Events Management (Free Online Course With Diploma)
Alison Free Online Learning
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
10 - 15 hours
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
This diploma course provides a valuable foundation for anyone who wants to plan and stage events. Whether you intend to work for a company or start your own business, this course teaches you everything you need to know to hold events that run smoothly and linger in the attendees’ memories. We lay out proven strategies to hold many types of gatherings and examine ticketing, themes, suppliers, legal issues and health and safety concerns.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 10-15 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This diploma course equips you with the management skills required to become a successful events planner. We begin with an overview of the events management field before we discuss various strategies that can ensure well-run and memorable events. We then outline the customer service skills and personal qualities that help an event planner to succeed. We take you through different types of events and describe general concerns and the considerations unique to each.
The course delves into the strategies you can employ to promote and finance your event. We then consider themes and explain how they can add spice and character to functions. We then show you how to work with suppliers and handle logistics as you master troubleshooting potential problems and managing your team effectively. The course breaks down the legal issues you should consider when planning and managing an event. We also provide insider tips from professionals that can make your events special.
This diploma course covers the basics and some advanced features of events management, which is a thriving industry that requires organization, determination and charisma. We can help you decide if you are a good fit for a career in the events industry so sign up to explore this exciting field.
Module 1
Events Management and Strategies
This module will introduce you to the different types of events that you might create as an events planner. You will learn about the skills you need to work in the industry and find out about the realities of life as an events planner. You will discover the importance of strategies and budgeting. You will also be introduced to events management software.
Module 2
Customer Service Skills and Qualities
This module consists of three topics of informative content. Subjects include the importance of customer service and how to offer a high level of customer service. You will discover how to plan your time effectively and how to improve your communication skills. You will also learn about the importance of delegation and scheduling.
Module 3
Types of Events
This module introduces you to various types of events including small and private events, corporate events, conferences and exhibitions. You will learn about the aims of each of these events, why timing is important and how to manage exhibition traffic. You will also discover what steps you should take before, during and after the event.
Module 4
Promotion, Finances and Ticketing
This module covers the various ways of promoting an event to attract traffic, how to finance an event and create a budget, event ticketing and how to promote ticket sales. You will discover the importance of using social media to promote an event and drive engagement. You will also learn about typical event costs and how to factor these into your budget.
Module 5
Themes and Suppliers
This module covers the following aspects of events management: theme staging and design, bringing event themes to life, supplier types and qualities, and finally supplier engagement, negotiations, and relationships. You will also learn how to make the most of a venue's resources, how to use seasonal themes and how to find reliable suppliers.
Module 6
Logistics, Troubleshooting and Team Management
This module covers aspects including events logistics, troubleshooting event challenges and how to manage a team. You will learn about the details of managing event space from organising parking facilities to waste disposal and furniture. You will also find out about hiring and training event staff.
Module 7
Health, Safety and Legal Issues in the UK
This module explores health and safety issues and looks at how to produce events that are compliant with UK law. You will learn about the event planner’s role in creating safe events and how to apply for the appropriate permits. You will also discover the legal requirements of weddings and how to plan for emergencies.
Module 8
Success, Sustainability and Legacy
This module includes topics about how to set goals for events and measure the success of the events using quantifiable or soft measurements. You will learn how to commit yourself to a series of environmental, social and economic responsibilities through planning a sustainable event. You will also find out how to ensure people remember your event for all the right reasons.
Module 9
Starting Your Own Events Planning Business
This module introduces you to the factors you should consider if you decide to start your own event-planning business. It weighs up the pros and cons of being your own boss and examines how to write a business plan. You will learn about the different types of office space available to you. You will also find out about business bank accounts and the importance of separating your personal expenses from your business expenses.
Module 10
Marketing, Insurance and Tax
This module outlines why marketing and branding are instrumental to every business. It explains how A/B Testing can help you choose the right marketing tools for you and explains why word-of-mouth marketing is so valuable. You will discover the importance of building a website and how to use social media advertising to your advantage. Finally, you will learn about your responsibilities regarding insurance and tax.
Module 11
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Identify the different types of events.
- Explain the importance of customer service.
- Describe the process of organizing small and private events.
- Outline the different stages of event promotion.
- Highlight how to make the most of a venue’s resources.
- Explain how to manage the event space and parking facilities.
- Lay out the various safety policies that event planners must heed.
- Discuss how to set event goals.
- List the pros and cons of running an event-planning business.
- Break down how to advertise such a business.
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