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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING:
ALUMNI RELATIONS ONLINE
EDUCATION MARKETING ONLINE
INTRODUCTORY & ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SEMINARS AT
THE AL MANZIL HOTEL, DUBAI (UAE)
EDUCATION MARKETING ONLINE AND ALUMNI RELATIONS, DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING - USING THE INTERNET, EMAIL, SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, MICRO-BLOGGING, MOBILE MARKETING ETC
For over 7 years OMTAC has been successfully delivering Digital Alumni Relations and Digital Education Marketing training to Alumni and Marketing Professionals, Senor Management and Principals from Schools, Colleges, Language Schools and Universities in the UK and abroad.
Now we are pleased to announce that in response to requests for training events outside the UK, and particularly in the Middle East, OMTAC Ltd will soon be delivering the same high quality, relevant, practical digital communications training in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Four training Seminars will therefore take place in the Al Manzil Hotel in downtown Dubai, Middle East in late November 2011 as follows (please click on the relevant link for more information):
All are welcome to attend these Seminars, from Education and Training Institutions including Schools, Colleges, Language Schools, Universities, Alumni Associations etc.
From this page you can read more about the content of the Alumni Relations Online and Digital Education Marketing training Seminars in full, the location venue in Dubai, dates and how to book a place for one or more delegates on each (or all) of the Seminars.
If you already know which Seminar(s) you wish to book please click here to go straight to the "How to Book" section below, or scroll down this web page.
The number of places on each Seminar is limited, places are allocated on a first come, first served basis... early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. [AVAILABILITY - we currently have availability on all Training Seminar dates.]
[What location suits you best? If Dubai is not a convenient location for you please click on the relevant link: Alumni Relations Online Seminars or Digital Education Marketing Seminars in the United Kingdom]
CHOOSE YOUR SEMINAR(S) AND BOOK
Please scroll down this page or click on the sub-headings below to be taken to a particular section:
WHY ATTEND A 1 DAY OMTAC SEMINAR?
Following the success of previous Seminars over the last 7+ years we are pleased to announce a new series of intensive, affordable one day Seminars in Dubai (UAE), making it easier for representatives from Schools, Colleges and Universities in the Middle East and further afield to attend.
With so many Schools, Colleges and Universities having to compete for new pupils and students, and needing to improve networking and fundraising with former pupils and students (also parents and staff), the effective use of digital marketing communications channels and platforms is becoming vitally important for the future survival and growth of every Institution.
There is much to learn in an ever changing and evolving digital world, with lots of new case studies and ideas, tips and techniques... by attending an OMTAC Seminar you can quickly and efficiently keep up to date with what other people are doing, learn new skills, innovate, plan, meet other professionals and network.
These Training Seminars have been designed for those responsible for Marketing, Communications & PR, Admissions, Alumni Relations, Fundraising & Development and Senior Management of Educational Institutions, Education & Training Organisations, Alumni, Social and Professional Networks, Associations and Clubs.
The Seminars will be of considerable interest and benefit to those who are either relatively new or already experienced in using:
Websites, Blogs, News Feeds and RSS, Bookmarketing & Sharing, Interactive Publications Online, Website Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Google, Online Advertising (Google AdWords, Facebook etc), User Generated Content (UGC) and Multimedia Websites (Wikipedia, YouTube, Flickr, iTunes), VOIP & Instant Messaging (Skype, MSN Messenger etc), Live Chat, Online Social and Professional Networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, XING etc etc), Twitter, Email, Mobile etc etc.
The Seminars are not only immediately relevant and practical with tips and techniques that can be quickly implemented but also very useful strategically for medium to long-term planning and development.
Attendance will also provide important professional and personal development opportunities for those working in the Marketing & Admissions, Alumni Relations, Fundraising and Development fields.
What have previous delegates said about the OMTAC Seminars?
“Thanks for a fabulous day. I am buzzing with ideas now!”,
“Thank you again for a good, well-presented, and not-too-technical day!” and
“I just wanted to say thank you very much for producing such an excellent seminar”.
(Please click on the link to read about Testimonials about previous Seminars.)
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND AN OMTAC SEMINAR?
