INTERNATIONALLY AND INDUSTRY RECOGNISED
Our Advanced Diploma in Event Management is internationally and industry recognised and
Endorsed by Training Qualifications UK - the most contemporary and creative Awarding Organisation in the UK.
Join our six-month programme for a highly practical alternative to university, preparing you for entry into the world of events or further study. With extensive face-to-face classes in London, your course offers live event planning and extensive practical experience from one of the world's leading event destinations - London's international exhibition, conference and event centre, ExCeL London.
INTERNATIONALLY AND INDUSTRY RECOGNISED
Highly Practical PostGrad Alternative or Career Change Programme
Are you ready to kickstart your career in event management? Our intensive 6-month event management course is the best practical option in London, providing students with expert advice, practical experience, and invaluable industry connections. This comprehensive programme is ideal for career changers, offering the specialised vocational skills needed to transition into the dynamic events industry with confidence. For graduates, it’s the perfect way to build on your degree, combining academic knowledge with hands-on, industry-specific expertise that sets you apart in today’s competitive job market. With extensive face-to-face classes, live event planning and delivery and world-class instruction, The Event School London provides the tools and skills you need to succeed in the event industry. Join us today and discover what it takes to be a successful Event Manager as we prepare you to become a sought-after graduate.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
UK & International Students
Minimum Age: 21
Competent English Language Skills
Degree or 3 Years Work Experience
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COURSE FEES
Total Fees: £9,250
​Deposit: £500
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For Fee Subsidies of up to 30%
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​Scholarship Applications Close 30 April
Fees are subject to change.
ACCREDITATION
Internationally &
Industry Recognised
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Endorsed by the UK's Leading Technical Education Awarding Body
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IDEAL FOR
Graduates wanting to add a specialism to their existing qualification with practical experience
Career Changers seeking comprehensive practical skills and knowledge to support entry into the event industry
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Junior Event Planners who wish to gain a qualification, and benefit from learning structured event planning methods & approaches
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International applicants wanting to add British experience and certification to their CV or portfolio
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FACE - TO - FACE TRAINING
With so much of our lives now spent online, our full-time students prefer an 'in-real life' learning experience.
That's why our full-time courses offer extensive face-to-face training in London. Between Sept to Feb, expect to take 20 weeks of in-person classes and activities generally scheduled over 3 days per week
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STUDENT FINANCE
Confirm your course place with a £500 deposit. UK students can pay their remaining fees one month prior to course start date or on a payment plan over 18 months. International students pay their remaining fees one month prior to course start date.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment varies per unit and elective, but generally, apart from knowledge based online quizzes and short online tests, your assessment will take the form of assignments, reports, portfolios, practical and observations.
HIGHLY PRACTICAL
The event industry is highly practical - and so are our full-time courses! Vocational Education is all about learning by doing and our programmes are designed around experiential learning principles.
COURSE STRUCTURE
CORE EVENT
PROGRAMME
11 Modules
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These are your core event management subjects
ELECTIVES
ONE-TO-ONE
CAREER MENTORING
To ensure you receive personalised care when it comes to exploring and deciding on future career paths, you'll have a dedicated Mentor.
PRACTICAL
TRAINING
Extensive practical training
supports and reinforces theory
Just like working in the event industry, our students love to get hands-on!
Whether it's attending an industry event to build product knowledge or learning how to floor-plan and create room lay-outs, we think the more practical the better!
PLAN & DELIVER
A LIVE EVENT
Your class will plan, deliver and evaluate a live event.
Because we believe the best way to learn how to plan events from start to finish is to do it!
INDUSTRY PRACTICE
UK STUDENTS
Optional practical opportunities often arise for UK students to undertake work placements, volunteering and paid work in events.
(International students are generally unable to undertake paid or unpaid work in the UK on visas or entry restrictions that apply when studying up to 6 months.)
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COURSE CONTENT
Tailor your programme to suit your personal learning and career goals with specialist electives.
Choose 3 electives to make your programme unique to you!
