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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

During the time of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the ways to deliver beautiful memories that connect to younger consumers are highly-priced. The Events Management certification course by Get Smarter gives a comprehensive view of event management and introduces students to a wide range of practical abilities in this industry.

A career in the event management industry may be extremely lucrative, but success necessitates a thorough understanding of the most recent concepts, ideas, and practices. The Events Management Training teaches how to negotiate or propose for an event, organize suppliers and service providers, create an operational budget, and execute marketing tactics by utilizing the numerous platforms accessible, all while being guided by industry experts.

The Events Management certification syllabus explains the idea of occasion greening and helps students acquire confidence in creating and implementing various events ranging from a marketing campaign to a ceremony or a sporting event. The course gives a strong foundation in all of the central topics, ideas, and procedures necessary to plan, design, promote, and manage a wide range of events successfully.

The Highlights

  • Online learning
  • 10 weeks duration
  • Downloadable resources
  • Projects and assessments
  • Self-paced learning
  • 7-10 hours per week
  • Shareable certificate
  • Course provider Getsmarter
  • University of Cape Town offering
  • Split option of payment

Programme Offerings

  • video lectures
  • online learning
  • Live polls
  • quizzes
  • Infographics
  • Self-paced learning
  • Case Studies
  • Offline resources.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesUCT Cape Town

Fee type

Fee amount in INR

Events Management fees

Rs. 74,031 

The Events Management fees are Rs. 74,031. Trainees should pay the course fee in a single lump sum or 3 split payment. If the trainee chooses to pay the fee amount in 3 split payments, a 3% administration charge will be imposed on the total fee. Trainees can pay the amount of fee via credit/debit card or bank wire transfer/EFT.

Installment Plan

1st installmentRequired before:

2025-01-28

Amount Due:

₹24,677.00 INR

2nd installmentRequired before:

2025-02-27

Amount Due:

₹24,677.00 INR

3rd installmentRequired before:

2025-03-29

Amount Due:

₹24,677.00 INR


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify the Events Management certification from the University of Cape Town, applicants must fulfil all the requirements mentioned in the coursebook including submission of assignments and projects, completion of the minimum required attendance and participation in the quizzes, live polls and virtual classroom activities. Applicants are assessed using the projects and assignments submitted during the course period. An applicant will have to meet all the requirements to qualify for Events Management certification by Get Smarter.

What you will learn

Event management skills

Upon completing the Events Management training from UCT, candidates will learn diversified professional skills from which they will be able to comfortably manage any major event. Candidates will gain Information about recent benchmarks in event management, as well as the most recent trends and strategies in the area. Learners will be aware of important financial procedures along with basic knowledge of logistic and supply chain management and even operations.


Who it is for

  • Candidates who presently organize events or desire to do so for personal or business reasons can join the course.
  • Professionals who are required to supervise outsourced event planning businesses on a regular basis as part of their work.
  • Individuals who wish to establish their own business, work as an event manager for an established company, or are currently active in the event planning field can enroll in the course.

Admission Details

The admission procedure of Events Management training is totally online, candidates will have to follow the steps outlined below:

  • Go to the course website.
  • To start the registration, click the ‘Register Now’ button
  • Apply discount coupon and agree with T&C of Getsmarter
  • Create an account on getsmarter by filling in details
  • Fill in the billing address details and sponsor information if applicable
  • Pay the course fee to start the online certification course.

The Syllabus

  • Review the history and current context of events management
  • Identify the various segments of events within the industry
  • Recognise the skills and competencies that are needed to become an events manager
  • Describe the relationship between events and the tourism industry
  • Review the external factors that influence an event in order to plan around such factors

  • Outline the relationship between role players in events management
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of important role players involved in events
  • Identify the differences between buyers and suppliers of an event
  • Review the different classifications of events

  • Explain the processes around event bidding and pitching
  • Outline key factors to consider before bidding for an event
  • Apply the stages of the bidding process
  • Interpret the guidelines for event bidding and best practices

  • Outline the event planning process
  • Identify the role players responsible for achieving planning results
  • Choose how to formulate and plan activities to meet objectives, budgets, and outcomes
  • Select the tools that assist in planning events
  • Identify the critical success factors in event planning and project management

  • Explain event operations and logistics management in terms of its role within the events industry as a whole
  • Interpret operational plans for key aspects of an event
  • Use elements of site planning and management
  • Practise management techniques to work with suppliers, service providers, participants, and attendees

  • Illustrate what design and décor mean from an events perspective
  • Explain the role of design and décor within an event
  • Illustrate the different stages of the design process
  • Show how the production of an event ties in with the creative elements of event planning
  • Describe how the various design and décor elements work together to present the event experience

  • Use the basic principles of accounting
  • Use the budgeting process to develop an event budget
  • Explain cash-flow management and its importance for an event
  • Interpret the key financial statements produced for an event and for running an events company
  • Explain Return on Investment (ROI) for events
  • Explain some key financial processes
  • Describe the financial challenges for an event and events company

  • Explain how to conduct market research for an event using relevant techniques
  • Practise preparing a marketing plan for an event
  • Describe the marketing mix and how it relates to events
  • Use the various marketing mediums available
  • Illustrate how to capitalise on merchandising during events
  • Calculate the success and return on marketing investment of an event
  • Explain the social, ethical, and environmental issues related to event marketing
  • Describe sponsorship in the context of event management

  • Recognise risk and risk management in the context of events
  • Outline event risks and the associated risk management strategies that could be applied
  • Recognise the importance of compliance management
  • Outline the role and necessity of emergency management, disaster risk management, and crisis planning
  • Show why health and safety management is vital to event planning
  • Explain the need for and role of security management at an event
  • Categorise the risks and benefits of insurance management
  • Compare the legal and ethical implications of holding an event
  • Select a solution for risk in a case study event

  • Explain sustainability and event greening, and how to achieve these within an event
  • Describe the benefits of event greening
  • Discuss the environmental impacts of an event
  • Analyse the event industry’s involvement and responsibility
  • Compare event greening policies and procedures
  • Apply greening principles
  • Justify the importance of creating legacies through events

Instructors

UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the 5 C’s in this Event Management online course?

 Coordination, culmination, concept, control, and closeout are the 5 C’s of Event Management.

2: What is the role of event management?

Event management is responsible for planning and managing personal, social and business events.

3: What are the 3 main types of event?

Corporate, private, and charity are the 3 main types of events.

4: Which course is best for event management?

The Events Management course offered by the University of Cape Town is one of the best event management courses.

5: Can I do event management after 12?

Yes, anyone can do an from UCT after 12.

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