Certificate in Venue Management - Summer Course in London

This venue management course is ideal for those who:

• Require foundation skills and knowledge in venue operations and management to obtain operational or supervisory roles within event venues  

• Are seeking to add specialist venue management skills to their CV or portfolio  

• Are looking to move their career towards venue operations or management  

• Would like to gain a range of venue management skills to broaden their opportunities within the industry.   

• Have overseas experience or qualifications and wish to add an English qualification to their resume or portfolio.

Students studying the Venue Management Course will benefit from the following:

• Face to face training provides the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator   

• Expert tuition from venue management professionals  

• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide a unique experience  

• Site visits to major London venues provides a hands on learning experience.   

• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.  

• And last but not least! You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for its many high profile and iconic venues and stadiums. 

During your Venue Management Course you will study the following topics:

Topic 1: Venue Management Introduction

• The venue industry

• Types of venues and events

• The venue manager

• Venue operational and staffing structures

• Career opportunities within the industry

• Common venue operational and staffing structures

Topic 2: Stakeholder Management

• What is a stakeholder?

• Identifying stakeholders

• Stakeholder Influence.

Topic 3: Venue Operations Management

• Introduction to Operations Management

• Organisational Culture

• Facility Design

• Quality and Performance

• Volunteer Management

Topic 4: Venue Facilities Management

• Introduction to Facilities Management

• The role of the Facilities Manager

• Venue Maintenance

Topic 5: Venue Design & Planning

• The key factors in venue design and planning

• Venue feasibility

• Technological planning

• Venue design trends and enhancing the user’s experience.

Topic 6: Budget Management & Cost Control

• The role of finance

• Budget control

• Feasibility study

• Event budgeting

Topic 7: Supplier Sourcing, Negotiations and Contracts

• Supply Chain Management

• Sourcing Suppliers

• Contract Management

• Supplier Negotiations

Topic 8: Venue Event Security

• Security Management

• Essentials of Crowd Management

• Venue Safety

Topic 9: Event Legalities, Work Health Safety (WHS) & Risk Assessments

• Identifying and understanding legalities and permissions that apply to events

• Contingency planning for events

• Health and safety considerations

• Preparing risk assessments

Topic 10: Event Venue Marketing and Commercial Opportunities

• Creating a destination that will attract event organisers, associations, sponsors, and attendees.

• Venue marketing strategy & promotions

• Maximising retail and commercial sponsorship opportunities

Topic 11: Event & Venue Sustainability

• What is event sustainability?

• Building a sustainable event policy

• Trends in event sustainability

Topic 12: Venue Technology

• Technology and event venues

• Emerging trends in venue technology

Topic 13: Event Readiness

• Preparing for events

• Event simulation

• Next steps

Your Venue Management Course fees include:

• Registration, tuition, assessment and certification

• Site visits to London venues 

• LinkedIn Alumni community membership - with volunteering and employment updates and opportunities

• Digital copies of course materials 

• Certificate in Venue Management awarded by The Event School London (80% attendance required and an assessment Pass.)

The following entry requirements apply:

• Minimum age: 18

• Competent English language skills (comprehension, reading, written and spoken)

One of the benefits of your Venue Management course is the knowledge you will gain from site tours to London venues. We provide the opportunity to see what life as a Venue  Manager entails at professional London venues.

Recent course students have undertaken site tours of some of London's premier venues including: ExCeL London, The Crystal, London (Olympic) Stadium,  Cutty Sark, Queens House, International Convention Centre, Wimbledon, Tower Bridge-Venue, The Orangery at Kensington Palace and The Ritz London, The Savoy, The Wallace Collection, Marylebone Old Town Hall, The Silver Sturgeon, London Aquatic Centre, BMA House and RSA House.

Site Tours are subject to availability

Our Certificate in Venue Management summer short course in London is designed to equip you with the practical expertise and professional confidence needed to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry.

Taught by seasoned venue and event specialists, the programme explores core areas including event operations, venue marketing, risk management, budgeting, and creating outstanding visitor experiences.

Delivered through a blend of insight-led teaching and applied learning, the course offers a flexible format suited to both aspiring professionals and those seeking to strengthen and formalise their existing experience in venue management.

Rachel has held senior management positions in some of London’s most prestigious events venues.

She spent 15 years with etc.venues Limited where she led the event management and successful delivery of over 10,000 events annually. 

Rachel also worked in a senior role at ExCeL London account managing a diverse range of events including corporate learning events for Top UK Banks and Accounting Firms, graduate programmes, AGMs, product launch, themed events, receptions, executive round tables & exhibitions.

MBA Educated, Rachel now works as a Hospitality, Venue & Events Consultant with specialities in CX Strategy and CRM Implementation|Sales, Revenue Management and Service Transformation.