Certificate in Event Management - Short Course

Learn how to effectively undertake a feasibility study for an event, plan the event, source, select and coordinate event suppliers and venues, coordinate the event during build-up, delivery and break-down and undertake event evaluation.
The key objectives of this event management course from The Event School London are to:

*learn the fundamentals of event planning

*learn how to source and coordinate event venues

*learn how to source and coordinate event suppliers, contractors and services

*learn how to undertake event feasibility studies

*learn about health, safety and risk assessments for events

*learn about crowd management for events

*learn how to evaluate the success of an event

*learn how to progress your career within the event industry

*learn about current trends in events and event management

This event management course from The Event School London is ideal for those who:

*Would like to gain a position with an established event organiser, stadium or venue, or an events related position within a business or community organisation.

*Those holding entry level event positions and wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to progress

Are planning on starting their own event planning consultancy or business and require the foundation event management skills to do so

Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden their opportunities within the event industry.

Minimum Age 18

Competent English Language Skills

Certificate in Event Management awarded by The Event School London

Highlights of this Event Management Course from The Event School London

*Expert tuition from events industry professional, James Mark, International Venue and Events Consultant with career highlights including: Executive Director, Services & Olympics Director with ExCeL London; Venue General Manager, IAAF World Championships; Venue Consultant for the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

*Site visits and industry speakers- learn from Industry within Industry

*Build your events industry network

*Interactive, practical training

*Small groups with strictly limited numbers offer a unique experience

*Training Centre ideally placed within one of Europe's premier event venues

We will email you a course brochure and offer the opportunity to join The Event School London's mailing list to keep up to date with event management courses, our activities and industry news.

The Event School London hosts our event management courses in venues on the ExCeL London campus with our main venue being CentrEd at ExCeL.

With a management culture that supports and encourages the development of new talent, ExCeL support industry learning experiences and provide a dynamic and inspiring environment for those keen to progress in the exciting world of events.

CentrEd is London's state of the art meeting and training venue and they know that developing your future involves a comfortable and stimulating environment just as much as it requires the latest tools and technology.

We choose to run our event management courses on-site at ExCeL London to ensure students have an immersion experience in the event industry.

ExCeL hosts many major and international high-profile, high-volume events each year with past events including the London Boat Show, Triathlon Show, London Bike Show, Move It Dance and Performing Arts Show, SportsPro Live, Virgin London Marathon Expo, The Elite Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Expo, London Motor Show and the London Cycle Show.

ExCeL also has significant expertise in hosting major international events including the most majestic event of all...the Olympics (2012)

One of the reasons The Event School London hosts its event management courses at ExCeL London is the availability of both excellent public transport connections and parking.

Arriving by car: Main routes include the M25,M11, the North Circular, A406 and the A13. As you get closer you’ll pick up signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL London. Please be aware that there is a cost for parking - parking costs are available on the ExCeL London website under 'Getting Here" then choose "driving and parking"

Arriving by train: the closest station is Custom House for ExCeL and CentrEd is just a 5 minute walk from the station

Arriving by plane: London City Airport is a short 10 minute taxi trip to ExCeL London or a 15 minute trip by bus or train. Heathrow and Gatwick are connected to the London Rail and both are approx 1.5 hr trip by rail to ExCeL.

Yes, the Certificate in Event Management course includes site tours of major London venues.

One of the benefits of your event management course is the knowledge you will gain from site tours to venues that host events. We provide the opportunity to see what life as an event manager entails when conducting site inspections at popular London venues.

Recent event management course students have undertaken site tours of some of London's premier event venues including:

ExCeL London,
The Crystal,
Wimbledon,
London (Olympic) Stadium,
The ArcelorMittal Orbit,
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
London Aquatic Centre,
Tower Bridge,
The Ritz London,
Queens House,
Cutty Sark
The Orangery at Kensington Palace.

During your event management course with The Event School London, students will undertake a minimum of four (4) site visits of major event venues in London.

Yes, there are many accommodation options on-site and nearby the ExCeL London campus.

The ExCeL campus where The Event School London courses are held, offers a range of convenient accommodation options to suit your budget. Within easy walking distance, you'll find hotels on, and next to the ExCeL site that include: Novotel, Crowne Plaza, IBIS, Doubletree by Hilton, Aloft Hotel, Good Hotel, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Fox@Connaught, Premier Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Travelodge, The Moxy and more.

Find out more about accommodation near our training centre on ExCeL London's website under "Stay"