Description

Course Overview

The events management online diploma is made up of a number of modules which are brimming with valuable information, tips, advice and guidance to help you enjoy a successful career as an events or wedding manager. The course should take around fifteen hours to complete with the convenience of studying at your own pace and where you feel most comfortable, utilising the online modules which work on all devices, making it one of our most popular courses.

You will learn a host of essential skills, including staging and design, event logistics, legalities and what you need to know to start your own event management business.

During your studies you will have access to online support and on completion you will need to pass a multiple choice test which is based on what you have learned in the modules. On passing, you can download and print your certificate straight away.

Course Content

In this information packed course, you can expect to learn the following:

• Understand the benefits of having a diploma and what is expected of you as an events manager.
• Learn the benefits of strategic management, why budgeting is so important and identify different events management software solutions.
• Identify why customer service skills are so important along with how to improve your communication skills effectively.
• Learn about the various types of events you may be asked to manage during your career.
• Learn about staging and design and gain insight into using the venue’s resources, how to use seasonal themes and so much more.
• Understand the importance of financial management. Learn how to stick to a budget, sell tickets and manage the finances effectively throughout the event.
• Get insight into the importance of health and safety at all events. Learn how to run an event safely, what to look out for and how to cater to emergencies.
• Get advice on troubleshooting and logistics at events from electricity supply to tables and parking.
• How to choose the right venue based on your clients. Venues, hidden extras, negotiating the best prices and more.
• Understand the different wedding ceremonies and legalities, such as who can get married, making it official and schedules.
• Get valuable insight on catering and entertainment.
• Understand your role when it comes to printed materials.
• Organising transportation.
• Tips to find the best photographers and videographers.
• Know your role as a wedding planner when the couple is getting married abroad.
• How to start your own events management business.
• Get a firm understanding of marketing, insurance and tax when opening your own events management business.

Course Benefits

This diploma is guaranteed to provide you with a wide range of superior benefits from when you first decide on events management as your career to running your own successful business.

The benefits include:

• Recognised certification.
• Online support throughout your studies.
• Informative modules you can rely on.
• Study at your own pace, no set schedules to work to.
• Boost your career in events management.
• Gain the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy a successful career.
• Get the insight and advice you need to start your own events management business.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Event Management

Module 2: Strategice Management

Module 3: Customer Service Skills/Personal Qualities Required

Module 4: Types of Event

Module 5: Promoting the Event

Module 6: Event Management Finances and Ticketing

Module 7: Staging and Division

Module 8: Dealing with Suppliers

Module 9: Event Management Logistics and Troubleshooting

Module 10: Managing your Team

Module 11: Health and Safety for Events

Module 12: Legal Issues and the Law

Module 13: Measuring the Success of Your Event and Creating Sustainable Events

Module 14: Building a Legacy for Your Event

Module 15: Starting your Own Event Planning Business

Module 16: Marketing, Insurance and Tax

Course Structure

The course is broken down into 16 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.  You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Course Duration

Approximately 15 hours

Payment Options and Discounts

For purchases of 1 to 9 user enrolments select the number of users you require and add the product to your shopping cart by selecting Add to Cart. You will then be able to make payment using most credit and debit cards or a Paypal account.

For a licence for 10 or more user enrolments, discounts, or if you would like to pay by BACs transfer or by invoice, please contact a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218 or email [email protected].

Purchasing Options for your Organisation

We offer a variety of purchasing options giving you total flexibility in how you purchase online training for your organisation. Let us know your requirements and we’ll advise you on the most cost efficient method of purchasing:

• User Licence – a licence for a specified user on specified course/s. The user licence consists of a number of enrolments for a user to use on specified courses.
• Course Licence – a licence for specified course/s for any learner. The course licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on specified course/s for any learner;
• Bundle Licence – a licence for a specified bundle of courses. The bundle licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on any course for any learner in the bundle;
• Subscription Licence – a licence for a maximum number of users to access any course in a specified bundle;
• Site Licence – a licence to install one course, or one or more bundles of courses on your own learning management system. The site licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on any course for any learner in the bundle;

For more information on purchasing options and discounts please phone a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218.