Professional Certificate in Event Management
Do you aspire to establish your own events business? Do you relish the art of event planning and bringing your creative visions to fruition? Are you eager to enhance your expertise in orchestrating successful events from start to finish? If this resonates with you, then this course is tailor-made to cater to your ambitions.
Duration
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 46 lessons.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Certificate
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Delivery
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
Availability of Content
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 46 lessons.
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Summary
Crafted as an ideal foundational course, the Professional Certificate in Event Management offers a comprehensive introduction to the thriving events industry. Explore every facet of event management, from inception and planning to execution. Expand your proficiency in areas such as marketing, promotions, project management, menu planning and budget management. This course equips you with the skills to seamlessly coordinate a wide array of events, including gallery openings, festivals, weddings, parties, and sporting events, ensuring their resounding success.
Course Outline
Students will undertake five key modules made up of 46 lessons.
Module 1: Event Management (100 Hours)
This module explores the fundamentals of event planning and management. Learn step-by-step the various stages of executing an event, including concept development, delivering the event on-time and to budget, to creating a marketing and promotional planing. Discover ways to minimise risk, from both a financial point of view as well as crowd control and food hygiene.
Module 2: Food and Beverage Management (100 Hours)
This module develops an excellent and sound foundation for working in a restaurant, catering or other food service enterprise. Learn how to manage commercial kitchen facilities (including safe food storage and preparation) and gain an understanding of alternative cooking processes to ensure you can confidently make appropriate decisions on the best approach. Discover how to plan menus for a variety of events and situations, including catering, restaurants and food stalls, and explore ways to manage catering or restaurant staff and what skills are required for best-in-practice waiting staff.
Module 3: Business Studies (100 Hours)
This module is designed to provide you with the essentials of business management so that you can make the most appropriate decisions for a business you own or manage for a successful operation. You will gain a better understanding of a broad variety of business procedures, from communications to production to staff and team management and financial management. Discover the different ways of working for a small business, understand how to minimise risk and learn how to manage staff conflict, so you can set the business up for success.
Module 4: Virtual and Hybrid Event Management (100 Hours)
This module will equip you with the knowledge to excel in the evolving landscape of event management, focusing on virtual and hybrid formats. It encompasses the scope and nature of virtual events, guiding you through the creation of both virtual and hybrid events, including content creation and building preparation. You will also learn the importance of effective marketing strategies, financial management, and the specific technology requirements for these types of events.
Module 5: Marketing Foundations (100 Hours)
This module is designed to enhance your understanding of the fundamental aspects of marketing in business. It delves into the broad scope of marketing, encompassing the basics of economics like supply and demand and the intricacies of target marketing. It then further explores the marketing mix, how to manage marketing efforts effectively, and the essentials of product presentation, packaging and promotion. Key aspects such as product pricing, distribution, and customer satisfaction assessment methods are covered, culminating in practical insights into market research and its role within organisations.
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Assessment
Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes and written assessments.
Approval & Recognition
The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
Who will this course interest?
This course is a beginner level course and will lay a sound foundation of knowledge and skills which can grow with experience and further study.
This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:
› Caterers
› Corporate Events
› Event Planners
› Event Coordinators
› Event Production
› Food Stall Owners
› Private Events
› Restaurant Owner or Restaurant Management
› Sporting Events
If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, one of our course consultants will be able to help you with this.