Event Management (QQI Level 6)

Course details

This advanced programme delivered by distance learning is designed to equip candidates with comprehensive event planning and management skills. Students will learn how to:

• develop event proposals for clients,
• develop innovative event concepts,
• conduct feasibility analysis for events,
• lead teams during events,
• manage suppliers and service providers,
• develop event plans, work breakdown and event schedule,
• develop quality management and risk plans, and
• develop skills for staging events.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Event Management companies, Large Companies, SMEs, Public Sector or community and voluntary sectors. The course covers all categories of events including Business Events, Exhibitions, Conferences, Festivals, Charity Events, Entertainment Events, Sports Events, and Private Social Events (e.g. weddings, parties).

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Topics covered include:

• Introduction to Event Management
• Event Management Industry
• Types of Event
• Trends in Events
• Event Marketing
• The Event Proposal
• Identifying Client Needs
• Research
• Concept Development
• The Event Proposal Document
• Team Building
• Organisation Structures
• Motivating and Developing
• Reviewing Progress
• Managing Suppliers
• Employment Legislation and Contracts
• The Event Plan
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Scheduling Effort
• Event Schedules
• Managing Resources and Scope
• Quality Assurance
• Risk Management
• Monitoring and Documenting
• Legal Issues
• The ‘Build-up’
• The ‘Load-in’
• The ‘Show’
• The ‘Shutdown’
• Post-Event Evaluation.

Who should complete this course?

• Professional Event Planners and those who wish to become event planners
• Conference Organisers
• Party and Wedding planners
• Business Event organisers
• Marketing professionals who are involved in planning Events
• Public Relations professionals
• Those involved in organising Sports and Charity events.

Prerequisites

As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

One of the assessments requires candidates to evaluate: (1) an event which they have been involved in, or (2) a local event where they can consult with the organisers.

Programme Entry Requirements

If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.

If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Progression to further Studies

This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC advanced Certificate in Management programme (Ref. BMANX).