Unlike standard Event Management courses offered in other colleges, this course leads to genuine award which is recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications to level 6 standard and is awarded by FETAC - Further Education Training & Awards Council. The Event Management Diploma course covers 6 different Event modules which each take 10 weeks to complete. Each module is identified as reflecting good practice by the events industry. Students can also progress to the more comprehensive Advanced Diploma after completing the initial 20 weeks.

Past student have done very well. Some have started their own events business through contacts made on the course, others, now work with Event Management companies, Conference Management & Hotel Sector, Outdoor Festivals or as Wedding organisers. 

Course Aims & Objectives
The objective of the Event Management Diploma course is to provide participants with the numerous skills they need to manage successful events. By learning how to plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate events, you will learn best industry practice. You will have the opportunity to put together your own event project/plan which will allow you to manage the concept and idea through to the proposal and implementation of the event.

To help you on your way in the Event Management course, over 10 event case examples will be explored from Concerts, Festivals and Outdoor events to Indoor Events such as Private Functions, Conferences, Weddings, Corporate events and Product Launches.
 

Aims & Objectives:
To provide students with:
• A comprehensive understanding of how to sell and put together an Event Package.
• The skills, confidence and experience needed to successfully manage a wide range of events.
• Different approaches to promoting an event using Marketing & PR techniques.
• Knowledge of event operations including managing volunteers and staff.
• Organisation and production of a range of indoor and outdoor events including festivals, weddings, personal events, trade exhibitions and conferences.

Event Management Diploma Course  – 6 Core Subjects

There are 6 core modules to study:

1. Event Management Fundamentals

2. Human Resource Management of Events

3. Quality Assurance, Risk Planning & Post-Event Evaluation

4. The Event Itself – Event Operational Management

5. Special Events – Indoor & Outdoor Events

6. Marketing & Public Relations of Events

Why Choose CMI?

1. CMI is registered as a quality education provider by HETAC - Higher Education Training & Awards council and FETAC – Further Education Training and Awards Council and is registered with the Department of Education offering courses recognised under the NFQ, National Framework of Qualifications.                                    

2. The Event Management Diploma course is awarded by CMI. The course leads to a Level 6 Component Award in Event Management which is awarded by FETAC  .Please be aware that some event courses are not recognised by a recognised body and that the FETAC Award are recognised under the NFQ, National Framework of Qualifications.

3. Diploma students have the option of continuing with their studies for an additional 10 weeks in pursuit of the Advanced Diploma in Event Management.

4. Since 2004, CMI has built an excellent reputation with event management employers as one of Irelands leading Event Management educators and brings over 50 years of combined Event Management experience from our panel of qualified Event Management professionals drawn from Ireland and abroad.

Diploma in Event Management  - Award: CMI
FETAC Level 6 Component Award in Event Management – Award:  FETAC

Cost and duration
The Event Management Diploma course is twenty weeks in duration and takes place one evening per week. The course fee is 1,450.00 Euro which includes assessment fees. Evening class plus Saturday class option.

Fees and Booking
All course fees are payable in advance unless you are unemployed or work part-time, in which case a payment instalment plan is offered. See Terms & Conditions on Book a Course part of CMI website. Please note places are limited and enrolment forms must be submitted by the deadline date. Evening class plus Saturday class option. To book simply log on to the Book a Course  part of this website and submit your details before the deadline date.