Diploma in Events Management

Event planning and management is one of the most dynamic, enjoyable and potentially lucrative industries anywhere in the world. Now more than ever, businesses of all sizes and private clients alike are actively seeking professionally-qualified event planners to organise and execute genuinely outstanding events. From corporate meetings to trade fairs to fashion shows to weddings, the art of event management demands the mastering of countless disciplines and the ability to meet any challenge head-on. For those who make the grade, career options vary from high-end positions within established event planning brands to owning and operating a private event management business. 

Event Management Course: Overview

This Diploma in Events Management, delivers a comprehensive introduction this fast-growing global industry. Over the course of nine intensive units, candidates are gradually guided through a series of contemporary event-types before exploring the various roles and responsibilities of the professional events manager.  With no specific prior experience or qualifications required, candidates gradually build the skills, confidence and essential industry insights required to begin or further outstandingly rewarding careers.

The course begins by outlining the modern events industry, guiding candidates through a series of popular event-types and the specific challenges of each respectively.  Course content summarily moves onto the key stages of event planning, the creation of themes for a variety of events, crucial event budgeting considerations, managing event layouts, an overview of event health and safety considerations, marketing an event and ultimately how to begin and run a successful event management business. 

What is an event?

It could be:

• A trade fair
• A charity fundraiser
• A wedding
• A conference
• A sporting event
• A concert
• A Birth day Party
• A fashion show
• A cultural show
• A convention
• A street festival
• An awards ceremony
• A corporate day out

and many other things

Course Benefits

• Accredited Course
• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students any where in the world
• Interest Free Fee Instalments

Event Management Diploma: Key Topics

This Diploma in Events Management, consists of the following six units:

Unit 1 - An Introduction to Event Planning

The opening course unit provides candidates with a broad introduction to the concept of the event from a modern perspective.  Exactly what an event represents, what is expected of the event planner and how to both anticipate and exceed the expectations of clients are outlined and studied.

Unit 2 - Types of Event

In the second course unit, course content turns to the various types of events contemporary wedding planning services are brought in to assist with.  Candidates are introduced to a wide variety of social events, personal events, business events and public events, along with a variety of key planning principles unique to each.

Unit 3 - The Event Planning Process

The third course unit focuses more intensively on the event planning process, introducing candidates to the most critical considerations of all in the initial planning stages.  Candidates begin to build an understanding of how and why planning represents the most important element in the event management process, impacting the outcome of every subsequent element/stage.

Unit 4 - Steps in Planning in Event

Event planning continues into Unit 4, which brings into conversation the four most essential components of the event planning process – planning & execution, monitoring, controlling and closing.  Candidates explore each of these core event planning areas, both in isolation and as a link in the event planning chain where each element must be given equal priority.

Unit 5 - The Event Management Plan

The event management plan represents one of the most important documents of all for the professional events planner.  This is the document in which everything from staffing to timetables to fire safety to licensing to key contractors to essential communications is detailed in full and as concisely/accurately as possible.  The specific content of the event management plan varies from one event type to the next.

Unit 6 - Marketing and Customer Services

The sixth course unit focuses on event marketing and the provision of high quality customer service.  Candidates are introduced to the establishment of marketing objectives, a variety of effective marketing techniques and the importance of the professional marketing plan.  Understanding and meeting the needs of the event’s target audience is also explored in-depth.

Paying in Installments: £560 (interest FREE Installments)

Deposit: £104

No of Installments: 12

Each Installment: £38

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £460

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Your new skills and talents will take you one important step closer to securing a life-long career in events management. Event managers take control of every element of the event planning and implementation process – everything from site planning to vendor sourcing to health and safety. Typical salaries range from £20,000 to more than £50,000 in senior positions. 

• Anyone interested in working as an event planner
• Existing event managers with no formal training or qualifications
• Business owners and managers who organise events
• Small business owners looking to improve performance
• Anyone interested in setting up their own business
• Candidates interested in improving their career prospects

Related Links:

Certificate in Event Management (Level 3)

Conference and Event Planning Course (Level 2)

Certificate in Event Management (Level 1)