Certificate in Event Management (Cert. Event Man.) by Distance Learning
Event Management is a dynamic and fast paced industry. To respond to current sector demands this distance learning course is designed to enable participants to develop an innovative and multi-skilled approach in planning and coordinating events. Whether you are working in an event management environment or your job description requires event planning and management, this course offers practical and specific case study based modules that can be applied in real world situations.
The Certificate in Event Management is accredited by the Institute of Commerical Management and is internationally recognised.
Managing Event Planning Schedules; Feasibility Studies; Identifying Event Goals and Listing Objectives. Event Organisational Charts; Duty Rosters; Record Keeping Mechanisms; Recruitment; Reviewing Event Contracts and Agreements; Troubleshooting Event Co-Ordination; Creation and Presentation of Proposals to Clients.
Developing Creative Elements; Scheduling Entertainment; Site Planning and Inspection; Analysis and Management of the Registration and Admission Process; Providing Adequate Event Security; Planning Event Protocol Requirements; Coordinating Event Speakers with additional Entertainment for maximum effect; Identifying Appropriate Food and Beverage Menus; Event Contingency Planning.
Planning the Event Proposal Strategy, Preparing the Event Proposal, Sending Invitations; Budgeting and Buying Advertising, Publicising the Event, Organising Contests, Merchandising, Packaging and Sales Promotion; Formulating a Public Relations Strategy; Conducting Market Research; Methods of Measuring Marketing Activity.
Budgeting; Forecasting Expenditure; Compiling and Understanding Event Contracts; Managing Health and Safety; Event Risk Assessment; Copyright and Trademark Considerations; Event Ethical Practice.
Corporate Events Integration; Organising Local and Global Corporate Events; Corporate Event Types; Events as Corporate Motivators; Managing Important Corporate Events; Developing Corporate Events; Organising Corporate Hospitality; Negotiating Event Investment Returns; Managing Event Costs.
Preparing a Conference Action Plan; Choosing Conference Sites and Locations; Working to a Budget; Developing Marketing Strategies; Identifying Legal Requirements; Evaluating Effectiveness of Events.
Researching Markets; Resourcing the Exhibition; Effective Marketing Strategies; Key Promotional Planning; Audience Communication.
Preparation and Research; Speech Content - Subject Matter and Objectives; Speech Delivery and Variety; Body Language; Eye Contact etc; Presentation Aids e.g. Visuals, etc.; Management of Locations and Audiences; Presentation Structure.
The project is an important part of the course. Each course participant is given the project brief. Participants are asked at the end of the course to produce an Event Pitch Proposal with their recommendations to the examiners. This gives participants the opportunity to use the knowledge they have obtained during the course in a focused way and develops Event Pitching skills.
Online Lecture Modules, Subject Expert Feedback Sessions after each Module, practical case studies, end of module assignments. etc.
The Fitzwilliam Institute Group maintains a panel of qualified subject experts.
Anyone working in Event Management in a senior or support position or those who wish to make a career change to Event Management. The course will also benefit anyone, such as a P.A., who has Event Management as part of their job specification.
Successful candidates qualify for the Certificate in Event Management. The Certificate is awarded at Distinction, Credit or Pass level. The certificate is accredited by the Institute of Commerical Management.
The final enrolment date for this course is the 18th May 2012. Please e-mail info@DistanceLearningCoursesGB.co.uk, or telephone (020) 7812 0708, for future starting dates.
Application for this course is available immediately online through our Course Payments Page.
6 weeks to 6 months depending on individual progress.
£495
Fees may be paid online through our Course Payments Page alternatively payments can be made by cheque, bank draft, credit card, debit card or bank transfer.
All fees must be paid before the course begins.
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Distance Learning Courses, as part of the Fitzwilliam Institute Group, closes on Bank Holidays and for a number of days at Christmas and New Year. Distance Learning Courses reserves the right to postpone, cancel or alter courses without notice or to change any of the details in this web page. Fees are not refundable unless the course is cancelled by Distance Learning Courses. Distance Learning Courses are provided by the Fitzwilliam Institute Ltd.
