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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 Planning	113 – Insurance
114 – Liability Issues Facing Today’s Fairs	120 – Advertising & Public Relations I
121 – Sponsorships I	122 – Media Relations
130 – Agricultural Programming	131 – Competitive Exhibits Programming
132 – The Carnival Midway	133 – Entertainment Programming
134 – Commercial Exhibits	140 – Guest Services I
141 – Grounds Maintenance & Development	142 – Food & Beverage

Level Two

For those who are already Certified Fair Executives (will complete 22 courses in curriculum within 4 years) or who have successfully completed Level One (complete an additional 6 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 Planning	113 – Insurance
114 – Liability Issues Facing Today’s Fairs	122 – Media Relations
220 – Advertising & Public Relations II	221 – Sponsorships II
130 – Agricultural Programming	131 – Competitive Exhibits Programming
132 – The Carnival Midway	134 – Commercial Exhibits
233 – Entertainment II	240 – Guest Services II

Elective Courses

These courses are for the core competency area of Facility Usage (non-fair).

ELECTIVE COURSES - ANY LEVEL

300 – Marketing	301 – Operations I
302 – Management/Planning	303 – Contracts
304 – Marketing II	305 – Operations II

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