Students taking the Online Advanced Certificate in Conference, Exhibitions & Event Management  will benefit from the following:

• Live Classes provide the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator 
   
• Expert tuition from event industry professionals
   
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide a unique online experience
   
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.
   
• 8 weeks post-course support

As an Event Manager,  you can offer the professional expertise organisations and individuals require to meticulously plan and implement their event vision. 

 

Event management is a career that offers you endless variety, from scoping events to viewing venues, to tasting sessions for catering arranegemtns to planning travel.  An event manager's responsibilities commence when they discuss their client's needs and preferences. Then you may be  planning the scope of the  event, developing a theme, choosing locations, arranging accommodation, transport and other services, and organising suppliers like the caterers, audio visual, photographers and designers. 

 

Career Opportunities

• Event Planner
• Event Coordinator
• Event Manager
• Director of Events
• Party Planner
• Wedding Coordinator 
• Venue Coordinator
• Stadium Manager
• Operations Manager
• Event Sales Manager
• Conference Manager
• Conference Venue Coordinator
• Operations Manager
• Conference Organiser
• Conference Sales Manager
• Exhibition Manager
• Exhibition Venue Coordinator
• Operations Manager
• Exhibition Organiser
• Exhibition Sales Manager
• Director of Exhibitions

Your Online Advanced Certificate in Conference, Exhibitions & Event Management is a 2 week event planning package and includes studying the following:

 

Certificate in Event Management
 

The Event Industry

• The role of an event manager
• Industry working conditions and work ethics
• Aptitude for event planning
• Developing and updating knowledge and skills
• Event associations and organisations
• Finding and progressing in event careers
• Event trends

 

Event Feasibility & Legalities

• Event feasibility factors
• Establishing event goals and objectives
• Setting criteria for event success
• Identify required resources
• Applicable legalities and permissions

 

WHS and Risk Assessments

• Preparing a risk assessments for events
• Contingency planning for events
• Health and safety considerations

 

Venues and Locations

• Conducting venue research
• Securing venues and locations 
• Attending venue viewings
• Conducting venue viewings
• Hall and room set up options
• Themes, design and decor

 

Event Coordination

• Setting event dates
• Creating event timelines
• Working with checklists
• Developing itineraries and function sheets
• Event budgeting
• Technology for event management
• Event managers responsibilities during:

Event build-up

Event opening - your role "on-the-day"

Event break-down

Post event activities

 

Coordinating Event Services

• Types of event suppliers
• Sourcing and selecting suppliers
• Coordinating and monitoring supplier activities

 

Event Evaluation

• Capturing customer satisfaction
• Measuring event success

 

Event  Promotions

• Defining your audience
• Promoting your event
• Social Media

 

Online Events

• Planning online events
• Promoting online events
• Delivering online events

 

Relationship Management

• Effective communication
• Working with clients

MasterClass in Conference Management

• Components of the Conference Industry 
   
• The event managers role in conference mangement
   
• Conference  purpose, objectives and theme
   
• Choosing the ideal conference location and venue
   
• Conference venue and room lay-out and staging
   
• Meeting delegate needs
   
• Accommodation requirements
   
• Working with conference suppliers and contractors
   
• Creating an attractive conference programme - key-note speakers, seminars, breakout sessions, and social events
   
• Conference catering options
   
• The conference delegate experience
   
• Using technology in the conference industry
   
• Key elements of risk assessments and H&S for conferences
   
• Measuring and evaluating conference success
• Trends in the conference industry

 

MasterClass in Exhibition Management

• Introduction to the Exhibition Industry
   
• The event managers role in exhibition management
   
• The role of an exhibition venue
   
• The role of the exhibition organiser
   
• Establishing exhibition goals and objectives
   
• Choosing the ideal location and venue for exhibitions and tradeshows
   
• Identifying and meeting exhibitor needs
   
• Working with exhibition suppliers and contractors
   
• Creating an attractive exhibition programme - seminars, workshops, and social events
   
• Exhibition catering options
   
• Enhancing the visitor experience
   
• Using technology in the exhibition industry
   
• Key elements of exhibition design - overall floor plan and stand design options
   
• Key elements of risk assessments and H&S for exhibitions
   
• Measuring and evaluating exhibition success
   
• Trends in the exhibition industry

Your Online Advanced Certificate in Conference, Exhibitions & Event Management Course fees include:

• 9 days of comprehensive, interactive LIVE online classes
   
• Guest Speakers
   
• Virtual Tours
   
• Digital copies of the course materials
   
• 8 weeks post course support
   
• Advanced Certificate in Conference, Exhibitions & Event Management awarded by The Event School London (awarded based on a minimum 75% attendance in online classes)

The following entry requirements apply:

• Minimum age: 18
• Competent English language skills (comprehension and spoken)

In order to undertake your online course you will need:

• A PC, laptop or tablet device with a webcam and reliable internet 
   
• A quiet space away from noise where you can participate in your online classes without distractions 
   
• You will be required to have your webcam on during your online classes as certification requires attendance and participation
   
• Certification requires a minimum of 75% attendance of your online classes

Once you book your course place, you'll receive course confirmation within 48 hours. 

 

Then, prior to each class, your course trainer will email you a link to join your online classes.

 

You'll need to download a small piece of software before you're first class - so it's a good idea to get ready approx 10 minutes before the first class start time. 

 

At the beginning of the first class, your trainer will explain to you how the functions of your online learning platform work and what to expect from your online classes.