Course Details

  • Course Code: USFEM14EVM
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 15 hours
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  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
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Events Management Certification

A career in events management can be exceptionally rewarding. This is a fast paced environment where you will be expected to know the industry and have outstanding planning and problem solving skills. This course is ideal for anyone who is looking for a successful career as an event manager or for anyone who is already working within the industry, but wants to have a certification in place to prove their passion and dedication to the industry.

Introduction to Events Management Certification

The events management certification is made up of twenty three modules. These modules are brimming with valuable information, tips, advice, and guidance to help you enjoy a successful career as an events manager. The course should take around fifteen hours to complete with the convenience of studying at your own pace and where you feel most comfortable, utilizing the online modules which work on all devices.

You will learn a host of essential skills, including staging and design, event logistics, legalities, and what you need to know to start your own event management business.

During your studies you will have access to online support and on completion you will need to pass a multiple choice test which is based on what you have learned in the modules. On passing, you can download and print your certificate straight away.

What You Will Learn

In this information packed course, you can expect to learn the following:

  • Understand the benefits of having a certification and what is expected of you as an events manager.
  • The benefits of strategic management, why budgeting is so important and identify different events management software solutions.
  • Identify why customer service skills are so important along with how to improve your communication skills effectively.
  • Learn about the various types of events you may be asked to manage during your career.
  • Learn about staging and design and gain insight into using the venue's resources, how to use seasonal themes and so much more.
  • Understand the importance of financial management. Learn how to stick to a budget, sell tickets and manage the finances effectively throughout the event.
  • Get insight into the importance of health and safety at all events. Learn how to run an event safely, what to look out for and how to cater to emergencies.
  • Get advice on troubleshooting and logistics at events from electricity supply to tables and parking.
  • Understand the wedding planning industry and why people need wedding planners to help them organize their special day.
  • Identify with the various wedding types.
  • Learn the wedding planning process.
  • How to choose the right wedding venue based on your clients. Venues, hidden extras, negotiating the best prices, and more.
  • Understand the different wedding ceremonies and legalities, such as who can get married, making it official and schedules.
  • Learn how to choose the right wedding theme.
  • Learn how to save money when it comes to wedding attire, along with the regulations you need to be aware of.
  • Get valuable insight on wedding catering and entertainment.
  • Understand your role when it comes to printed materials.
  • Organizing transportation.
  • Tips to find the best wedding photographers and videographers.
  • Know your role as a wedding planner when the couple is getting married abroad.
  • How to start your own events management business.
  • Get a firm understanding of marketing, insurance and tax when opening your own events management business.

Benefits of the Event Management Certification

This certification is guaranteed to provide you with a wide range of superior benefits from when you first decide on events management as your career to running your own successful business.

The benefits include:

  • Recognized certification.
  • Online support throughout your studies.
  • Informative modules you can rely on.
  • Study at your own pace, no set schedules to work to.
  • Boost your career in events management.
  • Gain the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy a successful career.
  • Get the insight and advice you need to start your own events management business.


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: Introduction to Event Planning

  • Events Management as a Career
  • Why you should become an events manager
  • About what you’ll be doing when you’re working
  • Benefits of completing the course

Module 2 : Strategic Management

  • About the need to strategize everything
  • Why you should pay particular attention to the budget
  • The benefits to strategic management
  • About events management software

Module 3 : Customer Service Skills/Personal Qualities Required

  • How to offer a high level of customer service
  • What skills you will need to do this
  • Why going the extra mile for your customers is well worth the effort
  • How you can improve your communication skills

Module 4 : Types of Event

  • About Small and Private Events
  • About corporate events and understanding their aims
  • About conferences and why timing is critical at these type of events
  • About exhibitions and managing exhibition traffic

Module 5 : Staging and Design

  • How to best use your venue's resources
  • How to make the most of seasonal themes
  • How to work with themes in to more intimate events
  • How to bring your event theme to life

Module 6 : Event Management Finances and Ticketing

  • The importance of executing good financial management
  • Key event budgeting rules
  • How to promote and sell tickets
  • About graduated ticket pricing

Module 7 : Health and Safety for Events

  • What events planners must watch out for
  • How to run an event safely
  • About managing health and safety during the event
  • How to plan for emergencies

Module 8 : Event Management Logistics and Troubleshooting

  • Managing your event's space
  • Electricity and your event
  • Organizing sound for your event
  • Arranging tables, tents, and chairs and parking facilities

Module 9 : Wedding Planning Introduction

  • What wedding planners do
  • Why people need wedding planners
  • How wedding planners earn money
  • Whether being a wedding planner is as glamorous as it seems

Module 10 : Types of Wedding

  • Religious ceremonies
  • Civil ceremonies
  • Location weddings
  • Non-traditional weddings

Module 11 : The Wedding Planning Process

  • What needs to be done 16-18 months before the wedding
  • What needs to be done 6 to 7 months before the wedding
  • What needs to be done in the months running up to the wedding
  • What things can wait til the last week before the wedding

Module 12 : Choosing a Wedding Venue

  • The basics of choosing a wedding venue
  • About wedding venue logistics
  • How to watch out for hidden extras
  • About negotiating with your chosen venue

Module 13 : Wedding Ceremonies and Wedding Legalities

  • What duties should be assigned to everyone at the ceremony
  • Who can get married
  • How to make marriage notices official
  • What the marriage schedule is

Module 14 : Planning a Wedding Theme

  • About choosing a theme
  • How to encourage the couple to focus on their personal style to create a theme
  • How to make sure the theme is plausible
  • How a choosing a theme can effect the overall budget

