For the Admin Who Does It All  (But Gets Zero Training)

You manage five-figure budgets. You negotiate with massive hotel chains. You are responsible for the company's reputation. Yet, the industry treats you like a party planner. The CAES™ Program is the first professional certification designed specifically for Executive Assistants and Chiefs of Staff. We skip the 'fluff' (centerpieces and balloons) and focus on the strategic hard skills: Contract Law, Financial Auditing, Risk Mitigation, and Executive Influence. Walk in an Admin. Walk out a Strategist.

About the Creator

Hi, I'm Darcy Bennet. Like many of you, I didn't set out to be an event planner, it was just 'dumped' on my desk. I quickly discovered that orchestrating high-stakes corporate events requires far more than basic administrative skills. I spent years learning the hard way, losing sleep over tricky attrition clauses, stressing over tight budgets, and navigating vendor issues I hadn't anticipated. That hands-on experience, however painful, taught me exactly where the risks lie and how to secure protection. I built this course so you don't have to struggle like I did. I've distilled years of high-stakes corporate event experience into a step-by-step system that will protect your budget, mitigate your risk, and ultimately elevate your career by transforming you from an accidental planner into a strategic partner.

Course Curriculum

5 Chapters · 19 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome & Toolkit

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to the CAES™ Certification Program!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Download Your Strategic Event Toolkit

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Earn your Certification

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      The Workbook

  2. 2

    Level 1

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      Module 1: The Strategic Foundation

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      Module 2: Contracts & Financial Logic

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      Module 3: Tactical Site Selection

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      Module 4: The Run-of-Show (ROS)

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      Module 5: Measuring Success & Proving ROI

  3. 3

    Level 2

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      Module 1: The Arc of Energy

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      Module 2: Advanced Financial Risk

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      Module 3: Executive Influence (The BLUF Method) & Unique Venue Infrastructures

  4. 4

    Level 3

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      Module 1: Advanced Contract Law

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      Module 2: Global Sourcing & Currency

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      Module 3: The Sponsorship Economy & In-Kind Strategy

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      Module 4: Leadership & Zone Captains

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      Module 5: Sustainability & Crisis Containment

  5. 5

    Final Quiz & Capstone

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      Final Quiz

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      Final Capstone

Who Is This For?

The Executive Assistant

who wants to stop guessing and start leading.

The Chief of Staff

who needs to manage international logistics and risk.

The Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

who wants to prove ROI to their boss and get a raise.

Become a Certified Administrative Event Strategist (CAES™)

The official strategic event certification for modern Admins.

Join the Program