Expand+• Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience.

• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

• A basic working knowledge of com...

Hide-• Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience.

• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

• A basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.

• Learners must have access to work on or be involved in the planning and execution of an event – this is to facilitate the completion of an event evaluation and demonstration of a number of event management skills as part of the assessment requirements for the course.

Expand+Course Details
This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This distance learning course is designed to equip candidates with compre...

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This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This distance learning course is designed to equip candidates with comprehensive event planning and management skills. Students will learn how to: (1) develop event proposals for clients, (2) develop innovative event concepts, (3) conduct feasibility analysis for events, (4) lead teams during events, (5) manage suppliers and service providers, (6) develop event plans, work breakdown and event schedules, (7) develop quality management and risk plans, and (8) develop skills for staging events. The course is designed for those working in Event Management companies, Large Companies, SMEs, Public Sector or community and voluntary sectors. The course covers all categories of events including Business Events, Exhibitions, Conferences, Festivals, Charity Events, Entertainment Events, Sports Events, and Private Social Events (e.g. weddings, parties).

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this QQI certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Expand+Unit 1: The Event Management Industry
• Introduction to Event Management
• Event Management Industry
• Types of Event
• Event Marketing

Unit 2: The Event Plan
• The Event Plan
• Identifying Client Needs
• Research
• Concept Development
•...

Hide-Unit 1: The Event Management Industry
• Introduction to Event Management
• Event Management Industry
• Types of Event
• Event Marketing

Unit 2: The Event Plan
• The Event Plan
• Identifying Client Needs
• Research
• Concept Development
• Concept Screening
• The Event Plan Document
• The Event Contract

Unit 3: Managing People and Partners
• Recruitment
• Using Volunteers
• Event Organisation Structures
• Motivating and Developing
• Reviewing Progress
• Employment Legislation
• Managing Suppliers

Unit 4: Event Logistics and Quality Plan
• Introduction
• Work Breakdown Structure
• Scheduling Effort
• Managing Resources and Scope
• Monitoring and Documenting
• Legal Issues

Unit 5: Staging an Event
• Introduction
• The ‘Build-up’
• The ‘Load-in’
• The ‘Show’
• The ‘Shutdown’
• Post-Event Evaluation