 222 A-C

Sunday, December 1, 12:30pm-1:30pm Controlling the Exercise of “Free Speech” on Your Fairgrounds and Other Legal Tidbits for Fun for Everyone Fairs – N 222 A-C

Sunday, December 1, Creating a Positive Workplace Culture – N 229 A-B

Monday, December 2, 11:15am-12:15pm Nitty Gritty of Effective Staff & Volunteer Training – N 226 A-C

Monday, December 2 11:15am-12:15pm Understanding the Cost of Doing Business – N 221 A-C

Wednesday, December 4, 9:00am-10:00am An Economic Impact Tool to Illustrate the Value of your Fairgrounds – N 224 A-B

Marketing and Promotions Track

Sunday, December 1, 12:30pm-1:30pm Marketing Masterclass: Build a Winning Digital Marketing Plan Today! – N 225 A-B

Monday, December 1 11:15am-12:15pm Best Practices for Maximizing ROI on Market Research (Guest Experience) – N 229 A-B

Tuesday, December 3, 9:00am-10:00am AI Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for the Modern Fair Industry – N 224 A-B

Sponsorship and Revenue Building

Monday, December 2, 11:15am-12:15pm Fundraising Events to Support Your Fair – 4 Great Ideas – N 224 A-B

Tuesday, December 3, 9:00am-10:00am AI Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for the Modern Fair Industry – N 224 A-B

Following each course please complete and submit the IAFE Continuing Education document and email to Lori Hart, CFE - Director of Education and Member Services

**Please review the convention online schedule as dates and times of workshops may change.