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CERTIFICATE IN EVENT MANAGEMENT

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Why Study Event Management?

Event Managers are both self-employed small business operators, and employees of larger organisations such as: 

  • wedding venues,
  • hotels,
  • resorts,
  • exhibition companies,
  • concert promoters and conference organisers.

Event management can be both a challenging and stimulating industry if you have the personality, knowledge and perseverance to succeed. Like most industries, there are pitfalls that you need to be aware of, and careful to avoid; but with a course such as this, you will be laying a very sound foundation for future success.  

Studying this course in event management will provide you with an in depth and detailed starting point to working in event management.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for anyone looking for a detailed and thorough course in Event Management.

You might be –

  • A complete beginner looking to study event management as a way to get an event management job.
  • Someone already working in event management or hospitality wanting to gain a specific qualification and increase their knowledge and skills.
  • Someone who organises events as part of your job role and would like a greater understanding of organising and planning events.

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

There are three core modules in the course of – Event Management, Wedding Planning and Business Studies. You then choose three modules from a list of electives to suit you and your interests.

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Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the CERTIFICATE IN EVENT MANAGEMENT
 BUSINESS STUDIES BBS101
 EVENT MANAGEMENT - BRE209
 WEDDING PLANNING BTR104
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 12 modules.
 ADVENTURE TOURISM - BTR302
 ADVERTISING & PROMOTING BBS202
 BUSHCRAFT & WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES BTR201
 BUSINESS STORYTELLING BWR207
 ENTREPRENEURSHIP - BBS204
 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT BTR102
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 LEISURE FACILITY MANAGEMENT I BRE205
 LEISURE MANAGEMENT I (MARKETING) BRE103
 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT VBS107
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT BBS201
 VIRTUAL AND HYBRID EVENT MANAGEMENT BRE218

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What Are the Advantages of Studying with ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The courses are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • Keep up to date on your learning.
  • Update your CV.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in their field.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

Career Opportunities

In event management, you might work in a wide range of different types of events, such as –

  • A concert
  • A weekend market
  • A road rally
  • An art exhibition
  • An agricultural show or regional fair
  • A trade show
  • A conference
  • A seminar
  • A major festival
  • A sporting event
  • A training event
  • Weddings
  • A fund-raising event
  • A celebratory event (public or private)
  • Civic occasions
  • Inauguration, induction and graduation events
  • Launch i.e. book, business, project etc.

Event management can be both a challenging and stimulating industry if you have the personality, knowledge and perseverance to succeed. Like most industries, there are pitfalls that you need to be aware of, and careful to avoid; but with a course such as this, you will be laying a very sound foundation for future success.  

Study alone can never guarantee career success; but a good education is an important starting point.

Success in a career depends upon many things. A course like this is an excellent starting point because it provides a foundation for continued learning, and the means of understanding and dealing with issues you encounter in the workplace.

When you have completed an ACS course, you will have not only learnt about the subject, but you will have been prompted to start networking with experts in the discipline and shown how to approach problems that confront you in this field.

This and every other industry in today’s world is developing in unforeseen ways; and while that is unsettling for anyone who wants to be guaranteed a particular job at the end of a particular course; for others, this rapidly changing career environment is offering new and exciting opportunities almost every month.

If you want to do the best that you can in this industry, you need to recognise that the opportunities that confront you at the end of a course, are probably different to anything that has even been thought of when you commence a course.

This course will provide you with detailed and thorough knowledge of event management, putting you head and shoulders above your competition.

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Meet some of our academics

Melissa LeistraBachelor Education, Masters Human Nutrition
John MasonMr Mason has worked 45+ years in Writing, Education, Horticulture and Recreation. His experience in both public & private sectors is extensive; particularly across Australia and England.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Kate Gibson B.Soc.Sc.15+ years experience in HR, marketing, education & project management. Kate has traveled and worked in a variety of locations including London, New Zealand and Australia.


Check out our eBooks

Food PreservingA great supplement for students of nutrition, self sufficiency or even horticulture, the Food Preserving ebook is a great introduction into all things preserving.
Working With PeopleAre you a "people person" looking for a job; or a better understanding of careers that might suit you? If so, this book was written for YOU!
Event ManagementThe Event Management ebook can be used as a reference for students or as a foundation text for professionals who need to know the finer details for organising an event. This book takes the reader through the all of the considerations that need to be looked at prior to, during and after an event is organised. The topics covered in the Event Management ebook are 1/ Scope and Nature of Event Management, 2/ Developing a Concept and Planning, 3/ Organising the Resources Required, 4/ Catering: Food and Drink, 5/ Promoting an Event, 6/ Managing the Clientele, 7/ Risk Management, Legalities and Contingency Planning, 8/ Delivering the Event, 9/ Organising Celebrations and Parties, 10/ Organising Exhibitions, 11/ Organising Conferences and Seminars and 12/ Working in the Event Industry.
Project ManagementThis ebook is designed to help improve your capacity to manage any type of project in any type of industry. It may be read as a stand- alone book; used as something to refer to during the process of managing projects, or used as a complementary reference to help enhance the overall learning experience when studying a project management course.