Event Management Course

Course Outline : What You Will Cover 

The ICI event management course has been designed by the events industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. Course units include:

Introduction to Event Management

The event planning profession

Preliminary Steps to Plan an Event

Consult with the Client Set Objectives Choose a Date Decide Who to Invite Create Your Theme Set the Event Agenda

Get Organised

Establish an Event Committee Timeline Schedule Budgets Crisis and Backup Planning The Rehearsal

Services and Specialisations

Social Events Corporate Events Industry Events Special Events

Venues

Finding a Venue Space Requirements Creating an RFP Site Inspection Site Confirmation Pre-Event Meeting

Marketing

Advertising Publicity Sponsorships

Vendors

Types of Vendors How to Find Vendors Choosing Vendors Vendor Contracts Tips for Specific Types of Vendors Coordination with the Suppliers

Event Day

The day of the event After the Event / Event Evaluations

Preparing for Your Career

Skills Interpersonal Skills Organisational Ability Creativity Persistence

Getting Hired

Employers That Hire Event Planners Event Planning Companies Hospitality Industry Corporate Market How to Find Job Vacancies Advertised Positions Unadvertised Positions How to Create a Job Job Hunting Materials How to Prepare a Resume How to Prepare a Cover Letter Interviews What Employers Are Looking For How to Prepare and What to Wear How to Make a Great Impression Interview Questions Discussing Salary Following Up Getting Promoted

Starting Your Own Business

Getting Started Creating a Business Plan Choosing a Business Name Legal Matters / Insurance Setting Up Your Business Location Equipment and Supplies Employees and Contractors Differences Between Employees and Contractors Tips for Working with Contractors Financial Matters Start-Up Funding Keeping Track of Your Finances Taxes Setting Your Fees Getting Paid Client Contracts

Getting Clients

Getting Started Choose Your Target Markets Promotional Tools: brochures, your portfolio & website Marketing Techniques Networking Opportunities Promotional Events Advertising Free Media Publicity Marketing to Corporate Clients Responding to a Request For Proposal Working With Clients Responding to Inquiries First Meeting with a New Client

How Will You Benefit?

Fast track your career in event management

Learn the inside secrets of how to become a event management pro in months not years!

Study an events course that was designed in conjunction with the event management industry

Free up valuable time, don't waste time and money travelling to classes

Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are

Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for

Exciting, diverse projects

The opportunity to meet celebrities and other public figures

Freebies - see your event for free

Recognition - build your reputation with every successful event

Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!

Career Prospects

Start an exciting career in events management! Why complete the ICI Events Management training program? With the right credentials, you can gain excellent positions working on such events as:

Exhibitions

Fashion show

Fairs and festivals

Grand openings

Award events

Charity fundraisers

Conferences

Holiday events

Meetings

New product launches

Political events

Seminars

Social events

Sporting events

Trade shows

Weddings 

Or many other types of events

Graduates will typically gain positions with the following organisations:

Conference organisers

Event management companies

Promotional companies

Event and conference venues

Convention and visitors bureaus

Wedding and party planners

Exhibition venues and services

Incentive planners

Fund raising and charity organisations

Event management consultant

Event management business owners

Course Levels Explained / Prerequisites

1. Certificate: represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for basic entry level positions.

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

Course Length

(Source: 2008 Student Graduation Statistics)

The average time within which students complete studies is:

Certificate Level - 14 weeks,

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.

The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.

Study Mode : Distance Learning

This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.

Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance, assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class. 

Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning experience at ICI:

Government, business & industry employers 32%

High school leavers 20%

Individuals looking to start a business or change career paths 18%

Individuals already in the industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a promotion11%

Military personal 11%

Stay at home mothers 8%

Recognition & Accreditation

This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges(IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on" approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the "theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.

Various government departments and business's have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.

The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:

Department of Defence State of Queensland Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation Revenue SA (State of South Australia) Metcash Trading Ltd Australia (IGA) Navman Technologies Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane Employment Directions Network / Department of Education & Training Queensland Compensation Calvin Klein John Paul College Darwin International Airport Mitsubishi Corporation Commonwealth Bank HSBC American Express Clayton UTZ Hennikers Solicitors Villari Lawyers UnitingCare Aviva Australia Holdings, Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice Federal Workplace Authority Centacare Employment Group Mission Australia MAX Employment Gunnebo Australia (Security) Brookfield Multiplex Coca-Cola Amitil Coles Myer Ltd

Already in the Profession or Industry? 

This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.

Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.

What Do I Get? 

All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:

All required study materials and course notes

Practical assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback

Industry based tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs

UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and more!

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

A graduation certificate officially recognising your successful completion of studies and qualifications as an event manager

Transcripts indicating units completed

Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers

Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipEventMgt

Job search assistance