THE DIGITAL MARKETING, PR & ADMISSIONS SEMINARS
The Digital Education Marketing, Student Recruitment Online Training Seminars will be of particular interest to:
- School, College and University Marketing & PR Managers
- Admissions Officers and Admissions Registrars
- Student Recruitment Directors
- International Marketing Managers and Directors for Schools, Colleges or Universities
- Development Officers / Managers and Development Directors
- Senior School/College/University Management
- Head Teachers and Principals
THE ALUMNI RELATIONS ONLINE SEMINARS
The Alumni Relations Online Seminars have been designed for those with responsibility for alumni associations, fundraising and development within Schools, Colleges and Universities, Alumni, Social and Professional Networks and Clubs, including:
- Alumni Secretaries
- Alumni Officers / Managers and Alumni Directors
- Alumni Representatives and Alumni Association Committee Members
- Fundraising Officers / Managers and Fundraising Directors
- Development Officers / Managers and Development Directors
- Senior School/College/University Management
- Head Teachers and Principals
Colleagues from an Institution who represent either the Education Marketing & Admissions teams and/or Alumni Relations teams may also find attendance as groups on any of the Seminars helpful as an “away day”, providing useful development time for focusing on either their marketing or alumni relations activities.
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WHICH SEMINAR SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
You (and your colleagues) are welcome to attend one or more of the Seminars taking place in Dubai, Middle East...
You may wish to attend one of the Seminars depending on which theme is of interest (either Alumni Relations or Education Marketing, PR & Admissions) and your current level of experience and understanding.
Alternatively you may wish to attend both the 'Introductory' and the 'Advanced' Seminars (on consecutive days) if you want an accelerated 2-day course covering all aspects of digital communications for either Digital Education Marketing or Alumni Relations (depending on your responsibilities and interests at your Institution).
Or you may be responsible at your Institution for both Education Marketing, PR & Admissions and Alumni Relations, Fundraising and Development. You may therefore wish to attend one or more of the Seminars on both themes depending on your level of experience, priorities, objectives etc.
To read about the detailed content and structure of each of the Seminars taking place in Dubai, Middle East please click through to the relevant webpage using the links below, or if you are ready to book now please click here to go straight to the 'How to Book' section below, or scroll down this web page.
- INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL EDUCATION MARKETING - 1 day Seminar - 'Introduction to Education Marketing Online' - on a date to be decided - please email us to register your interest.
***MORE HERE***
To read more please click on the link: 'Introduction to Digital Education Marketing' Seminar in Dubai, Middle East - on a date to be decided - please email us to register your interest.
- ADVANCED DIGITAL EDUCATION MARKETING - 1 day Seminar - 'Advanced Education Marketing Online Masterclass' - on a date to be decided - please email us to register your interest.
***MORE HERE***
To read more please click on the link: 'Advanced Digital Education Marketing' Seminar in Dubai, Middle East - on a date to be decided - please email us to register your interest.
- INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ALUMNI RELATIONS - 1 day Seminar - 'Introduction to Alumni Relations Online' - on a date to be decided - please email us to register your interest.
Now in its 7th year, the ‘INTRODUCTION TO ALUMNI ONLINE’ 1-day Seminar will be of interest to any Schools (including International and Language Schools), Sixth Forms, Colleges and Universities wishing to set-up or extend their alumni, fundraising and development activity.
This Introductory Seminar will be especially helpful to Alumni & Development staff, Senior Management and Principals relatively new to using the Web, Multi-media, Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc), Email and Mobile for Alumni Relations.
To read more please click on the link: 'Introduction to Alumni Relations Online' Seminar in Dubai, Middle East.
- ADVANCED DIGITAL ALUMNI RELATIONS - 1 day Seminar - 'Advanced Alumni Relations Online Masterclass' - on a date to be decided - please email us to register your interest.
New this year, the ‘ADVANCED ALUMNI RELATIONS ONLINE’ 1-day Seminar will be of interest to any Alumni & Development Staff and Teams, or Institutional Management, who have previously attended the Introductory Seminar or are already familiar with the different digital channels and platforms (having already established a fully-featured web presence, already using one or more Social Networks etc) but wish to explore:
- How they can use these channels more effectively in an integrated strategy (on- and off-line);
- How they can maximise their limited resources (and time);
- New developments in digital communications - such as the use of ‘Quick Response’ (QR) codes and Event Management applications - to improve Alumni engagement and ‘added value’, fundraising and return on investment;
- Case Studies, Benchmarking and Best Practice.
To read more please click on the link: 'Advanced Alumni Relations Online' Seminar in Dubai, Middle East.
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WHO WILL LEAD THE SEMINAR?
The OMTAC Seminars will be lead by Matthew D'Arcy, Managing Director of OMTAC Ltd*.
Matthew has been involved in Alumni Relations for over 20 years and Education Marketing, PR & Admissions for over 15 years, having participated in and lead School and University alumni committees etc, and more generally with the Education sector while working at the University of Surrey (UK) as Student Enterprise Manager and at Worth School (UK) as Director of Marketing & Careers.
