SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE DETAILS

Course Name: Event Management

Course Code: LSSCEM080822Y

Course Start Date: Monday 8 August 2022

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Days: Monday to Friday

Course Hours: 10am - 4pm

Certificate: Certificate in Event Management

Awarded By: The Event School London

Age Group: 15 - 18

Location: Venues on the ExCeL Campus,

Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL

Closest Stations: Custom House or Prince Regent DLR

Summer School Type: Non-residential

COURSE SUMMARY

If you love to organise people and logistics, have good planning skills, excel at problem solving and love variety and creativity in your work, then a career in event management may be ideal for you.

Event training will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to plan and deliver an event from start to finish.

This course will provide valuable insight into the event industry, the role of the event manager and the characteristics needed to work and succeed in this fast-paced, dynamic industry.

There are also many well-regarded further studies you can take to increase your knowledge, skills and experience in event or venue management at colleges and universities, from Diplomas to Degrees.

Plus, events offers volunteer options and the opportunity to be involved with an industry you love or just to gain valuable experience. Volunteering is often offered by community groups, local authorities and with one-off major events.

Event Management

SKU: LSSCEM080822Y

£525.00

This event management summer school course is ideal for those who:

Would like to learn how to skillfully plan events for family, friends, clubs, associations, schools, colleges, university or community groups.

Would like to gain insight into the role of an event manager to decide if this is a future career or study path for them

Would like to gain an entry level position working with events such as conferences, exhibitions, special events, outdoor events and company events. Or in venues, stadiums or arenas.

Woudl like to gain new experiences and skills to add to their CV, portfolio or personal statement
Students taking the Event Management Summer School Course will benefit from the following:

Expert tuition from event industry specialists

Face-to-face training provides the ideal opportunity to learn through interaction with your Facilitator and Industry.

Small groups with strictly limited numbers mean the knowledge and skills you gain are a unique experience within the industry.

Learn from Industry within Industry - with expert industry speakers.

Site visits to London event venues and locations

Our host venues are on campus at ExCeL London - one of Europe's premier event venues and the environment is highly conducive to your event management studies.

Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the interactive classroom sessions.

Build your network and make new contacts

Take part in an event planing project and improve your presentation skills with a project "pitch"

And last but not least! You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for innovation and staging amazing and iconic events including the London 2012 Olympics, concerts, festivals, conferences and exhibitions.
As an Event Manager, you can offer the professional expertise organisations and individuals require to meticulously plan and implement their event vision.

Event management is a career that offers you endless variety, from scoping events to viewing venues, to tasting sessions for catering arranegemtns to planning travel.

An event manager's responsibilities commence when they discuss their client's needs and preferences. Then you may be planning the scope of the event, developing a theme, choosing locations, arranging accommodation, transport and other services, and organising suppliers like the caterers, audio visual, photographers and designers.

Career Opportunities

Event Planner

Event Coordinator

Event Manager

Director of Events

Party Planner

Wedding Coordinator

Venue Coordinator

Stadium Manager

Operations Manager

Event Sales Manager

Find more info at:

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/events-manager
During your 5-day Event Management Course you will study the following topics:

The Event Industry & Careers in Events

The role of an event manager

Industry working conditions and work ethics

Aptitude for event planning

Developing and updating knowledge and skills

Event associations and organisations

Finding and progressing in event careers

Event volunteering

Event trends

Event Feasibility

What does event feasibility mean

What;s included in a feasibility study for an event

Which legalities and permissions are relevant to and/or required for an event

Health and Safety and Risk Assessments

What is a risk assessments for an event

What's included in a risk assessment for an event

Health and safety considerations for events

Venues and Locations

Conducting venue rand location research

Booking venues

Hall and room set up options

Event Coordination

Setting event dates

Creating event timelines

Working with checklists

Developing itineraries and function sheets

Event budgeting

Technology for event management

Event managers responsibilities during:

Event build-up

Event opening - your role "on-the-day"

Event break-down

Post event activities

Coordinating Event Services

Types of event suppliers

Sourcing and selecting suppliers

Coordinating and monitoring supplier activities

Event Evaluation

Capturing customer satisfaction

Measuring event success

Event Promotions

Promoting your event

Using Social Media

Relationship Management

Effective communication

Working with clients

Plus

Course Project

Careers Workshop

Interview Practice

CV & Application Clinic

Work Skills for the 2020s
Your Event Management Summer School Course fees include:

