Our most advanced course, the Level 5 Event Management Diploma. The only non-university course recognised by the Institute of Event Managers.
Map, design and plan your event in one easy-to-use system.
As part of our partnership with OnePlan, all of our Level 5 Event Management Students receive a free subscription to their industry-leading software for the duration of their studies - worth £690.
We give you the thinking and tools to become an industry-ready event manager. Learn from the best and access modern, career-defining training covering all key event management disciplines.
To give you an education employers trust.
To fit the course in around your own schedule.
Giving you the most up to date events knowledge.
We're here to help you achieve your goals.
To help you find your dream role.
To give you more than enough time to complete it.
Industry-standard templates for your career.
So you can build relationships with future industry leaders.
This module gives you an overview of the modern events industry and encourages you to reflect. If you are new to the industry, this module will be valuable moving forwards when it comes to finding work and understanding the industry.
Module Sessions
Event Foundations
Industry Overview
Professional Wellbeing
Employability
CV & Interview Workshop
Social & Political Impact of Events
Diversity in Events
This module will guide you in best practice for planning and safety, ensuring your event has as few unexpected surprises as possible.
Module Sessions
Event Safety
Multi-Agency Planning
Accreditation
Sustainability
Incident Response Planning
Crisis Response
Sales & Marketing can be the make-or-break of an event’s success. This module will give you the knowledge you need to generate a loyal customer-base.
Module Sessions
Making Sales
Event Websites
Digital Visibility
SEO & Keywords
Media & PR
Press Releases
Content Marketing
This module will cover the delivery of your event. It’s the moment when all the elements come together to create a memorable experience for attendees.
Module Sessions
Event Ticketing
Commercial & Stakeholders
Venues & Suppliers
Projects & Budgets
Budgeting
Creating Experiences
This module will cover the operational aspects of Event Management. It suits creative problem solvers and those with strong people skills, as you will be constantly finding the best solution to whatever decision is ahead of you.
Module Sessions
Operations & Site Management
Managing Live Events
Event Control
Crisis Management
Radio Etiquette
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.
Module Sessions
Corporate Events
Exhibitions
Hybrid Events
Mass Participation Events
Weddings & Private Parties
Festivals
Charity & Third Sector
The Level 4 Assessment consists of a number of scenario-based tasks designed to test your ability as an Event Manager. The assessment is placed at the end of the course, and will be open-book, so we’d strongly encourage you to take as many notes as you can.
The Level 4 Assessment contributes 30% towards your overall Level 5 grade.
Level 4 Learning Outcomes:
LO1: Illustrate a good understanding of key concepts, processes and practices pertaining to event management within key subject areas event foundations, planning, marketing, delivering, operations.
LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the planning of events through safety considerations along with the roles and responsibilities of those involved.
LO3: Demonstrate an awareness of why an event is taking place, an understanding of a target audience and relevant routes to building and marketing an event profile.
LO4: Apply problem solving skills in relation to onsite challenges.
LO5: Demonstrate a clear form of communication with an ability to convey a response that incorporates accurate spelling and grammar.
An Event Management Plan (EMP) serves as an indispensable guide for event managers, often referred to as their ‘Bible’. Understanding the intricacies and components of an EMP is crucial for any event professional.
By the end of this module, you will:
Event design plays a pivotal role in the overall success of an event, serving as a platform for creativity and innovation. In this module, you will delve into the fundamentals of event design, including the creation of brand guidelines and the development of a comprehensive site plan using an industry standard software, One Plan.
By the end of this module, you will:
Project management tools are vital in the planning and execution of successful events, serving as foundational tools applicable not only to the event planning, but also to various business endeavors.
By the end of this module, you will:
The Level 5 Industry Portfolio aims to gauge your ability to effectively produce high-quality, professional documents that acknowledge real-world challenges and offer feasible solutions.
Your portfolio contributes 70% towards your overall grade, whilst the other 30% comes from your Level 4 Assessment.
