Event management: an introduction

Whether it is a national conference, a training workshop, a public meeting, or a local fundraiser, events are the public face of your organisation. This one-day introduction to event management course offers a practical guide, and you will leave with a toolkit that will help you organise future activities with confidence and flair.

Course Dates and Location

Our next available course dates for individuals are:

22 October 2024

All our training courses are being delivered virtually. The webinar systems used do not require software download.

Please note: we allow a maximum of three people per organisation on our Individual training courses.

We can deliver this course virtually for your organisation, on a date and time that suits you. If you have four or more people who would like to attend this course then In Company Training could be the most cost-effective option. Contact one of our Training Coordinators on 020 7490 3030 or contact us for more information and a quote.

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Course Details

Course Outline

This Event management training course looks at the power of events to build your organisation and promote its aims. You will explore the planning process, going step by step through the different elements, along the way creating an effective timeline. You will look at how to get people to attend the event and how to manage the delegate process. You will look at finding the best venues, facilities, catering and treats. You will also learn how to evaluate your event, so that each time you are able to build on your success.

Who Is This Course For?

This introduction to event management course is aimed at those with little or no existing experience in organising and managing events.
The Centre works with people from all sectors including the public sector, voluntary sector, corporate sector and private sector.

What Will This Course Help Me Do : Learning Outcomes?

During our Event management: an introduction course you will gain an understanding of how to organise an event and have a comprehensive toolkit to use in the future. As well as learning about the power of events in promoting your organisation and the chance to consider how to make each session excellent. Our hands on Event management: an introduction training will help give you the confidence and practical skills needed in event management and show you how to deal with problems. You will leave with an enthusiasm for excellence.

Course Fee

£589 plus VAT not-for-profit price (applies to charities and all other not-for-profit organisations, including public sector and housing)
£654 plus VAT standard price (applies to all other organisations)

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“The most important thing is that I’m leaving with knowledge and tools based on the main areas of concern. The brainstorming and gant charting sessions was especially inspiring.”

AT, Fortune Public Relations

“The trainer was an excellent communicator and made the subject very interesting. I feel I have the knowledge to help me prepare for evenets in the future.”

RF, The Salvation Army

“The course was very informative and educational for me. I have learnt so much to take back and use in my place of work. The trainer was excellent- she made the course fun and was knowledgeable.”

CG, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

“A great day of training, the course trainer makes the training very interactive and engaging and I really learnt a lot. The atmosphere at the Centre is very welcoming and relaxing.”

CR, Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

“The course was very informative and interactive. It was good to be able to network and hear different experiences from people in different organisations.”

SE, Russell-Cook Solutions

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