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 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.
  • 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.

• Cut Off Date

  Friday, 23rd May 2025 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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