Certificate in Event Management - Short Course, London

This 5-day event management course in London is ideal for those who:

• Event professionals who have learnt through experience and would like a more structured approach to planning and delivery
• Corporate or in-house event planners responsible for meetings, conferences, launches, staff events, client events or other organisational activities
• Event coordinators and professionals looking to update their knowledge, strengthen their skills and gain formal certification
• Professionals whose role has expanded to include events, even though event management was not originally part of their position
• International event professionals who want to learn from UK industry practice and gain a British professional certificate for their CV or portfolio
• Overseas professionals looking to understand how events are planned and managed within the UK
• Professionals working in related areas such as hospitality, venues, marketing, communications, exhibitions, administration or operations
• Career changers with relevant transferable experience who want to apply their existing skills within the events industry
• Freelance planners or aspiring event business owners who want to develop a more professional and consistent way of working

Students studying our Event Management Course in London will benefit from the following:

 

• Face-to-face training in London provides the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Course Instructor
   
• Expert tuition from events industry professionals
   
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide an exclusive experience
   
• Internationally recognised certification 
   
• Site visits to London event venues provide practical insights into the role of an event manager
  
   
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.
   
• You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for innovation and staging amazing commercial, corporate, sports, cultural and consumer events. 

During your immersive Event Management short course in London you'll study the following topics:

 

The Event Industry - Trends

• The role of a contemporary event manager
• Event associations and organisations
• Event trends
• Event technology

 

Event Coordination & Event Planning

 

• Event Coordination
  • Event build-up
  • Event opening - your role "on-the-day"
  • Event break-down activities
     
• Event Planning
  • Setting event dates
  • Creating event timelines
  • Developing Itineraries
  • Event management systems
  • Developing and managing budgets

 

Venues and Locations

 

• Conducting venue research
• Securing venues and locations
• Attending venue viewings
• Hall and room set up options

 

Co-ordinating Event Services & Suppliers

 

• Identify required resources
• Types of event suppliers
• Working with checklists
• Sourcing and selecting suppliers
• Co-ordinating and monitoring supplier activities
• Basics of contracting

 

 Event Legalities, WHS and Risk Assessments

 

• Identify & understand legalities and permissions
• Health and safety considerations
• Contingency planning for events
• Preparing risk assessments for events

 

Event Evaluation

 

• Event Evaluation
  • Measuring event success
  • Capturing stakeholder satisfaction
  • Recommending improvements

Your course fees include:

• Registration, tuition, assessment and certification
   
• Access to digital course materials, guides and templates
   
• Event venue site tours (subject to venue availability) 
   
• Alumni community membership - with updates on industry events, networking opportunities, vacancies and volunteering options. 
   
• CPD Certified Certificate in Event Management awarded by The Event School London on successful completion of your event planning project and a minimum 80% attendance

The following entry requirements apply:

 

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

One of the benefits of your 5-day event management course in London is the knowledge you will gain from site tours to venues that host events.

We provide the opportunity to see what life as an event manager entails when conducting site inspections at popular London venues. 

Site tours on past courses have included:

• ExCeL London,
• The Crystal,
• Wimbledon,
• London (Olympic) Stadium, 
• The ArcelorMittal Orbit,
• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
• London Aquatic Centre, 
• Tower Bridge,
• The Ritz London,
• Queens House,
• Cutty Sark 
• The Orangery at Kensington Palace. 
• The Savoy
• Spencer House
• The Silver Sturgeon
• The Mandarin Oriental
• Sheraton Grand London Park Lane
• W Hotel Leicester Square
• The Dilly
• RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
• One Great George Street
• The Old Marylebone Town Hall

 

NB. Site tour locations are subject to availability

The assessment for your Certificate in Event Management is an individual event planning research project. 

Your course trainer will allocate class time during the course to ensure all students understand the requirements of the project. 

The project is due one month after your course completion. 

Taught by experienced event professional Nick Oxborrow, the course draws on more than 30 years of international event management experience across corporate events, luxury brands, major productions and professional education.

Why study event management in London?
 

• Turn experience gained on the job into a clear and structured planning approach
• Learn practical frameworks that can be applied immediately within your current role
• Develop a broader understanding of UK event management practice
• Learn from an experienced event industry educator 
• Explore event venues and operations through London site visits, subject to availability
• Exchange ideas with a small group of professionals bringing different sector and international perspectives
• Gain CPD Certified professional development and a certificate awarded in London