Event Management Course

Want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic industry with strong growth prospects? Take the next step in your career with our online hospitality management courses.

You can study for a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Both courses have been designed in consultation with hospitality 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 hospitality 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?

  

  The hospitality trade is thriving. In fact, according to figures from The Business Research Company, globally this industry will see a compound annual growth rate of over 10% between now and 2026. As a hospitality course graduate, you will be perfectly placed to capitalise on the opportunities available in this burgeoning sector.

• Career Prospects

  
  There are many different types of roles available within hospitality, giving you the chance to specialise in the areas you feel passionate about. There are opportunities to find work in hotels, cruise ships, resorts, restaurants and other organisations. And if you are interested in the business side of hospitality, you could set up your own company, such as an event catering business.

  Because of the international nature of hospitality, there are also plenty of opportunities to travel if you wish.

  Graduates typically find work in roles such as:

  • Catering managers
  • Health and leisure department managers
  • Restaurant supervisors and managers
  • Tourism and travel consultants
  • Hospitality entrepreneurs
  • Housekeeping supervisors
  • Bar managers
  • Hotel management trainees
  • Purchasing officers
  • Personnel and training officers
  • Night auditors
  • Marketing consultants
  • Public relations officers
  • Personal assistants to hotel managers

• Course Levels Explained

  Our online hospitality 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 hospitality management courses within the following timeframes:

  	DIPLOMA LEVEL	24 WEEKS
  	ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL	31 WEEKS

  Studying a hospitality 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 hospitality 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 hospitality courses are designed to be practical and engaging too, so you won’t struggle with motivation. 

• Recognition & Accreditation

  
  Our hospitality 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 hospitality, they give you the practical insights you need to stand out in this competitive industry.

• Already in the Profession or Industry?

  Already working in the hospitality trade? This course is for you. It offers you a convenient way to consolidate and advance your knowledge and skills in this ever-changing profession. Whether you are looking to get a promotion in your current field of expertise or you want to strike out in a new direction within hospitality, our courses are one of the most practical steps you can take.

  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 hospitality 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 a hotel and hospitality manager
  • 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, DipHHMgt)

  Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme.

• Cut Off Date

  Friday, 6th October 2023 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.

  Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.

  Don’t miss out. Enrol today!

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