Events Management Short Course

Events Management Short Course

Events Management Short Course - Subjects

Here are the subjects that you will study in Events Management short course:

  • Introduction to Business English
  • Events Management-101

Career Opportunities

Here are the career opportunities in Event Management:

  • Conference Centre Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Tourism Officer
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Wedding Planner
  • Venue Manager
  • Sponsorship Coordinator
  • Catering services Manager

What Will I Learn?

Here is what you will learn in the following subjects that you will study: 

  • Introduction to Business English
  • Events Management-101

Introduction to Business English

 Here is what you will learn:

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Business language
  • Speaking skills
  • Writing skills 
  • Reading skills

Events Management

Here is what you will learn:

  • Basics of Event Management
  • Creating an Event Management plan

Events Management Short Course Assessments

In this course, you will not write any exams. You will be assessed through the assignments that you will write throughout your studies. Remember, Short Courses are Provider Programmes. This means that they were designed by our sister college, Skills Academy.

Assignments

For the two subjects that you will study, you will have to submit six assignments, that is, three assignments per subject. Your pass will be determined by what you will score in the assignments. A minimum mark of 50% is a pass.

Exams

In this course, there are no formal exams. You will be assessed on the assignments that you write. You will write three assignments per subject. In your first assignment attempt, if you fail to meet the mark, you can rewrite the assignment until you pass.

Event management involves overseeing all logistics leading up to and during an event. Here is what an Event Manager does:

  • Selecting and booking the venue
  • Liaising the suppliers
  • Drawing up the timetable
  • Engaging speakers
  • Arranging entertainment
  • Obtaining necessary permits
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
  • Developing contingency plans in case of emergencies
  • Managing and monitoring the event

As you start your career in Event Management, here are the courses that you can study:

Here is the recommended duration of Event Management Short Courses:

SHORT COURSERECOMMENDED DURATION
Events Management Short Course4 to 8 months
Events Management Certificate Course8 to 12 months
Events Management Comprehensive Course12 to 18 months

The minimum entry requirement to study an Event Management Short Course is flexible. Here are the requirements: 

  • Be at least 16 years or older 
  • Be able to read, write and understand English 
  • Be able to study through distance learning

Here is why you should study Event Management:

  • The industry is growing
  • Gain soft skills
  • Opportunities to travel
  • There is variety 
  • Be your own boss

The Industry Is Growing

The events’ industry is growing. People are now prepared to spend their money on an experience than on material things. The corporate sector is awash with events of all sorts and sizes. Individuals are also doing events ranging from birthday to graduation parties and anniversaries. 

Gain Soft Skills

Studying an Event Management course can help you in gaining soft skills. Soft skills are also known as transferable skills. The beauty about soft skills that you will gain is that they can be used in any other professional or social setting. Here are some of the soft skills that you can gain:

  • Organisation 
  • communication  
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking

Opportunities To Travel

With Event Management, you can get opportunities to travel. Events venues can be anywhere within or outside the country. This is when you will get the chance to travel when you are arranging an event whose venue will be in a different region of the country or even outside the country. 

There Is Variety 

There is variety in Event Management. Event Management is for you if you do not like monotony. No event is the same as the next or the last one. This makes every event that you are managing exciting.

Be Your Own Boss

With Event Management you can be your own boss, that is, if you start your own Event Management company. This means that you can get to determine your own salary. How much you will earn will depend on the amount of effort that you will put into your work.

Here is what you will do as an Event Manager:

  • Selecting and booking the venue
  • Liaising the suppliers
  • Drawing up the timetable
  • Engaging speakers
  • Arranging entertainment
  • Obtain necessary permits
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
  • Developing contingency plans in case of emergencies
  • Managing and monitoring the event

Here are the agency’s facts that you need to consider when choosing an event agency:

  • Credentials
  • Case studies
  • Clientèle
  • Testimonials 
  • Get an idea if they have similar events experience
  • Analyse the background of the Directors

An events’ agency takes full responsibility for developing a unique experience and executing it professionally. An event agency takes responsibility from the moment an event idea is conceived all the way through to a post-mortem review of how well it is accomplished.

Your Next Step Is To Get Your Events' Management Comprehensive Course Certificate

Upon completion of your Event Management short course, you can move on to study for the Event Management Comprehensive course.

Why Choose To Study With Matric College?

Here is why you should study at Matric College:

  • There is no commuting for lessons
  • You study at your own pace
  • There is flexibility as there are no routines associated with attending college 
  • Work and learn at the same time. You will be able to fund your studies  
  • There are tutors available to assist you 
  • We provide you with textbooks and study notes

Here is what you can do to get into Event Management:

  • Acquire the skills and knowledge of Event Management – you can acquire the skills and knowledge of Event Planning by studying the following courses: 
  • Find an area that interests you – Event Management is wide. What is it that you want to specialise in? Having an area of specialisation can increase your marketability. Here are some of the Event Management areas that you can specialise in:
    • Parties
    • Team building
    • Workshops 
    • Meetings
    • Conferences
    • Commemorations 
    • Product launches
  • Engage other Event Managers in social circles – Interact with other Event Planners who could be more experienced than you are. You can learn more in those circles.
  • Attend local events – attending local events can afford you the opportunity to observe and learn how other planners go about their duties
  • Find a mentor –  a mentor is usually more experienced than you are. A mentor can guide you in your career and aspirations.
  • Be a volunteer –  being a volunteer is an excellent way to get experience. You can volunteer in church or charity events
  • Create a portfolio – create a portfolio of events that you will have had a hand in. and showcase the roles that you will have played in those events. 
  • Build a website – You can use your website to advertise your services 
  • Start your own business – you can get into Event Management by starting your own business

