Case Study 6 – Small-sized, computer-based event – Training course organisation and management for a European provider of courses in genomics and bioinformatics:

The Client:

A European provider of courses in genomics and bioinformatics

Tasks:

To hold a collaborative computer-based training course at Oxford for ~25 participants, held over two days:

o For approximately 20 participants
o Held over two days
o Specialised computing facilities for the training

The customer wanted us to:

o Find an appropriate venue for the training course with appropriate computing facilities
o Liaise with the venue and negotiate pricing, catering, menus, etc
o Set up a dedicated website with online registration, money collection and invoicing
o Point of contact for delegates for any logistical queries
o Open the event; make health and safety announcement and any additional announcements
o Full site management, including, for example, site preparation, assist with IT/AV equipment and WiFi

Conclusion:

This project was completed to the customer’s satisfaction, meeting all set goals. Here are a few words from the trainers and the company:

“Thank you for everything! All went well. Computing facilities were fantastic and did the job. Students really enjoyed the course. Our own accommodation was good and being next to the local shops and on the main public transport route was very convenient.”