Certificate in Event Management, 5-Day Course in London, March

Whether you are looking for the foundation skills and knowledge you need for a career change into event management, or you are in an event role and want to ensure you have solid foundations to succeed and progress within the industry, then the Certificate in Event Management is the ideal programme. 

COURSE DETAILS 

Course Name: Certificate in Event Management 

Course Duration: 5 days (Monday to Friday)

Course Hours: 10am - 4pm

Course Venue: Training in Venues at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL

Closest Station: Custom House for ExCeL (DLR)

Certificate: Certificate in Event Management 

Awarded By: The Event School London

During your 5-day Event Management Course in London you will study the following topics:

The Event Industry

o The role of an event manager

o Industry working conditions and work ethics

o Aptitude for event planning

o Developing and updating knowledge and skills

o Event associations and organisations

o Finding and progressing in event careers

o Event trends

Event Legalities

o Identifying and understanding legalities and permissions that apply to events

Health, Safety, Security and Risk for Events

o Preparing risk assessments for events

o Contingency planning for events

o Health and safety considerations

Venues and Locations

o Conducting venue research

o Securing venues and locations

o Attending venue viewings

o Hall and room set up options

Event Planning

o Setting event dates

o Creating event timelines

o Working with checklists

o Developing itineraries and function sheets

o Technology for event management

Event Budgeting

o Working with client set budgets

o Event budget inclusions, income and expenditure

o Developing event budgets

Event Coordination

o Event build-up activities

o Event opening and delivery - your role "on-the-day"

o Event break-down activities

o Post event activities

Coordinating Event Services

o Types of event suppliers

o Sourcing and selecting suppliers

o Coordinating and monitoring supplier activities

Event Evaluation

o Capturing customer satisfaction

o Measuring event success

Event Promotions

o Defining your audience

o Promoting your event

o Social Media

Online Events

o Planning online events

o Promoting online events

o Delivering online events

Relationship Management

o Effective communication

o Working with clients

Sustainability for Events

• Strategies to create sustainable events

• Implementation of sustainability initiatives

• Monitoring and reporting on results

This 5-day event management course in London is ideal for those who:

• Require the foundation skills and knowledge in event planning expected for entry into the event industry

• Plan and deliver events for their organisation or community and wish to ensure they are using an industry standard structured approach

• Would like to gain a position with an established event organiser, stadium or venue, or an events related position within a business, charity or community organisation.

• Those holding entry level event positions and wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to progress

• Are planning on starting their own event planning consultancy or business and require the foundation skills in event management

• Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden their opportunities within the event industry.

• Have overseas experience or qualifications and wish to add an English qualification to their resume or portfolio

Students studying our Event Management Course in London will benefit from the following:

• Face-to-face training in London provides the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator

• Expert tuition from events industry professionals

• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide an exclusive experience

• Internationally recognised qualification

• Site visits to London event venues provide practical insights into the role of an event manager

• Our host venues are situated at ExCeL London - one of Europe's premier event venues - the environment is highly conducive to your event planning studies.

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

• You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for innovation and staging amazing commercial, corporate, sports, cultural and consumer events.

Your Event Management Course fees include:

• 5-days Tuition in London

• Access to digital course materials, guides and templates

• Site tours (subject to covid requirements)

• Assessment via an Event planning research project - due one month after course completion

• Invitations to post-course guest speaker sessions (live online)

• Certificate in Event Management awarded by The Event School London

Our 5-day event management courses are held in venues on the ExCeL London campus.

We utilise the well-appointed conference and meeting facilities at CentrEd (ExCeL's training & meeting centre) or within the meeting and event spaces in the on-campus hotels, all within minutes of the main ExCeL Exhibition & Convention Centre.

For example, venues can include CentrEd at ExCeL, Novotel London ExCeL or Aloft ExCeL London. Specific venue details are provided with your course joining instructions.

The ExCeL London campus offers a unique event destination with on-site international hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars and dock-side water sports as well as the ExCeL London premier exhibition and convention centre. ​

ExCeL London has staged a diverse range of consumer and trade shows and expos including London Boat Show, Unleash Conference and Expo, The Event production Show, The Meetings Show, international CONFEX, World Travel Market, Hotelympia, Salon International, SportsPro Live, Grand Designs Live, The Business Show, Facilities Show, Restaurant Tech, Skills London, MCM ComicCon and more.

ExCeL has significant expertise in hosting major exhibitions and events and is also home to London's International Convention Centre (ICC)

ExCeL London Campus Address: Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL.

Closest station: Custom House for ExCeL DLR

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The ExCeL campus where our courses are held, offers a range of convenient accommodation options to suit your budget.

Within easy walking distance, you'll find hotels on, and next to the ExCeL site that include: Novotel, Crowne Plaza, IBIS, Doubletree by Hilton, Aloft Hotel, Good Hotel, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Fox@Connaught, Premier Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Travelodge, The Moxy and more.

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Host or Publisher The Event School London