Event Management Level 3 Diploma
Event Management - Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Event Management - Certificate, the learners should be able to;
- Explain what event management is
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the event manager
- Learn the basic elements of an event management plan
- Create a check-list of event management planning elements for future use
- Understand risk management planning from both commercial and safety angles
- Discuss the importance of procurement and how it may impact on the event success
- Create a check-list of basic event management activities for future use
- Understand the role health and safety plays within the events industry
- Understand how to build client relationships
- Investigate ways to market your business
Event Management - Course Syllabus
This Event Management - Certificate Consists of the following units:
Unit 1 – Events Planning: An Introduction
- An Introduction to Event Planning
- The Corporate Market
- Reasons for Staging Events
- Social Events
- Main Tasks Involved in Events Planning
- Skills Required for an Event Planner
- The Basics of Event Planning
- Logistics
- Planning the Meals
- Benefits of a Successful and Safe Event
Unit 2 – Different Types of Event
- Types of Event
- Conference Planning
- Conference Planning Essentials
- Planning Meetings and Conventions
- Budgeting
- Opening Ceremonies
- Leisure
- Why organise a Festival?
- Choosing a Time for your Festival
- Personal Events
- Special Party and Celebration
- Event Planning Essentials
Unit 3 – How To Plan An Event
- The Event Planning Process
- Clearing of the Event
- Initiating
- Planning and Executing
- Live Events Project Management and Budgeting
- Sticking to a Budget
- Scheduling
- Creating Plans Using Milestones
- Site/Venue Layout and Design
- Important Factors to Consider in Creating a Site Plan include
- Checklist for Selecting and Managing Performers
Unit 4 – Developing the Event Concept & Theme
- Theming the Programme
- Environmental Scanning
- The Brainstorming Process
- How to Develop a Theme for an Event
- Creative Elements
- Topics of Theme Parties
- Key Steps to Event Budgeting
- Unreimbursed Supplies
Unit 5 – How To Create Event Budget
- The Event Management Plan
- Organising Successful and Safe Event
- Site Plan
- Event Promoting and Ticketing
- Entry and Exit Details
- Event Management Plan (template)
Unit 6 – Event Venue Selection
- Venue Selection and Managing Contracts
- Feeding the Masses
- Business Etiquette Basics
- Think Space!
- Celebrating Diversity
- Selecting Speakers and a Master of Ceremonies
- Managing Contracts
Unit 7 – Health and Safety Considerations for Event Planning
- The Event Management Plan
- Organising Successful and Safe Event
- Site Plan
- Event Promoting and Ticketing
- Entry and Exit Details
- Event Management Plan (template)
Unit 8 – How to Successfully Promote an Event
- Marketing and Customer Services
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Event Ingredients
- How can we improve the Marketing of the Event?
- Preparation of key Support Documentation
- Public Information and Communication
- Emergency Public Announcements
- Customer Service Skills Required In an Event Coordinator
- Dealing with Difficult Customers
- Inclusive Planning for People with Disabilities
Unit 9 – How to Start Your Event Planning Business
- Starting and Running the Business
- Starting a Small Business
- Writing a Business Plan
- Importance of Networking for an Event Planner
- Some Great Ways for Networking
- Business Card and Collateral Materials
- Setting a Price Structure for Your Services
- How to Get Organised
- Dealing with the Client
- Contracts
- Cancellations
- Insurance
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
- Online course materials
- Question papers
- Additional Supporting Material
- Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Staff Training Solutions you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.
