Course overview
Want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic industry with strong growth prospects? Take the next step in your career with our online event management courses.
You can study for a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Both courses have been designed in consultation with event management industry leaders and will provide you with the skills you need to thrive in this dynamic profession.
Job outcomes
Look to work in the following:
- Conference organisers
- Event management companies
- Promotional companies
- Event and conference venues
- Convention and visitor bureaus
- Wedding and party planners
- Exhibition venues and services
- Incentive planners
- Fundraising and charity organisations
- Event management consultant
- Event management business owners
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
Students typically complete their event management courses within the following timeframes:
- DIPLOMA LEVEL – 24 WEEKS
- ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL – 31 WEEKS
Entry requirements
There are NO previous employment or educational requirements to enter either the Diploma or Advanced Diploma. You can enrol directly into either course level without having previous qualifications.
Course features
- Fast-track your career in event management
- Learn the inside secrets of how to become an event management pro in months not years!
- Study the course of an event that was designed in conjunction with the event management industry
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- Have access to a tutor
- Easy interest-free payment plans
- Exciting, diverse projects
- The opportunity to meet celebrities and other public figures
- Freebies – see your event for free
- Recognition – build your reputation with every successful event
Recognition of prior learning
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better-paid position.
You can claim course fees as a tax deduction as long as the learning programme is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the IAPCC
Delivery
Our event management courses are conducted entirely online via distance learning. Also sometimes referred to as correspondence learning, this approach gives you the flexibility to fit your studies around existing commitments, meaning you can adapt the course to suit your lifestyle.
It also gives you the chance to learn wherever you are in the world, so you can enrol on our programmes regardless of where you are based. Additionally, you won’t have the expense and inconvenience of having to travel to attend lessons in person. Another benefit of studying with ICI is that you’ll have your own personal tutor standing by to answer questions and offer advice.
Our event management courses are designed to be practical and engaging too, so you won’t struggle with motivation.
Subjects
What is event management
Planning an event or conference
When to run an event
Other factors
Where to hold an event
Event management companies
Planning example – A Christmas party
Naturally occurring events
Creating new and original events
Planning a party in a home
Making decisions
Contingencies
Hiring equipment
Fire at events (BBQs, bonfires, fire pits, braziers, torches, fireworks)
Safety
Planning a Public Event
Evaluation Checklist
Volunteers
Managing staff
Leadership
Giving orders and instructions
Communicating change
Forming a team
Types of team members
Elements of a team
Dealing with problems in teams
Nurturing a team
Committees
Guidelines for planning a show or exhibition
Hiring tradesmen
Choosing an event location
Décor
Equipment
Entertainment
Choosing a user-friendly site
Lighting
Car parking and transport
Contingencies
Traffic management
Toilets and locker rooms
Security lighting
Legal liability
Understanding legal requirements and controls
Negligence
Local government and liability
Minimising risk
Target audience
Publicity
Public relations
Sponsorship
Developing a business plan
Key strategy
Business priority
Action plan
Marketing strategy
Business reviews
Marketing
Advertising
Types of budgets
Budgeting an event
Cash flow
Controlling cash
Cash cycle
Liquidity
Financial decisions
Budget performance reports
Improving profit
Reducing costs
Controlling expenditure
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is an independent and private provider of online education.
ICI students are given skills that will change their employment prospects and increase their value to employers. The Institute listens to employers via its strong links to industry.
The Institute currently offers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of adult learners regardless of location or prior experience and education.
