Certificate in Venue Management, 5-Day Course in London

Our Certificate in Venue Management short course in London has been designed to provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in this fast-paced industry.

Led by experienced industry professionals, the course covers topics such as event planning, venue marketing, risk management, budgeting, and customer service.

With flexible course schedules and hands-on training, our program is perfect for anyone looking to break into the world of venue management or further their career in this field.

COURSE DETAILS

Course Name: Certificate in Venue Management

Course Duration: 5 days (Monday to Friday)

Course Hours: 10am - 4pm

Course Venue: Novotel ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL

Closest Station: Custom House (Elizabeth Line or DLR)

Certificate: Certificate in Venue Management

Awarded By: The Event School London

During your Venue Management Course you will study the following topics:

Topic 1: Venue Management Introduction

• The venue industry
• Types of venues and events
• The venue manager
• Venue operational and staffing structures
• Career opportunities within the industry
• Common venue operational and staffing structures

Topic 2: Stakeholder Management

• What is a stakeholder?
• Identifying stakeholders
• Stakeholder Influence.

Topic 3: Venue Operations Management

• Introduction to Operations Management
• Organisational Culture
• Facility Design
• Quality and Performance
• Volunteer Management

Topic 4: Venue Facilities Management

• Introduction to Facilities Management
• The role of the Facilities Manager
• Venue Maintenance

Topic 5: Venue Design & Planning

• The key factors in venue design and planning
• Venue feasibility
• Technological planning
• Venue design trends and enhancing the user’s experience.

Topic 6: Budget Management & Cost Control

• The role of finance
• Budget control
• Feasibility study
• Event budgeting

Topic 7: Supplier Sourcing, Negotiations and Contracts

• Supply Chain Management
• Sourcing Suppliers
• Contract Management
• Supplier Negotiations

Topic 8: Venue Event Security

• Security Management
• Essentials of Crowd Management
• Venue Safety

Topic 9: Event Legalities, Work Health Safety (WHS) & Risk Assessments

• Identifying and understanding legalities and permissions that apply to events
• Contingency planning for events
• Health and safety considerations
• Preparing risk assessments

Topic 10: Event Venue Marketing and Commercial Opportunities

• Creating a destination that will attract event organisers, associations, sponsors, and attendees.
• Venue marketing strategy & promotions
• Maximising retail and commercial sponsorship opportunities

Topic 11: Event & Venue Sustainability

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

Topic 12: Venue Technology

• Technology and event venues
• Emerging trends in venue technology

Topic 13: Event Readiness

• Preparing for events
• Event simulation
• Next steps

This venue management course is ideal for those who:

• Require foundation skills and knowledge in venue operations and management to obtain operational or supervisory roles within event venues
  
• Are seeking to add specialist venue management skills to their CV or portfolio
  
• Are looking to move their career towards venue operations or management
  
• Would like to gain a range of venue management skills to broaden their opportunities within the industry.
  
• Have overseas experience or qualifications and wish to add a British qualification to their resume or portfolio.

Students studying the Venue Management Course will benefit from the following:

• Face to face training provides the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator
  
• Expert tuition from venue management professionals
  
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide a unique experience
  
• Site visits to major London venues provides a hands on learning experience.
  
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.
  
• And last but not least! You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for its many high profile and iconic venues and stadiums.

Your Venue Management Course fees include:

• 5-days Tuition in London

• Access to digital course materials, guides and templates

• Site tours

• Assessment via an Venue Management research project - due one month after course completion

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

• Certificate in Venue Management awarded by The Event School London

The Royal Victoria Docks where our courses are held, offers a range of convenient accommodation options to suit your budget.

Within easy walking distance, you'll find: 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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