MasterClass in Managing Events as Projects - Course in London

This Managing Events as Projects course for event managers is ideal for those who:

 

• Plan and organise events and wish to apply a project management methodology to their event planning
   
• Are wishing to progress their career in events by gaining new and in-demand project management skills
   
• Have existing events experience and would like to add project management skills to their CV or portfolio
   
• Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden their opportunities within the event industry.

Students studying the Managing Events as Projects Course in London will benefit from the following:

 

• Face to face training in our London venues provides the ideal opportunity for interaction with your Facilitator 
   
• Expert tuition from industry professionals
   
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers provide a unique and excusive, premium learning experience
   
• Benefit from learning through interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the classroom sessions.
   
• Face-to-face learning provision offers the opportunity to receive information, timely feedback, mentoring and coaching from the course Facilitator.
   
• You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities with London renowned for staging successful high-volume, high-profile event projects

During your 2-day Managing Events as Projects Course in London you will study the following:

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

• Understand the basics of projects and project management and how to apply these skills to the planning and management of events
• Set clear project objectives for events
• Understand the project planning process as applied to events
• Know the main scheduling tools used to plan events as projects
• Understand what makes a project run well
• Know how to monitor project progress and stay on track
• Know how to close down a project professionally
• Work through the full life cycle of an event as a project
• Avoid common pitfalls in managing events as projects

 

COURSE TOPICS

 

Introduction to Managing Events as Projects

• What is a Project?
• What is Project Management?
• Why Manage Events as Projects?
• The Role of Project Event Manager
• The Key Players in an Event Project
• Milestones and Work Breakdown Structure
• The Project Life Cycle
• The 5 Phases of Project Management

 

Event Project Initiation - Phase 1

• What's involved in project initiation
• How does project initiation relate to events
   

Event Project Planning - Phase 2

• Scheduling Checklist
• Assessing Risk
• Contingency Planning
• How to Plan
• SMART Goals
• Identifying Tasks
• Identifying Resources

 

Project Scheduling Tools

• Microsoft Project
• PERT Diagrams
• Gantt Charts
• Flow Chart
• Specific tools for planning events

 

Event Project Execution - Phase 3

• Maintaining Momentum
• Communication
• Listening and Understanding
• Phases of Execution for Events

 

Event Project Performance Monitoring - Phase 4

• The Importance of Monitoring Performance
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monitoring Tools
• Managing Change in a Project
• Managing Pressure and Stress

 

Event Project Closure - Phase 5

• Closing Out an Event Project
• Why Do Event Projects Fail?
• Lessons Learned and Debrief
• Presenting Project Results for your Event

Your Managing Events as Projects Course fees include:

 

• 2-days tuition
• Access to digital resources on completion of your course 
• MasterClass Certificate in Managing Events as Projects from The Event School London 

The following entry requirements apply:

 

• Minimum age: 18
• Competent English language skills (comprehension and spoken)
• Existing event planning or venue coordination experience