Module 15: Clothing, Beauty and Attire for Weddings

  • How to find wedding attire within budget
  • What regulations you have to be aware of
  • How to save money on wedding attire
  • About making sure the wedding attire fits

Module 16: Wedding Catering

  • What type of catering should a couple opt for
  • How to find caterers that match the budget
  • About arranging the wedding cake
  • About drinks packages

Module 17: Wedding Entertainment

  • About finding the right kind of wedding entertainment
  • About the different forms of wedding entertainment
  • How to keep the kids entertained
  • About making sure the logistics are right

Module 18: Printed Materials and the Gift List

  • What printed materials the happy couple likely to need
  • About your role as a wedding planner when it comes to printed materials
  • How to organize a gift list for the couple
  • How to obtain the best prices for printed materials

Module 19 : Wedding Transport

  • Why you should book transport well in advance
  • How to diversify and look at plenty of options
  • About making sure the rest of the party and the guests have transport
  • About adding extra touches

Module 20 : Photography/Videography

  • How to find a great wedding photographer
  • About consulting with the photographer before the big day
  • How to encourage the couple to get more from their photography experience
  • How to find the right videographer

Module 21 : Weddings Abroad

  • What your role is as a wedding planner when your couple is getting married abroad
  • Which tour operators are recommended in the UK for arranging weddings abroad
  • About Visas and other legal aspects
  • Typical destinations for weddings abroad

Module 22 : Starting Your Own Events Planning Business

  • The Pros and Cons of Running an Events Planning Business
  • What You Need to Know About Being a Self-Employed Events Planner
  • Whether you Should You Take a Hands on or Hands Off Approach
  • Whether You Need a Dedicated Office

Module 23: Marketing, Insurance & Tax

  • About advertising your business
  • About Building a Website for Your Wedding Planning Business
  • The types of insurance you're going to need
  • Facebook, Twitter, and Social Media Advertising

What our students have to say…

Really good course

Hannah

Really good course that covered lots of different areas within events planning. I liked that, if there were any questions you got wrong on the tests, you could find out which ones and try again. Lots of case studies to look through too.

Hannah Lemmon

I would recommend this course to anyone

Michaela

Fantastic course. It has really given me a strong foundation to pursue my journey in event planning.

The course is concise and gets straight to the point. It breaks everything down into simple points that are easy to remember.

I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone looking to pursue a career within the events industry.

Michaela Miller

I’m loving this course

Leanne

This course is incredibly helpful and easy to understand to start off a career in event planning.

The case studies give you an insight into the real world of this role and not just the “shiny exterior”. I’m loving this course and cannot wait to use the knowledge that I have gained in the [hopefully not so distant] future!

Leanne Dormer

I would recommend this course to others

Cos

I really enjoyed the course, nice short sections easy to take in the information.

I particularity liked the option to save the pfd and print the material, this allowed me to look back on the information, which was very helpful.

I would recommend this course to others as it gives an understanding to the events industry.

I look forward to using my certification and putting the skills I learnt into practice in a day to day career change. Thanks!

Cos Constantinides

So thankful I did this course, well worth it!

michelle-britnor

Absolutely loved this course. The information provided is so easy to understand yet so vital to becoming a successful events planner/manager.

I enjoyed this course so much I completed it within 3 days and before finishing wanted to hop on Facebook and open a business. I didn’t by the way… I cannot wait to start putting my knowledge to good use, if you are planning a career in event management then the event management certification is the way to go!

Not only have I learnt about planning, I now know the basics of starting a business and the dreaded health and safety regulations. So thankful I did this course, well worth it!

Michelle Britnor

Having a good provider online has opened the door for me to learn new things

The course was easy to find on the website, and plenty of information regarding course modules, outcomes and any frequently asked questions. There is plenty of choices for a range of courses, which made it harder for me to decide what course I wanted to pursue!

The price of the courses are reasonable and doing it in your own time while in employment is a plus for myself. Trying to find time while in full time work is hard in itself, but having a good provider online it has opened the door for me to learn new things and expand my knowledge.

I would definitely recommend to anyone who would want to learn online.

Sophie Mangano



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FAQ's

  • Who can take the course?

    Anyone who has an interest in gaining a greater understanding of this subject is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down in to individual modules. Each module takes between 30 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 23 modules there is a 50 multiple choice question test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 23 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get a second opportunity to take the test again after further study.

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download / print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate there will be an admin charge of £10.

  • How can I pay?

    We use Paypal for all payments on the site. You can either use your Visa, MasterCard ,American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. All payments are handled securely by Paypal. We also accept bank transfer (BACs). Please contact us for more information about this payment method.

  • Is my payment secure?

    As previously mentioned in the previous question payment is totally secure. We don’t get to see your payment details.

  • How long after payment can I begin the course?

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You should receive an email confirming your log in details as soon as your payment has been accepted. If you don’t get this email please check your junk folder, failing that please contact us for further assistance.

  • How long is my certificate valid for?

    There is no expiry or renewal fees

  • Can I use the Events Management Diploma logo on my website / promotional material?

    Yes. We encourage you to use our logo to highlight your qualifications. You can download a copy from the “my account” section of the website once you have registered.

  • How long does it take to complete the events management diploma course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

  • Where / when can I study the Events Management Diploma?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Who can take the events management (& wedding planning) diploma course?

    Anyone who has an interest in becoming either an events manager or wedding planner (whether employed or self-employed) is encouraged to take the course.

Go at your own pace. There are no time limits for this course.
This course is compatible with all modern devices and browsers.
On completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate.
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