An Event Management company takes care of the organisation’s tasks in order to deliver a successful event. Here is what an Event Management company does:

  • Brings creative ideas
  • Saves time and money
  • Access to technology
  • Professional event delivery
  • Manages risk
  • Manages the budget

Here are 10 steps that you can take to start an Event Management business:

  1. Gain the skills and experience
  2. Determine your market
  3. Develop a business plan
  4. Develop a structure for your business
  5. Identify suppliers
  6. Identify staffing positions
  7. Define your services
  8. Develop a fee structure
  9. Secure funding
  10. Develop business development and marketing strategies

Here are the average salaries for Event Managers according to za.talent.com:

LEVEL OF EVENT MANAGERAVERAGE SALARY / MONTH
Entry-level (0 – 4 years)R 22 300
Middle (5 – 9 years)R 37 500
Senior (10 + years)R 180 000

Here are the events that require an Events Manager:

  • Corporate events
    • Team Building Events
    • Conferences
    • Recruiting Events
    • Product Launches
    • Networking Events
  • Trade shows/exhibitions
  • Personal events and parties
    • Birthday Parties
    • Engagement Parties
    • Themed Celebrations
    • Hens & Bucks Parties
    • Baby showers
  • Ward ceremonies
    • National Music Awards
    • National Film Awards
    • Local and National Business Awards
  • Fundraising and charity events
  • Festivals
    • Music
    • Film
    • Art
    • Community celebrations 
  • Weddings

The length of time needed to plan an event largely depends on the complexity and size of the event. However, planning an event can require about 6 -12 months. It should be noted that for a simple event, 6 months might be a long time. 12 months can be appropriate for a large scale event with thousands of attendees.

A great name for an event must be able to do the following:

  • Explain what your event is all about
  • Excites the audience
  • Is memorable

Event planning is the process of managing a project such as a meeting, convention, trade show,  ceremony, team building activity, party, or convention. Event planning includes the following:

  • Budgeting 
  • Establishing timelines 
  • Selecting the venue
  • Acquiring permits
  • Catering
  • Transportation
  • Developing a theme
  • Selecting speakers and keynotes
  • Arranging for equipment and facilities
  • Developing contingency plans

Application Process

Here is how you can apply:

How Do I Study A Events Management Short Course?

Here is the process upon successful registration with Matric College:

  1. Within 5 -7 days, you will receive your course material by courier
  2. Attempt your first assignment and more thereafter
  3. Submit your assignment
  4. Get help from your tutor in the areas that you are struggling with
  5. Get your Certificate

Where Can I Study The Events Management Short Course?

You can study the Events Management Short Course at Matric College. We offer distance learning courses. Our courses can be studied at your convenience. We provide academic support to ensure you have the best learning experience.

When Can I Start Studying The Events Management Short Course?

After you register for the course, we will send you the study material. Once you receive your study material, you can begin studying. For the courier to arrive at your door, it may take between five and seven days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a simple checklist for preparing for a party:

  • Decide the menu
  • Create a guest list
  • Decide the date and the time
  • Invite your guests
  • Create a shopping list
  • Plan for entertainment
  • Create a timeline

Typically, a private event is one that can only be attended when an invitation is attended. A birthday party is an example of a private event. A public event is an event where anyone who is interested can sign up. An example of a public event is a workshop where anyone interested can sign up to attend.

MICE can also be referred to as Business Events or Business Tourism. Here is what the acronym MICE stands for:

  • M – Meetings – This usually refers to business meetings
  • I – Incentives – This refers to holiday incentives offered by an employer to an employee/s
  • C – Conferences – This usually refers to corporate conferences
  • E – Exhibitions

A meeting after an event is called an event debrief. It is a post-mortem  of what would have taken before and during the event. This is done to note what could have gone wrong, learn lessons and how to avoid it next time.

Here is the difference between Event Planning and Event Management:

EVENT PLANNINGEVENT MANAGEMENT
Choosing event theme and conceptMaking reservations
Selecting a venueCoordinating with suppliers
Menu planningHiring and managing staff needed
Arranging entertainmentManaging proceedings of the event

Here is what should be included in an event budget:

  • Venue
  • Catering
  • Transport
  • Décor
  • Entertainment
  • Printing charges
  • Gifts
  • Contingency

Here are the 5 stages of event planning:

  • Research and set goals
  • Design the event
  • Brand the event
  • See the event through
  • Evaluate the event

Events come in different forms and sizes. Here are some of the types of events:

  • Mega events
  • Recurring events
  • Travelling events
  • Ancillary events
  • Community events

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Author: Collin Wilbesi
Date Published: May 11, 2022
Editor: Amy Venter

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