In order to receive credit for each course completed, enrollees will need to (a) submit an authorized "For Credit" form (these will be distributed at applicable sessions) and (b) complete an on-line test (a simple survey form) within the time specified for each course.
Once enrolled, you will receive additional instructions prior to each course. All courses are repeated in a cycle every two years.
The courses of the Institute are designed in two levels.
Level One
Designed for volunteers, new staff members, students, or anyone wanting basic training in fair management. Complete 23 courses in curriculum within 4 years.
LEVEL ONE REQUIRED COURSES
101 – Business Planning
102 – Financial Management I
103 – Human Resources I
104 – Board Governance
105 – Ethics
106 – Information Technology
107 – Government Relations
110 – Safety & Security
111 – Consumer Protection Program
(E.coli) Workshop
112 – Emergency Preparedness
113 – Insurance
114 – Liability Issues
120 – Advertising & Public Relations I
121 – Sponsorships I
122 – Media Relations
130 – Agricultural Programming
131 – Competitive Exhibits Programming
132 – The Carnival Midway
133 – Entertainment I
134 – Commercial Exhibits
140 – Guest Services
141 – Grounds Maintenance & Development
142 – Food & Beverage
Level Two
For those who are already Certified Fair Executives (will complete 23 courses in curriculum within 4 years) or who have successfully completed Level One (complete an additional 5 courses -- all 200 numbered -- within another 2 years of completing Level One diploma).
LEVEL TWO REQUIRED COURSES
101 – Business Planning
104 – Board Governance
105 – Ethics
106 – Information Technology
107 – Government Relations
202 – Financial Management II
203 – Human Resources II
110 – Safety & Security
111 – Consumer Protection Program
(E.coli) Workshop
112 – Emergency Preparedness
113 – Insurance
114 – Liability Issues
122 – Media Relations
130 – Agricultural Programming
131 – Competitive Exhibits Programming
132 – The Carnival Midway
134 – Commercial Exhibits
140 – Guest Services
141 – Grounds Maintenance & Development
142 – Food & Beverage
220 – Advertising & Public Relations II
221 – Sponsorships II
233 – Entertainment II
Elective Courses
These courses are for the core competency area of Facility Usage (non-fair).
