Certificate in Venue Management - Live Online Afternoon Classes

This venue management online course is ideal for those who:

• Require foundation skills and knowledge in venue operations and management to obtain operational or supervisory roles within exhibition or convention centres, stadiums, arenas or with other 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 Online Course will benefit from the following:

• Live Classes provide the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator 
   
• Expert tuition from industry professionals
   
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide an exclusive and unique, premium online learning experience
   
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions

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 Sports Event Management Online Course fees include:

• Comprehensive, interactive LIVE online classes
   
• Guest Speakers
   
• Virtual Tours
   
• Digital copies of the course materials
   
• 8 weeks post course support
   
• Certificate in Sports Event Management awarded by The Event School London (awarded based on 75% attendance)

The following entry requirements apply:

 

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

In order to undertake your online classes 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 85% attendance of your online classes plus a Pass Mark on the course assessment

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 15 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.

Our Online Courses with live, online classes are:

 

• Live Classes...Not Pre-Recorded ​

• Taught by Industry Specialists...Not Self-Taught

• The same Teachers as London courses

• The same Content as London courses

 

With our live-classes, delivered through video-conferencing, connect and interact with your course trainer and classmates from all around the globe, creating a vibrant and dynamic learning community.

 

No matter where you are, we hope you'll find our online courses an opportunity to develop your skills through live, real-time interaction with professional, industry experienced trainers from The Event School London. 

 

​Whether you are looking for career change, or want to improve your prospects with new skills, our online courses provide the opportunity to work with our experienced trainers who can guide and advise you on achieving your professional goals.