You will be marked on the following criteria:
Course Recognition
The Institute of Event Managers (Recognised)
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (Recognised)
The Chartered Management Institute (Recognised)
Continuing Professional Development (Certified)
Once you’ve completed the Level 4 Event Management Diploma, you’ll be inducted into our Alumni Network.
Dedicated Course Tutor
When you enrol, you’ll be given a dedicated Course Tutor, on hand to help you through the course. Each student is able to book unlimited tutor calls for the duration of your studies.
Downloadable Resources
Through the Student Hub, you’ll have access to a library of industry-standard documents and templates. These can be downloaded and used for your future career.
To help you get started, or reach the next level in your events career, we have a specially crafted Career Hub, available to you upon enrolment.
CV Clinic
Having a strong CV is essential when applying for events roles. You’ll be able to send in your CV for review, and we’ll suggest improvements to boost your employability.
Work Opportunities
Looking for work experience while you study? You’ll be able to sign up with our staffing partners and get temporary work on various events up and down the country.
Jobs Board
Our curated jobs board is a one-stop-shop for a variety of different full time roles within the industry. We update this regularly, and it often features roles exclusively for Event Crowd Students.
Once you’ve completed the Level 5 Event Management Diploma, you’ll be inducted into our Alumni Network.
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Our Level 5 Event Management Diploma is the only online event management diploma to be recognised by the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing), CMI (Chartered Management Institute), CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and IEM (Institute of Event Managers), so you can be sure you’re learning the most industry relevant knowledge.
Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), our Level 5 Diploma carries industry credibility and signals strong marketing and communication standards.
Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), our Level 5 Diploma proves you’ve built real leadership and management skills employers trust.
CPD certified, our Level 5 Diploma meets recognised industry standards – giving you trusted, career-ready credentials.
The Institute of Event Management (IEM) sets the benchmark for training in the events industry, ensuring courses meet industry needs and reflect the skills, knowledge, and professionalism expected by top employers.
Our Level 5 Event Management Diploma is the only non-university course to earn recognition from the Institute of Event Managers (IEM) – the industry body that sets the gold standard for event training in the UK. It’s a mark of quality that sets us apart and shows that our courses deliver the practical skills, insight, and career-readiness the industry expects.
Our Level 5 Event Management Diploma is the only non-university course to earn recognition from the Institute of Event Managers (IEM) – the industry body that sets the gold standard for event training in the UK. It’s a mark of quality that sets us apart and shows that our courses deliver the practical skills, insight, and career-readiness the industry expects.
At Event Crowd, we focus on more than education. We make sure our students leave with everything they need to hit the ground running in a real career.
Open doors to real career opportunities
Stand out as a confident, capable professional
Show you’re serious about success
Back up your skills with official recognition
A flexible, industry-focused learning experience – built for professionals ready to take the next step. Study online, in your own time, with expert-led modules that reflect the realities of working at a higher level in events. From day one to your final submission, everything is designed to sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and push your career forward.
Learn from experienced event professionals through on-demand video lessons.
Whether it’s the next big music festival, or a global conference, you’ll be given the tools and freedom to create your own event.
You’ll be given a free 12 month subscription to OnePlan – industry leading event planning software
Designed to fit around your schedule, not ours.
Get a clear overview of our online diplomas, student stories, reviews, and a short course explainer video. Everything you need to see how Event Crowd can help you advance in the events industry.
The Events Industry promises a lucrative range of career opportunities. Don’t just set your sights on one goal. Our online courses prepare you for a range of different careers within Events Management.
We have a dedicated Wedding Planning course to cover all aspects of preparing the big event. Discover all you need to know to start your own wedding planning business.
Looking to contribute to a great cause? Our courses will introduce you to the skills you need to start a career in the third sector.
Be a part of a bigger team and work as an event manager within a business.
For events big or small, it takes a lot of organising to launch a successful event. Learn what it takes to build your festival portfolio.