Matthew first began working with the Internet while working at the University and then when creating the first website for Worth School in 1998. Since then he has been using digital marketing and communications in business in different sectors, from recruitment, retail and travel to FMCG and sports products.
For the last 6-8 years Matthew has been variously involved in offering training and solutions in the area of digital alumni relations and education marketing/student recruitment, and most recently he gave a presentation on digital alumni relations at the IDPE Conference 2011.
Please click on the link for more about Matthew.
(*OMTAC Ltd specialises in providing practical, relevant and inexpensive training and consultancy in digital marketing and communications to the Education, Alumni and Charity sectors and to specific industry sectors.)
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THE SEMINAR SCHEDULE - DUBAI, MIDDLE EAST
We are pleased to confirm that the one day Seminars will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Al Manzil Hotel, Downtown Dubai.
We have kept the cost of the Training Seminars as low as possible, we are limiting the number of people attending each Seminar to encourage interaction, and we are offering various locations to ensure the Seminar is as accessible as possible to the majority of Schools, Colleges, Universities, Alumni, Employer, Social and Professional Networks and Associations:
DATE |
SEMINAR THEME |
LOCATION VENUE DETAILS/TRAVEL |
TBC |
Introduction to Digital
Education Marketing |
Al Manzil Hotel, Dubai, UAE |
TBC |
Advanced Digital
Education Marketing |
Al Manzil Hotel, Dubai, UAE |
TBC |
Introduction to
Alumni Relations Online |
Al Manzil Hotel, Dubai, UAE |
TBC |
Advanced
Alumni Relations Online |
Al Manzil Hotel, Dubai, UAE |
If you would like to attend a Seminar in the Middle East but the dates for Dubai are not convenient, please let us know.
[LOOKING FOR SEMINARS IN THE UK & EUROPE? If you are interested in booking Seminars in the UK & Europe please click on the relevant link: Alumni Relations Online Seminars or Digital Education Marketing Seminars]
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LOCATION AND DATES
ABOUT THE AL MANZIL HOTEL, DOWNTOWN DUBAI
The Al Manzil is a renowned, contemporary, four star deluxe business hotel. It presents a perfect fusion of old and new just a five-minute walk from Burj Khalifa the immense and inspiring Dubai Mall and right in the heart of the Burj Khalifa commercial and residential precinct.
Situated in The Old Town precinct with easy access from Sheikh Zayed Road via Financial Centre Road, we read that the Al Manzil Hotel has a warm and inviting ambience - making it the ideal home away from home for the modern business traveller - and we look forward to holding our training Seminars there.
Al Manzi Hotel
Emaar Boulevard
The Old Town
Downtown Dubai
Dubai, UAE
Website: www.almanzilhotel.com
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR SEMINAR BOOKING?
When you book with us (please see below) we will make all the arrangements for the day - refreshments on arrival and during the day and a buffet lunch are all included in the Seminar price. (The only things not included in the Seminar price are overnight accommodation, should you require it, and your travel.)
When you book we confirm your place(s) on the Seminar(s). Final joining instructions are sent out two weeks before the Training Seminar. (Please note, we reserve the right to change the venue to another location in Dubai, should it be necessary.)
DO YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION IN DUBAI?
Exclusive 10% Discount - We have negotiated a 10% discount on the Internet price of the rooms at the Al Manzil Hotel for anyone wishing to stay in the Seminar venue. If you wish to take advantage of the 10% discount please contact us before you book your room(s) for instructions on how to secure your discount.
Of course it is not necessary to stay at the Al Manzil Hotel if you prefer to stay elsewhere in Dubai, please feel free to make your own accommodation arrangements (if required) and simply come to the Al Manzi Hotel for the start of the Seminar(s) in the morning.
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HOW TO BOOK FOR THE DUBAI SEMINAR(S)
DELEGATE PRICE
 You are welcome to attend one, two, three or four Seminars.
Alternatively you may wish to attend one or more Seminars with one or more of your colleagues.
Or you may wish to attend one Seminar with or without colleagues while another colleague(s) from your organisation attends another Seminar.
We charge one price for one booking and we offer a discount for multiple bookings - either for one person attending more than one Seminar or for a number of colleagues from one Institution/Organisation attending one or more Seminars.
A 20% discount per place (equivalent to £50 sterling per place) will apply to two or more Seminar bookings made by one or more individuals from the same Institution/Organisation.
(Please note, it is not necessary to make all your bookings at the same time to qualify for the discount - so there is no need to delay booking one place and risk being too late, the discount can be applied retrospectively with later bookings, making all your bookings eligible for the 20% discount.)