5-days tuition

Any applicable venue visit or excursion entry fees

Course folder, notebook (1) and pen (1)

Digital copies of course presentations, guides, templates and checklists

Assessment - Event Planning Project and Pitch

Certificate in Event Management from The Event School London

Your fees do not include:

Lunch on Wednesday (venue visits and excursion day)

Transport to venue visits and excursions (These are all within Zones 1-6 in London)

Accommodation: this is a Non-Residential course
The following entry requirements apply:

Minimum age: 15

Maximum age: 18

Provision of proof of age

Under 18's require a parent or guardian's permission to attend the course and excursions

Competent English language skills (comprehension, spoken and written)

Entry requirements also require agreement with course protocols including:

No phones or other devices on or visible during class

Following the venues Health & Safety procedures

Following your Trainers instructions, especially important on venue visits and excursions

Being respectful and supportive in class, allowing other class members opportunities to express their opinions and participate without judgement

Agreement to take a lateral flow test the day before your course commences and provide an honest update of results to our administration

Agreement to follow Covid19 protocols, including wearing of masks within the public areas of venues and maintaining social distancing as required by the venue or the law at the time of attendance
Host venues for our Event Management Summer School Courses are located on the ExCeL London campus - one of Europe's premier event and business destinations and the ideal location to study event management.

ExCeL London is right in the heart of London’s historic Royal Docks, just ten minutes from Canary Wharf and twenty minutes from the City. ExCeL offers an abundance of flexible spaces and services which makes it a top choice for training, meetings, public shows, trade shows and special events. It's a unique environment in a stunning waterside location.

ExCeL is situated on Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL and is easily accessible by public transport. Closest stations are:

Custom House DLR

Prince Regent DLR

Find directions here

One of our preferred training venues on the campus is CentrEd at ExCeL, a bespoke training and meeting facility. We also utilise the well-appointed training facilities at ExCeL's on-site hotels - all within minutes of the main ExCeL Exhibition & Convention Centre. Venues may include Aloft, Novotel, Sunborn and The Good Hotel.

Visit ExCeL London
One of the benefits of your event management summer school course is the experience you will gain from site tours to venues that host events. We provide the opportunity to see what life as an event manager entails, when visiting London venues and event locations.

Previous site tours have included ExCeL London, The Ritz, London Olympic Stadium, The Savoy, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Cutty Sark, Queens House, Spencer House, Wembley Stadium, Wimbledon, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Wembley, Mandarin Oriental, Shertaton Grand Park Lane, The Orangery at Kensington Palace.
1. Book and pay for your course place by clicking on the "Book Now" button. This confirms your chosen course place.

Please note you are booking a London Summer School with the London International Education Group Limited.

2. Within 24 hours, we will email you a registration form which you can complete and return digitally.The registration form asks:

you to confirm your age as between 16 and 19.

if you are aged under 18, we will ask for your parent or guardian's details so they can provide permission for you to attend the course and any included excursions.

for emergency contact details and any disabilities you would like us to be aware of.

if you wish to book the lunch package for £20 per day (£100 in total provdiding lunch on all five days of the course)

3. We'll email your course confirmation and joining instructions so you know where to go, what to bring and what to expect from your course.

4. The day before your course starts, we'll email you a digital questionnaire to return to us, confirming that:

you are not experienceing any Covid19 symptoms,

that you have not been asked to self-isolate by the NHS

that you have tested negative with a lateral flow test taken within the previous 12 hours

For any queries re the booking process, please email info@summerschools.london
Lunch is included on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Students must bring their own lunch, or purchase lunch on Wednesday. This is our venue visit and excursion day and we will be off-campus for the full day.

Students are able to purchase snacks and drinks from the cafes and shops on the ExCeL campus.

Please note there is no eating permitted in the training rooms.

On the first morning of their course, students will be advised where lunch will be provided and where they can eat snacks during breaks.

Students are recommended to bring a refillable water bottle as August in London can be a warm time of the year. Water and drinks are permitted in the training rooms.

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