The Event Industry
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The Business Environment - UK and Global
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The Role of an Event Manager, Working Conditions and Ethics
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Event Associations and Organisations
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Event Trends
Event Feasibility
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What is a Feasibility Study
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Event Feasibility Components
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Establishing Event Goals and Objectives
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Setting Measurements of Success
Event Management
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Identifying and understanding legalities and permissions for events
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Event Planning Skills and Techniques
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Resource Planning
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Event Budgeting and Financial Management
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Live Event Coordination: Event Build-Up, Delivery and Break-Down
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Considering the Visitor/Delegate Experience
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Introduction to Event Sustainability
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Event Evaluation
Event Production and Technical Services
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Lighting and Audio Visual Services
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Rigging and Staging
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Temporary Structures
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Pyrotechnics and Special Effects
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Electricity, Energy and Utility Provision
Venues and Vendors
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Sourcing and Coordinating Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors
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Identifying Event Locations & Destinations
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Sourcing and Coordinating Venues and Sites
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Venue and Vendor Contracting
Workplace Health, Safety for Events
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Health & Safety for Events - Legislation and Good Practice
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Risk Assessment for Events
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Event Security
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Technology for Events
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Hybrid and Online Events
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Digital Event Systems and Platforms
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Technology for Event Operations
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Technology and the Visitor/Delegate Experience
Event Theming and Design
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Design principles and concepts
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Sourcing Inspiration
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Imagery and ideas
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Design tools
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Operational design, theming and staging
Marketing and Relationship Management
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Event Marketing Principles
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Event Promotions and PR
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Event Sponsorship
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Sales Skills for Event Managers
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Stakeholders Engagement
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Client Consultation
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Relationship Management
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Pitching and Presenting Skills
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Managing VIP and Celebrity Relationships
Specialist Event Management
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Intro to Conference and Exhibition Management
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Corporate Events and Meetings
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Outdoor Event Management
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Charity and Fundraising Events
Professional Event Practice
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Live Event Planning and Delivery (Practical)
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Live Event Attendance and Reflection
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The Advanced Diploma in Event Management is an Endorsed Course by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK). An Endorsed Course is a course of learning which TQUK has evaluated and endorsed as a suitable and beneficial learning platform for learners. When TQUK endorses a course of learning, they are declaring that they have confidence in our ability to develop and deliver quality courses in our areas of expertise. The TQUK endorsement status shows that we are consistently meeting the high standards that TQUK demand from their Recognised Centres in delivering a high quality learning experience for the learner which provides them with the necessary skills and knowledge in a particular subject area.
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Awarded By: The Event School London Ltd
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Endorsed by: Training Qualifications UK
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Click here to learn more about TQUK
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Unlock Your Event Management Potential
With Live Event Practice
During your course your class will plan, deliver and execute a live event. You'll gain valuable hands-on-experience planning an event from start-to-finish.
Undertaking live event practice enhances your CV and portfolio with demonstrable event planning and delivery skills
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GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
...and Earn as you Learn!
In addition to the event practice included in your programme, we'll share a range of opportunities (voluntary and paid)
that you can sign up for to enhance your experience or to earn as you learn.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
& NETWORKING
Our management and teaching team are well connected in the industry and we offer students regular opportunities to meet and mix with event industry professionals.
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While some of these opportunities are facilitated in our virtual world, many of the events take place in London - developing our students social and personal development, as well as professional networking and communication skills. Ideal attributes to support your competitiveness in the job market.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PAID WORK IN EVENTS*
Work in events. Students have access to our online "Opportunities Board" where we post
part-time opportunities for paid work during the course, and full-time opportunities for post course employment.
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We also offer guidance and mentoring during tutorials on CV preparation, LinkedIn profiles,
job search and interview skills.
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*Paid work opportunities for UK Students
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VOLUNTEERING
& WORK EXPERIENCE*
Gaining hands-on experience and exposure to industry ways of working is one of the benefits of studying in London.
We share industry experience opportunities with our students including:
- work experience
- volunteering
- internships
- workplace observation
- workplace shadowing
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*Volunteer and work experience opportunities
for UK Students
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THE PRACTICALITIES
COURSE VENUES
Training in Venues on London's Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1AA
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Closest Station: Custom House
On the Elizabeth Line or DLR
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Main Theory Venue: Novotel London Excel
TERMS & BREAKS
Our 6-month programme is made up of two terms and one term break.
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Start late September
Christmas Term Break
Finish late March
Classes and activities in London take place between September to February.
Assessment Support (Virtual) and Final Submissions (Digital) take place in March
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International Students please note the start and end dates of the London classes are scheduled to allow time to arrive and depart the UK within a 6-month Standard Visitor Visa Duration.
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ATTENDANCE PATTERNS
In-person classes are generally scheduled over 3 days per week.
​Face-to-Face Classes are supported by:
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+Venue Showcases & Site Tours
+ Networking & Industry Excursions
+ One-to-One Career Mentoring
​+ Supportive Online Materials
+ Live Event Planning and Delivery
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