Map What Matters Most

Identify and include all the event infrastructure, operational details and location information necessary for a comprehensive and complete site map.

Design Safer, Better Events

Account for safety, accessibility, compliance, and site operations requirements, and examine your map from the guest perspective to avoid challenges on event day.

Map Using Everyday Tools

Create polished, professional site maps using familiar, accessible software; no specialized mapping programs or technical expertise required.

About the course

A well-designed site map helps everyone understand how the site will function and brings your event plan to life.  This practical two-hour course is designed for community event organizers who want to strengthen their site-planning skills and create professional maps that work. You’ll learn how to assess an event site, identify the infrastructure and operational details your map needs to communicate, and incorporate essential safety, accessibility, compliance and guest-experience considerations. You’ll also explore how thoughtful layout decisions can improve movement, strengthen coordination and identify potential challenges before event day. Using real-world examples and familiar, accessible tools, you’ll learn how to translate your plans into a practical visual layout that municipal reviewers, emergency services, vendors, volunteers and event teams can easily understand. What You’ll Learn Module 1 — Essential Event Site Map Elements Module 2 — Mapping for Safety, Compliance and Guest Experience Module 3 — Creating Your Event Site Map Course format > Learning time: Approximately 2 hours > Self-paced online module-based learning > 60-day access to course material > Practical tools and real-world examples > Learn anytime, anywhere, on a desktop or mobile device Learning is supported through interactive knowledge-testing activities embedded throughout the course modules. To successfully complete the course, participants must achieve a minimum score of 75% on each knowledge-testing activity. Unlimited attempts are provided, allowing participants to revisit the material and demonstrate mastery at their own pace. Digital course completion badge Celebrate your achievement with a digital course completion badge upon successfully finishing the course. Showcase your new knowledge and commitment to professional development by adding your badge to LinkedIn, your email signature, your website, or other professional profiles. 

Register today and create a professional event site map that works - no specialized software required.

Because relocating tents, toilets and food trucks on event day is nobody’s idea of a good time.