Event Management

Course details

Event management is a fast growing and exciting industry which requires co-ordinators and managers with great people and organisational skills who can work well under pressure. Project management skills and creativity are necessary to run successful events, conferences, product launches and corporate activity days, to name a few.

Endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management (CIBM), this UniCollege Short Programme certificate will equip learners with the skills required to plan, design, implement and coordinate big and small events.  During the programme, practical application of theory is emphasised.

About the programme

• Event management is a fast growing and exciting industry which requires co-ordinators and managers with great people and organisational skills who can work well under pressure. Project management skills and creativity are necessary to run successful events, conferences, product launches and corporate activity days, to name a few.
• This programme will equip learners with the skills required to plan, design, implement and coordinate big and small events. During the programme, practical application of theory is emphasised.

Learning outcomes

The competent learner will be able to:

• Have an overview of the event industry and the sectors within the industry
• Hold successful meetings with clients
• Produce proposal and tenders
• Demonstrate knowledge of risk management and insurance of events
• Manage projects
• Prepare and control event budgets
• Select, evaluate and deal with venues
• Successfully market events
• Obtain sponsorship
• Manage suppliers
• Select and manage staff and volunteers
• Research the industry and develop programmes
• Select speakers, a chairperson and master of ceremonies
• Describe the various event technologies and staging available
• Demonstrate knowledge of logistics for the event on the day
• Evaluate and report on all events
• Organise in-house events
• Manage exhibitions within events
• Describe new age greening events

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond UniCollege’s control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, UniCollege will formally notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students.