From organising the best speakers to promoting the event for attendees, managing conferences opens up new opportunities and discussions.
Celebrating athletes and the spirit of competition with organising events and competitions, on a small or grand scale. Explore the opportunities in sports events management.
Got an eye for what’s hot in fashion? From hosting galas, charity events and conferences, there’s always something to celebrate in the world of fashion.
Develop your skills as a tour planner and manage artists with an understand of event management. Find out what opportunities are available through our job portal.
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Everything you need to know before, during and after your Event Crowd course.
It’s a professional, industry-recognised qualification designed to take your event career to the next level. Built by experts from the likes of Glastonbury, the Olympics, and Ibiza Rocks, this diploma dives deep into high-level strategy, project leadership, budgeting, production, and risk management – all the skills you’ll need to manage large-scale events with confidence.
This course is ideal for anyone who’s serious about progressing in the events industry. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or you’re a driven beginner looking to fast-track your journey, the content is tailored to help ambitious people step into more senior, strategic roles.
You’ll explore:
Event Fundamentals
Planning & Safety
Sales & Marketing
Event Delivery
Event Operations
Event Management Plans
Event Design
Each module includes case studies and templates used in real-world events.
You don’t need any prior experience to enrol. The Level 5 Event Management Diploma begins with the fundamentals taught in our Level 4 content and then progresses into more advanced, strategic topics – making it ideal whether you’re starting fresh or looking to deepen your industry expertise. It’s designed to meet you where you are, and take you where you want to go.
Not at all. The course is built to support total beginners with no industry background, starting with the essentials before moving into more advanced content. But if you’ve already worked in events, you’ll find plenty of value too – from strategic planning to leadership and growth-focused modules that help you level up.
Most students complete it in 3–6 months, studying part-time around their job or commitments. It’s fully self-paced with 18 months’ access to the content, so you can study when it suits you.
Yes. You’ll receive a Level 5 qualification in Event Management, recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Management Institute (CMI), CPD Certification Service, and the Institute of Event Managers (IEM).
You’ll get hands-on with OnePlan – a professional event planning platform used by top organisations across the world. It lets you map, design and plan your entire event in one place. Thanks to our partnership with OnePlan, every Level 5 student gets a free subscription worth £690 included in the course, so you’ll be learning with the same tools used by the pros.
The course is priced at £3,995. However, we offer partial scholarships to help make the course more accessible. If you’re serious about starting a career in events, it’s worth applying for a scholarship
Yes, absolutely. You can either pay in full with a 15% discount or spread the cost over manageable monthly instalments. We’ll work with you to find an option that fits.
While the course itself is delivered online, it’s built to prepare you for the real world of events. You’ll get access to our exclusive Jobs Board, packed with roles from across the industry, and we’ll connect you with our recruitment partners to help you take your next step. Many of our students land freelance or full-time roles while still studying.
At the end of the course, there’s a final online submission where you apply your learning. It’s not a formal exam, but rather a chance to demonstrate your planning ability in a real-world style format.
You’ll have access to a dedicated tutor, plus phone and email support whenever you need it. We’re here to help you stay on track, answer questions, and guide you through the course.
There are no timed exams. You’ll complete a single, final project to showcase your skills. You’ll also complete short activities throughout the course to help reinforce your learning.
Yes. This diploma can strengthen your application for senior-level roles, postgraduate study, or even specialist certifications in areas like marketing or project management.
Events is a versatile field. Graduates go into festivals, corporate events, weddings, sports, fashion, hospitality, and even government or charity work. The skills are highly transferable
Yes. Throughout the course, you’ll explore everything from large-scale music festivals to conferences, product launches, brand activations, and experiential events.
Absolutely. The events industry is one of the fastest-recovering and growing sectors post-pandemic, with demand for skilled professionals at an all-time high. Whether it’s live, hybrid or virtual – events aren’t going anywhere.
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