Certificate in Venue Management - Short Course, 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:

• Expert tuition
• Site visits to London venues (subject to availability)
• 12 weeks post-course support
• Alumni community membership - with volunteering and employment updates and opportunities
• Access to digital course resources on completion of your course 
• Certificate in Venue Management from The Event School London

The following entry requirements apply:

 

• Minimum age: 18
• Competent English language skills (comprehension 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, Lonodn Aquatic Centre and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.