Advanced Certificate Venue & Event Management, 2 Week Course London

Are you an event or venue professional ready to take your career to the next level? The Event School London's Advanced Certificate in Venue and Event Management course is designed for those already working in events and venues who want to upskill, broaden their expertise, and accelerate their career progression.

This intensive two-week course blends specialised venue management training with effective event planning strategies, helping you stay ahead in this fast-paced, competitive industry. Learn from seasoned industry experts and gain valuable insights into managing venues, coordinating events, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Based in London — a global hub for events and hospitality — this programme offers an immersive learning experience in one of the world's most exciting cities. Beyond the classroom, you'll have the opportunity to network with peers, explore iconic venues, and tap into London’s vibrant event scene.

Whether you're aiming for a leadership role or looking to diversify your skills, this course will empower you to confidently navigate the complexities of modern venue and event management.

Ready to stand out in your field? Join us for an intensive, inspirational learning adventure in the heart of London's event scene.

Course Name:

Course Duration: 2 weeks (Monday to Friday)

Course Hours: 10am - 4pm

Course Venue: Novotel ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA

Closest Station: Custom House for ExCeL (DLR)

Certificate:

Awarded By: The Event School London

Your programme is a 2 week course and includes the following:

The Event Industry

• The role of an event manager
• The role of a venue manager
• Industry working conditions and work ethics
• Event & venue associations
• Venue operational and staffing structures
• Finding and progressing in venue event careers
• Venue & Event figures and trends

Event Coordination & Event Planning

• Event Coordination
• • Event build-up
  • Event opening - your role "on-the-day"
  • Event break-down activities
    
• Event Planning
• • Setting event dates
  • Creating event timelines
  • Developing Itineraries
  • Event project management systems
  • Developing and managing budgets

Venues and Locations

• Conducting venue research
• Securing venues and locations
• Attending venue viewings
• Hall and room set up options

Co-ordinating Event Services & Suppliers

• Identified required resources
• Types of event suppliers
• Working with checklists
• Sourcing and selecting suppliers
• Co-ordinating and monitoring supplier activities
• Basics of contracting

Event Legalities, WHS and Risk Assessments

• Identifying & understand legalities and permissions
• Health and safety considerations
• Contingency planning for events
• Preparing risk assessments for events

Venue & Event Sustainability

• What is event sustainability?
• Building a sustainable event policy
• Trends in event sustainability

Event Technology

• Hybrid Events
• Event management software & platforms
• Technology for event delivery

Event Evaluation

• Measuring event success
• Capturing customer satisfaction

Stakeholder Management

• What is a stakeholder?
• Identifying stakeholders
• Stakeholder Influence.

Venue Operations Management

• Introduction to Operations Management
• Organisational Culture
• Facility Design
• Quality and Performance
• Volunteer Management

Venue Facilities Management

• Introduction to Facilities Management
• The role of the Facilities Manager
• Venue Maintenance

Venue Design & Planning

• The key factors in venue design and planning
• Venue feasibility
• Technological planning
• Venue design trends and enhancing the user’s experience.

Venue Budget Management & Cost Control

• The role of finance
• Budget control
• Feasibility study
• Event budgeting

Supplier Sourcing, Negotiations and Contracts

• Supply Chain Management
• Sourcing Suppliers
• Contract Management
• Supplier Negotiations

Venue Event Security

• Security Management
• Essentials of Crowd Management
• Venue Safet

Venue Marketing and Commercial Opportunities

• Creating a destination that will attract event organisers, associations, sponsors, and attendees.
• Venue marketing strategy & promotions
• Maximising retail and commercial sponsorship opportunities

Venue Event Readiness

• Preparing for events
• Event simulation
• Next steps

The Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management is an intensive programme ideal for those who:

• Would like to undertake a comprehensive venue and event management course tutored by leading venue and event industry professionals
  
• Would like to develop their foundation event planning skills and build specialist venue management skills
  
• Hold entry level event or venue positions and wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to progress
  
• Would like to add a British qualification to their resume or portfolio
  
• Would like to gain a range of event planning skills to broaden opportunities within the event industry.

Students taking the Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management Course will benefit from the following:

• Expert tuition from leading venue and event industry professionals
  
• Face-to-face training provides the ideal opportunity to learn through interaction with your Facilitator and Industry.
  
• Small groups with strictly limited numbers
  
• Learn from Industry within Industry on venue tours
  
• Our training locations are on the Royal Victoria Docks. One of Europe's premier event destinations and the environment is highly conducive to your event planning studies.
  
• Enjoy learning from interactions with your fellow students who bring different perspectives and experiences to the interactive classroom sessions.
  
• You'll be gaining experience in one of the world's most famous cities. London is renowned for innovation and staging amazing events and for it's iconic venues.

Your Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management Course fees include:

• Registration, tuition, assessment and certification
• Venue site visits
• Access to digital course resources on completion of your course
• Advanced Certificate in Venue & Event Management awarded by The Event School London

Our 5-day event management courses are held in venues on the Royal Victoria Dock with our preferred venue being Novotel London Excel, E16 1AA

The Royal Victoria Docks offers a unique event destination with on-site international hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars and dock-side water sports as well as the ExCeL London premier exhibition and convention centre. ​

Closest station: Custom House on the Elizabeth Line or DLR

The Royal Victoria Docks where our courses are held, offers a range of convenient accommodation options to suit your budget.

Within easy walking distance, you'll find hotels on, and next to our preferred venues that include: Novotel, Crowne Plaza, IBIS, Doubletree by Hilton, Aloft Hotel, Good Hotel, Sunborn Yacht Hotel, Fox@Connaught, Premier Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Travelodge, The Moxy and more.

Click here to search ExCeL London campus hotels for accommodation on the Royal Victoria Docks.

Or try our Student Residence Partner Londonist for 2-week stays or more

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Novotel London ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, United Kingdom