Course description
Event Management Course.
Diploma - Advanced Diploma
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.
Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.
Course Outline:
When you enrol on our event management courses, you will complete the following units of study:
1 Scope and Nature of Event Management
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
2 Developing the Concept
Naturally occurring events
Creating new and original events
Planning a party in a home
Making decisions
Contingencies
Hiring equipment
Fire at events (BBQ’s, bonfires, fire pits, braziers, torches, fireworks)
Safety
Planning a Public Event
Evaluation Checklist
3 Physical and Human Resources
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
4 Project Logistics
Contingencies
Traffic management
Toilets and locker rooms
Security lighting
Legal liability
Understanding legal requirements and controls
Negligence
Local government and liability
Minimising risk
5 Marketing an Event
Target audience
Publicity
Public relations
Sponsorship
Developing a business plan
Key strategy
Business priority
Action plan
Marketing strategy
Business reviews
Marketing
Advertising
6 Financial Management
Types of budgets
Budgeting an event
Cash flow
Controlling cash
Cash cycle
Liquidity
Financial decisions
Budget performance reports
Improving profit
Reducing costs
Controlling expenditure
7 Risk Management
Risk reduction
Managing risk
Sensitivity analysis
Quality systems
Contingency planning
Catering for people overload
Managing slippery surfaces
Identifying risk
Workplace policy
Risk control methods
Business law
Legal rights and obligations
Consumer protection
The law and employees
Dispute management
Duty of care
8 Staging the Event
Theme of an event
Venue choice
Audience and guests
Ticketing
The Stage
Power, lights, sound
Catering
Performers
Hospitality
Recording an event
Contingencies
Crowd control
9 After the Event
Measuring success
Dealing with complaints
Cleaning up
Repairing lawns
Evaluation checklist
How Will You Benefit?
Fast track your career in event management
Learn the inside secrets of how to become an event management pro in months not years!
Study an events course 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 from as low as $49 per week
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
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!
Career Prospects:
Start an exciting career in events management! Why complete the ICI Events Management training program? With the right credentials, you can gain excellent positions working on such events as:
Exhibitions
Fashion show
Fairs and festivals
Grand openings
Award events
Charity fundraisers
Conferences
Holiday events
Meetings
New product launches
Political events
Seminars
Social events
Sporting events
Trade shows, Weddings
Or many other types of events
Graduates will typically gain positions with the following organisations:
Conference organisers
Event management companies
Promotional companies
Event and conference venues
Convention and visitors bureaus
Wedding and party planners
Exhibition venues and services
Incentive planners
Fund raising and charity organisations
Event management consultant
Event management business owners
Course Levels Explained:
Our online event management courses lead to the awarding of either a Diploma or Advanced Diploma, depending on which level you enrol at. The different levels are determined by the amount of course content and assessments involved within each module at the intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced Diploma) levels. Learn more about the differences between the two levels below:
Diploma
Qualifications recognise graduates’ capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.
Advanced Diploma
The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgements, planning and leadership/guidance functions that relate to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.
Prerequisites:
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.
Note that you can expect higher course levels to result in a higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Course Length:
Students typically complete their event management courses within the following timeframes:
Diploma Level 24 weeks
Advanced Diploma Level 31 weeks
Studying an event management course with ICI puts you in control of your timetable. If you want to fast-track your learning, you can graduate within a matter of months. Alternatively, you can work through the material more slowly. We allow up to three years to complete these training programmes.
Study Mode: Online Learning
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 courses are designed to be practical and engaging too, so you won’t struggle with motivation.
Recognition & Accreditation:
Our event management courses are recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over 150 countries around the world.
Like all ICI management courses, they teach you much more than simply the theory of the industry. Written and delivered by experienced professionals within event management, they give you the practical insights you need to stand out in this competitive industry.
Already in the Profession or Industry?
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.
What Do I Get?
All the materials you need to complete our online event management courses are included in the course fee. When you enrol, you will receive:
All required study materials and course notes
Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
A tutor who will answer all your course and career questions and provide guidance.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
A graduation certificate officially recognising your completion of the course and qualifications as an Events Manager.what-do-iget-img2
Transcripts indicating the units completed
A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipEventMgt)
Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme.
