Course Overview
The Advanced Diploma in Event Management is the best course of its kind currently available in Ireland. The course offers double accreditation which means successful graduates receive 2 awards, a national FETAC Component level 6 award in Event Management and an international ICM Advanced Diploma in Event Management. The ICM - Institute of Commercial Management (UK) award is recognised in over 120 countries worldwide. The programme satisfies the highest standards expected of event managers in the event industry and provides excellent training. It is open to anyone interested in working in the event industry and for event managers already working in the industry who want an advanced qualification.
The comprehensive nature of the Advanced Diploma in Event Management reflects the changing demands of the event industry and needs of employers. The course will prepare you for the diverse range of outdoor and indoor events that will continue to attract thousands of people.
The event industry is a growth area and looks set to grow in the coming years. If you are serious about entering the Event Profession, the Advanced Diploma in Event Management course should be considered over and above any other course.
The Advanced Diploma in Event Management course will provide you with the skills required to manage simple and complex events. The event manager's job involves arranging every aspect of an event from budgeting, finance, sponsorship, marketing, managing to organising and co-ordinating all the elements that will make an event memorable and successful.
What makes the Advanced Diploma in Event Management truly unique is that the course has included three new modules demanded from the event industry. These areas are : Financial Management of Events, Risk Management essential to all events and Event Project Management which is the project worldview required to streamline an event. Feedback from event industry professionals requested that these modules be included. If you are serious about entering the Event Profession, the Advanced Diploma in Event Management course should be considered over and above any other course.
Course Aims
To provide you with:
• A comprehensive understanding of how to sell and put together an Event Package
• Acquire different approaches to promote an event using Marketing, Sponsorship & PR
• Effective HR Management of Events, from personnel to contractors
• Knowledge of event operations including Risk & Project Management & Event Evaluation,
Organisation and production of a range of indoor and outdoor events including festivals, weddings, personal events, trade exhibitions and conferences
• Knowledge of how the event business works and tools to start your own event business
• Acquire unique Project Management tools, business skills and Risk Assessment techniques to enhance your event.
Award(s):
Advanced Diploma in Event Management - ICM (UK) – Level 7 International Award (20wks)
FETAC Level 6 Component Award in Event Management – National Award (10wks)
Award Body(s):
FETAC & ICM
There are 9 core modules to study:
- Event Management Fundamentals
- Human Resource Management of Events
- Quality Assurance, Risk Planning & Post-Event Evaluation
- The Event Itself – Event Operational Management
- Special Events – Indoor & Outdoor Events
- Marketing & Public Relations of Events
- The Events Business & Financial Management
- Project Management of Events
- Event Risk Management
Event Risk Management module and the Event Business module has been included due to requests from event companies that students from other colleges were not up to speed on these key areas.
The fee for this programme is €2,450. The fee includes all tuition, registration, assessment and online notes.
Applicants are required to pay a minimum deposit of €300 to secure a place on the programme. The balance of fees are due on or before programme commencement. Applicants that are unemployed or work part-time may avail of a two part installment plan. Terms & Conditions apply.
Start: Monday 6 February & Tues 7 February 2012, 18:30 - 21:30,
Exams: April 2012 .