The delegate price for each Training Seminar includes:
- One place on the particular 1-day Training Seminar,
- Refreshments and Lunch,
- A copy of our Introductory or Advanced Alumni Relations Online or Digital Education Marketing guide(s),
- Certificate of Attendance,
- Access to further materials, case studies and tips and techniques on our website
The cost per participant is therefore:
- Cost per delegate for 1 place on any of the Seminars: £295* (inc Taxes) per delegate. (Equivalent to approximately 1710 AED or US$465.)
- Cost per delegate per Seminar if two or more Seminars are booked by one or more delegates from the same Institution/Organisation: £245* (inc Taxes) per delegate. (Equivalent to approximately 1420 AED or US$385.)
(*Please note, the currency conversion amount will depend on the currency exchange rate on the day you book, and any associated conversion fees. The cost charged to your Credit/Debit Card or to be sent by you by Priority International Wire/Bank Transfer is £295 GB Sterling (the price for 1 place) or £245 GB Sterling (the price for 2 places or more), the currency conversion amount will depend on the currency exchange rate on the day you book.)
Pricing examples:
- Booking one place on a Seminar? The price will be £295 GB Sterling (inc Taxes).
- Booking one place on two Seminars? With the 20% discount the price will be £490 GB Sterling (inc Taxes).
- Booking two places on one Seminar? With the 20% discount the price will be £490 GB Sterling (inc Taxes).
- Booking three places on two Seminar? With the 20% discount the price will be £735 GB Sterling (inc Taxes).
- Etc etc.
If you are having difficulty calculating the cost of your booking please don't hesitate to email us by clicking here and we will calculate the cost for you - remember to tell us the Seminar(s) you wish to book and how many places you want on each Seminar(s).
BOOK SECURELY ONLINE
Please click on the link to pay by credit or debit card or BACS or Wire Transfer using our Secure Online Booking Form.
If paying by Priority International Wire/Bank Transfer or BACS please complete the Secure Online Booking Form and then send your Priority International Wire/Bank Transfer or BACS payment separately to:
Account name: OMTAC Ltd
Bank: Barclays Bank Plc (Brighton branch)
Account number: 80643963
Sort Code: 20-12-80
IBAN: GB53 BARC 2012 8080 6439 63
SWIFTBIC: BARCGB22
When sending a Priority International Wire/Bank Transfer or BACS payment please ensure you pay any additional bank/wire transfer charges, so that the full amount due arrives with us for your booking.
As soon as your payment is received (by Credit/Debit card or Wire/Bank Transfer) we will send a written confirmation of your payment and booking(s). Joining instructions will then be sent out at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
(If you need an Invoice from us, please notify us of this on your booking form, giving clear instructions, or alternatively email us by clicking here.)
If you have any difficulty using the Secure Online Booking Form please see below for alternative booking options.
ALTERNATIVE BOOKING OPTIONS
Alternatively if you have difficulty using the Secure Online Booking Form please print off and complete Offline Booking Form.
Please send the Booking Form by fax to: +44 (0) 7006 026 062.
Alternatively please send by Airmail/Express post to:
Dubai Seminar Booking
OMTAC Ltd
BMC 15-17 Middle Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1AL. United Kingdom
On receipt of your Booking Form and payment we will confirm your registration with a written confirmation of your payment and booking(s). Joining instructions will then be sent out at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email us by clicking here.
Thank you, we look forward to meeting you soon.
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
You may cancel your booking and receive a full refund provided written notification is received at least 14 days before the Training Seminar.
We cannot provide a refund for the Training Seminar or associated expenses should you/a delegate need to cancel with less than 14 days notice (whatever the reasons for non-attendance) however substitutions are welcome or you can move your booking to another Seminar, Workshop or Conference (taking place within 12 months of your original booking) for the same value, though this may be in another location such as the UK.
OMTAC reserves the right to change the dates or content of the Seminar as considered appropriate or necessary and in the event of a date change OMTAC will offer delegates the opportunity to cancel their booking and to receive a full refund. If OMTAC is unable to run the Seminar for any reason then delegates will be offered the opportunity to rebook for an alternative date (in the Middle East) or to receive a full refund.
CAN WE HELP?
If you are have any questions or are having difficulty with any aspect of your booking please don't hesitate to email us by clicking here - remember to explain your question(s) and give us as much information as may be helpful - telling us the Seminar(s) you are interested in booking, how many places you want on each Seminar(s). Thank you.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONFIRMING YOUR BOOKING AND TO MEETING YOU SOON.
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