Diploma in Event Management - Summer Intensive in London

This Diploma in Event Management Course taught in London is ideal for Career Changers who:

 

• Want to benefit from face-to-face classes in London, attending event venue site visits and meeting event industry personnel
   
• Prefer live teaching rather than self-taught online activities
   
• Wish to be taught in person by experienced event industry specialists
   
• Want the personalised guidance and mentoring that small classes can offer
   
• Appreciate the abilty to ask questions and receive answers during real-time classes.
   
• Are seeking knowledge in event planning to support entry to and advancement in the event industry
   
• Are in existing event planning roles and wish to ensure they are applying a structured method and good practice to their event management responsibilities
   
• Have overseas experience or qualifications and wish to add  British certification to their resume or portfolio

On your Diploma in Event Management Course in London you’ll benefit from the following:

• Expert tuition from our event industry experts
   
• Face-to-face classes in London provide the ideal opportunity for interaction and in-person learning with interactive exercises and practical activities.
   
• Numbers on our exclusive classes in London are limited. You'll receive an optimal learning experience with personalised coaching and support towards meeting you career goals.
   
• Follwoing the course, receive two x 1-2-1 career coaching sessions focused on your personal goals (Virtual)
   
• Event venue site tours bring theory to life
   
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.
   
• Modules to support a range of event scenarios and client types
   
• An event management research project that provides you with event planning research experience and a template for future event planning roles
   
• Post course career guidance to support your entry or progression in the event industry, including membership of our private Alumni LinkedIn group

The Event Industry

• The role of an event manager
• Industry working conditions and work ethics
• Event associations and organisations
• Finding and progressing in event careers
• Event figures and trends

Event Coordination & Event Planning

• Event Coordination
  • Event build-up
  • Event opening - your role "on-the-day"
  • Event break-down activities
• Event Planning
  • Setting event dates
  • Creating event timelines
  • Developing Itineraries
  • Event project management systems
  • Developing and managing budgets

Venues and Locations

• Conducting venue research
• Securing venues and locations
• Hall and room set up options

Co-ordinating Event Services & Suppliers

• Identified required resources
• Types of event suppliers
• Working with checklists
• Sourcing and selecting suppliers
• Co-ordinating and monitoring supplier activities

Event Legalities, WHS and Risk Assessments

• Identifying & understand legalities and permissions
• Health and safety considerations
• Contingency planning for events
• Preparing risk assessments for events

Introduction to Event Sustainability

• What is event sustainability?
• Building a sustainable event policy
• Trends in event sustainability

Introduction to Virtual Events & Event Technology

• Virtual Online Events
  • Planning online virtual events
  • Promoting online events
  • Delivering online events
• Event Technology
  • Event management software & platforms
  • Technology for event delivery

Event Evaluation

• Measuring event success
• Capturing customer satisfaction

Event Feasibility

• What is a feasibility study?
• What's included in a feasibility study?
• Establishing event goals and objectives
• Setting measurements of success

Event Inspiration and Design

• Where to find inspiration
• Translating ideas into reality
• Imagery and ideas 
• Creating a unique experience
• Design tools

Introduction to Event Production

• Uunderstanding technical aspects of event production 
• The basics of event production –  lighting, sound, staging, rigging, electrical provision, digital and technical services

Event Sponsorship

• Identifying sponsorship opportunities
• Creating sponsorship packages
• Sourcing potential sponsors

Event Promotions and Marketing

• Defining your audience
•  Promoting your event
•  Social Media
• Relationship Marketing

Account Management & Selling to Clients

• Working with high-worth or well-known clients
• Meeting luxury market expectations
• Protocols that may apply
• Selling techniques
• Creating a pitch
• Presentation skills

Your Diploma in Event Management Course fees include:

• Registration, tuition, assessment, personal coaching, assessment support and certification
   
• 10 face-to-face training days in London (Mon-Fri over 2 weeks)
   
• Two 1-2-1 coaching sessions focused on your personal career and learning goals. (Virtual)
   
• Venue Site Tours
   
• Post course support
   
• Two weeks of assessment support
   
• Alumni community membership - with volunteering and employment updates and opportunities
   
• Digital copies of course materials 

The following entry requirements apply:

 

• Minimum age: 18
   
• Competent English language skills (comprehension and spoken, reading and written)
   
• Competent computer literacy 

 

The assessment for your Diploma in Event Management is an individual event planning research project. 

 

Your course trainer will allocated class time in the start, middle and at the end of the course to ensure all students understand the requirements of the project. 

 

The research project is due one month after the final evening class.