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Gain the knowledge, skills and insights from the names behind some of the biggest and most exciting events. Kick-start your events career confidently, knowing that you have learnt from the very best.
Gain the knowledge, skills and insights from the names behind some of the biggest and most exciting events. Kick-start your events career confidently, knowing that you have learnt from the very best.
We’ve specifically designed our course to develop the core skills you need by adopting the UK’s National Qualification Framework
Thanks to the CIM recognition, your Events Management Diploma will give you an advantage over other industry professionals
CIM ensures that our course matches all industry and professional competencies, giving you a qualification of excellence
The only Events Course taught by leading experts. Event Crowd lecturers are renowned specialists that cover the entire events industry.
We nurture and develop talent to support a thriving industry, with Alumni coming from all walks of life. Our course has been designed to suit everyone, regardless of your level of experience.
We nurture and develop talent to support a thriving industry, with Alumni coming from all walks of life. Our course has been designed to suit everyone, regardless of your level of experience.
You don’t need any previous qualifications or experience before starting the course, we are open to everyone with a passion for Events.
Learn from over 40 event experts and tap into over 400 years of combined experience. With 30 video sessions, covering 6 core industry modules, plus an extra 10 bonus sessions.
You’ll show your understanding by completing coursework, activities, and tasks designed to assess your knowledge.
Once you pass this course you’ll be awarded the Event Crowd Diploma in Events Management (Level 4 Equivalent), recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
You’ll receive your certificate digitally and a physical copy in the post.
Working in an industry you’re passionate about, where every day is different and filled with some amazing people, will give you career satisfaction not found in many other professions.
From weddings to festivals; conferences to sporting events, there is a wide range of events your diploma will prepare you to work in.
There is no limit to where a career in events can take you, with international travel and unrivalled opportunities for growth, it’s the most exciting industry in the world.
Once you’ve completed the course we will continue to support you with career guidance, references, and our student community so you can continue to stand out from the crowd!
All you need to bring is a passion for events, everything you need to learn is provided for you in the course in our innovative online learning portal.
Once you’re in the events industry, you’re in it for life. Push the boundaries for your career with a high-class, all-encompassing education that sets you in the right direction.
From your first engagement with Event Crowd, to receiving your final results and being a part of our alumni community, we’re here to help.
We’ve developed industry alliances that not only support our students with their careers, but allows meaningful relationships to be generated with like-minded industry professionals, spanning across all event types.
Get a free lecture from our Diploma and find out if the course is right for you.
Craig Mathie, our expert on Festivals, is back to discuss the importance of an Event Management Plan. This free lecture will teach you how to write a comprehensive Event Management Plan.
Craig Mathie holds multiple high-level posts, as Managing Director of the multi-award-winning Bournemouth 7s Festival, VP of the National Outdoor Events Association, a Trustee of sporting charity The Steve Bernard Foundation, Ambassador for mental health charity Dorset Mind and Vice Chair of the Destination Management Board for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
We are proud to be endorsed by leading events industry organisations.
We’ve developed industry alliances that not only support our students with their careers, but allows meaningful relationships to be generated with like-minded industry professionals, spanning across all event types.
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) provides educational services, networking opportunities and guidance for event students and professionals. This endorsement allows students to receive further support, advice and guidance from the extended events community.
We are extremely happy to have full support from NOEA who are dedicated to highlighting the eccentricity of the industry and set new standards for industry development.
South Coast Events Forum (SCEF) is a collective of like-minded event professionals who share their knowledge and expertise to continually grow and deliver extraordinary experiences.
We are delighted to be endorsed by SCEF and we work closely with its members so that our students can achieve the absolute most from their time on the course and leave with not only a diploma, but a list of contacts and a sense of community within the industry.
The Event Management Diploma by the Event Crowd is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing and is the industry’s leading choice to educate and upskill the next generation of event professionals. You can have complete confidence that you’re getting a diploma recognised by employers globally, and one that provides students with a competitive advantage in the workplace. Once you’ve completed your studies with Event Crowd, you’ll be sent a digital and physical diploma certificate that you can keep for your records.
The course covers everything events from event fundamentals, planning, marketing, operations & delivery to industry spotlights and deep dives into real-life case studies. Gain both the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to kick start your events career.
