Advanced Certificate in Venue and Event Management (Short Course)

This intensive two-week course blends specialised venue management training with effective event planning strategies, helping you stay ahead in this fast-paced, competitive industry. Learn from seasoned industry experts and gain valuable insights into managing venues, coordinating events, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

• Are you an event or venue professional ready to take your career to the next level? The Event School London's Advanced Certificate in Venue and Event Management course is designed for those already working in events and venues who want to upskill, broaden their expertise, and accelerate their career progression.
• Based in London — a global hub for events and hospitality — this programme offers an immersive learning experience in one of the world's most exciting cities. Beyond the classroom, you'll have the opportunity to network with peers, explore iconic venues, and tap into London’s vibrant event scene.
• Whether you're aiming for a leadership role or looking to diversify your skills, this course will empower you to confidently navigate the complexities of modern venue and event management.
• Ready to stand out in your field? Join us for an intensive, inspirational learning adventure in the heart of London's event scene.

Ideal for
The Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management is an intensive programme ideal for those who:

• Would like to undertake a comprehensive venue and event management course tutored by leading venue and event industry professionals
• Would like to develop their foundation event planning skills and build specialist venue management skills 
• Hold entry level event or venue positions and wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to progress
• Would like to add a British qualification to their resume or portfolio
• Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden opportunities within the event industry.

Highlights
Students taking the Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management Course  will benefit from the following:

• Expert tuition from leading venue and event industry professionals
• Face-to-face training provides the ideal opportunity to learn through interaction with your Facilitator and Industry.
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers 
• Learn from Industry within Industry on venue tours 
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the interactive classroom sessions.
• You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for innovation and staging amazing events and for it's iconic venues.

Content
Your programme is a 2 week programme and includes the following:
 
The Event Industry

• The role of an event manager
• The role of a venue manager
• Industry working conditions and work ethics
• Event & venue associations 
• Venue operational and staffing structures
• Finding and progressing in venue event careers
• Venue & Event figures and trends

Event Coordination & Event Planning

• Event Coordination
• Event build-up
• Event opening - your role "on-the-day"
• Event break-down activities

Event Planning

• Setting event dates
• Creating event timelines
• Developing Itineraries
• Event project management systems
• Developing and managing budgets

Venues and Locations

• Conducting venue research
• Securing venues and locations
• Attending venue viewings
• Hall and room set up options

Co-ordinating Event Services & Suppliers

• Identified required resources
• Types of event suppliers
• Working with checklists
• Sourcing and selecting suppliers
• Co-ordinating and monitoring supplier activities
• Basics of contracting

Event Legalities, WHS and Risk Assessments

• Identifying & understand legalities and permissions
• Health and safety considerations
• Contingency planning for events
• Preparing risk assessments for events

Venue & Event Sustainability

• What is event sustainability?
• Building a sustainable event policy
• Trends in event sustainability

Virtual Online Events & Event Technology

• Virtual Online Events
• Planning online virtual events
• Promoting online events
• Delivering online events
• Event Technology
• Event management software & platforms
• Technology for event delivery

Event Evaluation

• Measuring event success
• Capturing customer satisfaction

Stakeholder Management

• What is a stakeholder?
• Identifying stakeholders
• Stakeholder Influence.

Venue Operations Management

• Introduction to Operations Management
• Organisational Culture
• Facility Design
• Quality and Performance
• Volunteer Management

Venue Facilities Management

• Introduction to Facilities Management
• The role of the Facilities Manager
• Venue Maintenance

Venue Design & Planning

• The key factors in venue design and planning
• Venue feasibility
• Technological planning
• Venue design trends and enhancing the user’s experience.

Venue Budget Management & Cost Control

• The role of finance
• Budget control
• Feasibility study
• Event budgeting

Supplier Sourcing, Negotiations and Contracts

• Supply Chain Management
• Sourcing Suppliers
• Contract Management
• Supplier Negotiations

Venue Event Security

• Security Management
• Essentials of Crowd Management
• Venue Safet

Venue Marketing and Commercial Opportunities

• Creating a destination that will attract event organisers, associations, sponsors, and attendees.
• Venue marketing strategy & promotions
• Maximising retail and commercial sponsorship opportunities

Venue Event Readiness

• Preparing for events
• Event simulation
• Next steps

Inclusions
Your Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management Course fees include:

• Expert industry tuition
• Venue site visits
• Access to digital course resources on completion of your course
• Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management awarded by The Event School London

Requirements
The following entry requirements apply:

• Minimum age: 18
• Competent English language skills (comprehension, written and spoken)

Assessment
The assessment for your Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management course is an individual event planning and venue operations research project (report format).

• Your course trainer will allocate class time during the course to ensure all students understand the requirements of the project.
• The project is due within one month of your course completion.