2 Evenings Per week
Exam: End of April 2012
Duration: 10 Weeks
Finish Date: April 2012
SCHEDULE
| Monday 6 February Tuesday 7th February 2012 | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 13 February Tuesday 14th February | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 20 February Tuesday 21st February | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 27 February Tuesday 28th February | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 5 February Tuesday 06 March | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 12 March Tuesday 13 March | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 19 March Tuesday 20 March | NO CLASS BANK HOLIDAY 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 26 March Tuesday 27 March | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
| Monday 02 April Tuesday 03 April | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30 - 21.30 |
| Monday 9 April Tuesday 10 April | No Class Bank Holiday 18.30 – 21.30 |
Exam: End of April 2012
Semester 2 (Advanced Diploma)
| Tuesday 01 May | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 08 May | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 15 May | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 22 May | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 29 May | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 05 June | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 12 June | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 19 June | 18.30 – 21.30 |
| Tuesday 26 June Tuesday 03 July | 18.30 – 21.30 18.30-21.30 |
Exams _ July 2012
Fiona Mullin: Event Management Lecturer
Fiona currently works as Head of Event Sales for a prestigious 5 star Hotel Resort outside Dublin. She ran the Event Sales team for 8 years and has organized various types of events. Fiona has worked in the Hospitality industry in Ireland for over 15 years. She has completed 2 degrees 1 in Hotel and Catering Management and 1 in Business Tourism and also has a Masters in Strategic Hospitality Management
Caroline Laura Stephens
Caroline Stephens lectures in PR, Communications and Events at the CMI. She runs her own Communications company. Caroline was previously Head of Dell’s Consumer Public Relations Division for Europe, and managed their Small Business Communications programme for the region. With over 15 years experience with the multinational in the technology arena, Caroline held a wide variety of management roles with responsibility for European, UK and Irish programmes, which also included agency management for events and PR. In addition, large scale events planning such as major European product launches to media, as well as event planning responsibility for all Michael Dell visits to the country, were under her remit. Caroline’s experience also covers the public sector, internal communications and the corporate sector . She has extensive media training experience.
Jill Gibson: Public Relations and Event Management Lecturer
Jill has an in depth knowledge of the event management business and has vast experience in planning, production and execution of large and small scale events Jill now runs her own business in Dublin. Her Event Company specialises in bespoke event management and offers a complete professional service to the highest standard for clients. For past three years, Jill lectures on the Event Management and Public Relations for CMI. She has Diploma in Public relations and has over 20 years experience in Dublin’s top PR consultancies and event companies
Eligibility:
This course is open to people from any educational background, age 18+ and with different levels of work experience. If you are anxious about your eligibility, please contact CMI and a representative will be more than happy to direct you to the right course. Students can start with the Advanced Diploma and do not need to commence with the Diploma.
What is the next step?
Progression
Successful graduates will hold the title Adv.Dip.EM after their name. Students can progress on to complete a Degree in Business, Project & Event management or pursue a Masters in Event Management. Careers open to graduates include: event organiser, event manager, project manager, festival organiser, wedding planner, health and safety events official, arts and community events volunteer.
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Aisling Kelly - Event Management Diploma Graduate
I found the Event Management course extremely interesting, challenging & rewarding. I found that there was great communication between the tutors, students & the college at CMI. Overall I found the course enjoyable and very beneficial to my future career. I would certainly attend further courses in CMI
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Akeem Raham - Advanced Diploma in Event Management Course Graduate
CMI has made achieving my educational goals so much easier, with excellent courses and splendid learning conditions. I enrolled on a second course within the same academic year (having enjoyed the first so much) which has opened a plethora of opportunities for me in my new career. Thanks guys, you are simply brilliant and I couldnt have done it without you.
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Aileen Mc Carthy - Event Management Diploma Course Graduate
The overall service provided was very professional. It was extremely beneficial attending the Event Management Course at CMI, learning from very professional, friendly, reliable lecturers who have exceptional experience. Lecturers always did their best to assist students by answering questions swiftly and provided real event examples from their experience. They even went as far as answering queries via email outside the course time. I have no hesitation in recommending CMI courses to friends who are interested in furthering their careers in the Event Management sector.
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Damien Hennessy - Event Management Advanced Diploma
'Excellent course, I came from a health and safety background and the course gave me the confidence to set up an annual Air show, which is now a hugely successful event. I couldnt have created this event without doing the course'.
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'Alot of practical assessments which are relevant when you go out to work in the Outdoor Events area. I'm now working with a large outdoor Festival and have found the course has definitely helped.' Lisa Hannigan
'Wedding planning is what I always wanted to do and the Advanced Diploma, gave me the knowledge to set up my own wedding planning business. I'm now working as a Wedding & Conference co-ordinator for a large hotel chain'. Mary Beirne