Learn through pre-recorded studio lectures taught by our 40+ experts, consolidate your understanding through industry standard templates & learning resources, end of module assessments and a final project assignment.
Throughout the course you’ll be assessed through a number of useful, relevant assessments that will be beneficial to the your learning. These will come in the form of tasks, quizzes and the creation of relevant industry documents. These assessments will count towards your final graded project. All details of your project will be shared with you at the start of your Event Crowd Diploma so all learning can be digested in respect of your assessment.
Through your student portal you have access to our specifically curated jobs board where you can apply for the latest jobs, placements and volunteering opportunities within the world of events. In addition, you may be offered a range of work experiences throughout your time with us and we are happy to provide references on request too.
We’d love to hear from you! Please contact your course tutor who will be able to advise you of the best course of action. Schedule some time with your tutor here.
Yes! We are a Totum Pro student provider, which is the new NUS student discount scheme. Student discount cards are just £14.99, and can be used at hundreds of locations. If you would like to purchase a student card please contact your course tutor and they will send you a unique link to get started. You can find out more about Totum here.
When signed into the course portal, you can access your profile from the drop down menu in the top right hand corner. Your most recent module test grades will be posted there. Your final diploma grade and feedback will also be available to you there after it has been marked.
Your final project is a working portfolio, all requirements for your final project will be explained to you when you reach the module at the end of the course.
Your final diploma grade is made up of two parts: your test score, and your final project assessment (FPA) score. End of Module Tests are pass/fail quiz questions marked out of 15. Assessments are coursework based and are marked by our academic team. You will have a mix of each type for each session on the course. Test scores are worth 30% of your programme grade, and your final project scores are worth 70% of your programme grade. You will submit your assessments for feedback, which you can then implement to make the work better. Those pieces of work will then be resubmitted as part of your Final Project Assessment. Your FPA will be submitted in full after you have completed all learning modules.
End of Module Tests (30%) + FPA (70%) = Final Diploma Grade.
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Our course covers 6 core modules from event fundamentals to industry spotlights, planning to delivery and marketing to operations.
Each module contains in-depth video sessions on topics relating to the core subject, relevant assignments, coursework, quizzes and an array of bonus content to further the student learning.
Only in the last few decades has an Events Education been acknowledged by the academic world, with qualifications for the industry cropping up in mainstream learning institutions.
Learning Hours: 13
Expert Lectures: Foundations, Professional Wellbeing, Employability, CV Workshop (Optional), Interview Workshop, Political & Social Impact, Diversity.
An event of any size is a culmination of smaller decisions and actions, from how to distribute your budget, negotiating venue usage, contingency planning in your EMP and how much time to invest in your health and safety channels.
Learning Hours: 22
Expert Lectures: Event Safety, Multi-Agency Planning, Event Management Plan, Sustainability, Incident Response, Crisis Planning.
The branding of an event can be the make-or-break of it’s success. This module will be the cornerstone of your understanding of how consumers relate to the story, background and personality of event brands.
Learning Hours: 24
Expert Lectures: Branding, Brand Guidelines, Event Websites, Digital Visibility, Media & PR, Content Marketing.
Delivery is all about making decisions that are going to impact how efficiently your event runs, before the gates open. This module will show you how to manage the delivery portion of your events.
Learning Hours: 21
Expert Lectures: Sales Management, Commercial & Stakeholders, Venues & Suppliers, Projects & Budgets, Creating Experiences, Immersive Experiences.
Operations is arguably the most exciting part of the event industry; it is the time where you get to see a lot of your hard work pay off! This module will show you how to manage the actual operation of your event.
Learning Hours: 29
Expert Lectures: Operations & Site Management, Managing Live Events, Event Control, Radio Etiquette, Crisis Communications, Event Ticketing
This module will expose you to a few of the main disciplines involved in events, to allow you to consider where you feel you would best fit and best thrive.
Learning Hours: 11
Expert Lectures: Corporate Events, Hybrid Events, Mass Participation, Weddings, Festivals, Charity Events
You’ll show your understanding by completing quizzes, coursework, activities, and tasks designed to assess your knowledge.
There are no exams to sit – each course module has a range of appropriate assessments aimed at developing your skillset, which support your final graded project.
We’ll get you industry-ready at your own pace, so you can be working on festivals, concerts, sporting events, and weddings next summer!
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