INTERNATIONALLY AND INDUSTRY RECOGNISED
Our Advanced Diploma in Event Management is internationally and industry recognised and
Endorsed by Training Qualifications UK - the most contemporary and creative Awarding Organisation in the UK.
Join our six-month programme for a highly practical alternative to university, preparing you for entry into the world of events or further study. With extensive face-to-face classes in London, your course offers live event planning and extensive practical experience from one of the world's leading event destinations - London's international exhibition, conference and event centre, ExCeL London.
GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
In addition to the event practice included in your programme, we'll share a range of opportunities (voluntary and paid)
that you can sign up for to enhance your experience or to earn as you learn.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
& NETWORKING
Our management and teaching team are well connected in the industry and we offer students regular opportunities to meet and mix with event industry professionals.
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While some of these opportunities are facilitated in our virtual world, many of the events take place in London - developing our students social and personal development, as well as professional networking and communication skills. Ideal attributes to support your competitiveness in the job market.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PAID WORK IN EVENTS*
Work in events. Students have access to our online "Opportunities Board" where we post
part-time opportunities for paid work during the course, and full-time opportunities for post course employment.
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We also offer guidance and mentoring during tutorials on CV preparation, LinkedIn profiles,
job search and interview skills.
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*Paid work opportunities for UK Students
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VOLUNTEERING
& WORK EXPERIENCE
Gaining hands-on experience and exposure to industry ways of working is one of the benefits of studying in London.
We share industry experience opportunities with our students including:
- work experience
- volunteering
- internships
- workplace observation
- workplace shadowing
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INTERNATIONALLY AND INDUSTRY RECOGNISED
Endorsed by Training Qualifications UK - the most contemporary and creative Awarding Organisation in the UK.
Our six-month programme is a highly practical alternative to university, preparing you for entry into the world of events or further study. With extensive face-to-face classes in London, your course offers live event planning and extensive practical experience from one of the world's leading event destinations - ExCeL London.
KEY COURSE DETAILS

START DATES & DURATION
9 October 2023
5 February 2024
23 September 2024
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6 Months
Start September, Finish March

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
UK & International Students
Minimum Age:18
Competent English Language Skills
High School Certificate, or 2 A-Levels (Pass Grade), or Level 3 Vocational or Technical Diploma (e.g. BTEC), or Baccalaureate or GCSEs or Equivalent

COURSE FEES
Total Fees: £6,250
​Deposit: £500
24 Month Payment Plans Available for
UK, EU, EEA & EFTA Students
Fees are subject to change.

ACCREDITATION
Internationally & Industry Recognised
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Endorsed Advanced Diploma in Event Management by
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Incorporates an Ofqual Regulated
Study Stream

IDEAL FOR
School Leavers who need an entry pathway into employment or into further education
Graduates wanting to add a specialism to their existing qualification with practical experience
Gap Year Students who want to learn new skills and achieve a qualification during their gap year
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Junior Event Planners who wish to gain a qualification, and benefit from learning structured event planning methods & approaches
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International applicants wanting to add British experience and certification to their CV or portfolio
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FACE - TO - FACE TRAINING
With so much of our lives now spent online, our full-time students prefer an 'in-real life' learning experience.
That's why our full-time courses offer extensive hands-on, face-to-face
training and experiential learning classes and activities in London.

VIRTUAL TUTORIAL SUPPORT
Your face-to-face training is supported by virtual tutorials that allow us to bring in expertise and guest speakers from around the world!

ASSESSMENT
Apart from a few short knowledge based quizzes, your assessment will take the form of assignments, reports, portfolios, practical and observations.

HIGHLY PRACTICAL
The event industry is highly practical - and so are our full-time courses! Vocational Education is all about learning by doing and our programmes are designed around experiential learning principles.
COURSE STRUCTURE

CORE EVENT
PROGRAMME
11 Modules
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Endorsed by Training Qualifications UK

STUDY
STREAM
Choose a supporting
study stream
Business, Leadership or Marketing
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Supports entry into employment or further education and includes a Bonus Ofqual Regulated Qualification

SPECIALIST
ELECTIVES
Three Electives
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Tailor your programme to suit your interests, learning and career goals with specialist electives

ONE-TO-ONE
MENTORING
To ensure you receive personalised care when it comes to exploring and deciding on future career paths, you'll have a dedicated Mentor. They will meet with you monthly to focus on your specific professional and career development needs, interests and goals.

PRACTICAL
TRAINING
Extensive practical training
supports and reinforces theory
We love to get hands-on in our own venues and with our industry partners.
Whether it's attending an industry event to build product knowledge or learning how to floor-plan and create room lay-outs, we think the more practical the better!

PLAN & DELIVER
A LIVE EVENT
Your class will plan, deliver and evaluate a live event.
Because we believe the best way to learn how to plan events from start to finish is to do it!

INDUSTRY
PRACTICE
60 hours Industry Practice
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Flexible options are available. Students are encouraged to blend two to three options to meet their 60 hour requirements, in order to gain exposure to a range of event types and organisations.
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COURSE CONTENT
Tailor your programme to suit your personal learning and career goals by choosing a study stream and three specialist electives.
Click on the Streams below to view course modules and content.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Explore the modules for the core programme and this stream.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Explore the modules for the core programme and this stream.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Explore the modules for the core programme and this stream.

Unlock Your Event Management Potential
With Live Event Practice
During your course your class will plan, deliver and evaluate a live event. You'll gain valuable hands-on-experience planning an event from start-to-finish. Plus you'll undertake live event practice on multiple events, ensuring you gain exposure to a range of event and venue types to enhance your CV and portfolio.
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THE PRACTICALITIES

COURSE VENUES
Venues on the
ExCeL London Campus
Royal Docks, E16 1XL
Closest Station: Custom House
On the Elizabeth Line or DLR

TERMS & BREAKS
Our 6-month programme is made up of two terms and one term break.
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Start in September
Term Break at Christmas
Finish in March
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ATTENDANCE PATTERNS
In-person classes and activities are generally scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
NB. Some electives are delivered as 5-day blocks. Your timetable will provide these dates
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Face-to-Face Classes are supported by:
+ Virtual Tutorials
+ Online Units
+ Group Project Work
+ One-to-One Mentoring
+ Live Event Practical