Manage the delivery of professional events
A one-day course covering core skills around the strategy, design, planning and delivery of successful events
This course covers the strategy, design, planning and delivery of smooth and professional events, from the essentials of preparation to the realities of delivery and troubleshooting under pressure. You will learn hands-on skills and tricks of the trade from veteran event managers, based on a how-to approach and practical checklists.
Course format
Expect a detailed grounding in media and non-media event management techniques from Pinnacle’s seasoned event organisers and managers. Participants receive a thorough training manual to help them run smooth and successful events.
This course comprises four modules each covering a set of key concepts and skills. Within each module, best practice and key concepts are covered off in a concise briefing, followed by a range of stimulating learning activities like team workshops, group discussions, topical case studies and role-play exercises.
Modules:
1) Event concept
2) Event design
3) Event planning and preparation
4) On the day: event delivery
Learning outcomes
You will gain the skills and knowledge to consistently organise professional and slick media and non-media events.
After this course you will be able to:
- Create a strong concept and strategy for an event
- Choose the most appropriate format, scale, venue and identity for an event
- Design an engaging programme of content for your event
- Plan and prepare all aspects of event logistics and practicalities
- Manage the delivery of an event on the day
Who should attend
Core-level courses are designed at a level to help you analyse core concepts and execute universal skills.
This course is ideal for professionals from all kinds of organisations who need to organise smooth and professional events to achieve positive publicity.
NOTE: this course covers strategy, preparation and execution for all types of event. It includes guidance on handling the media at events and touches briefly on news conferences, but it is not specifically about media events. If you are interested specifically in planning and managing press conferences, you might like to consider attending a different course: Press Conference Management.
Qualification credit
This course provides Advanced Professional Qualification credit, independently accredited by Edexcel. For details, download the course brochure.
Feedback
Good interaction with the trainer and practical exercises.
- Vittorio Commarate, World Health Organization (WHO)
Good small group.
- Dannyella Glasgow, Kids Company
I liked the workshops most, it was very interactive, everyone participated with discussions
- Pricella Pinsden, Bengnet State University
Interaction, information, clarity
- Caroline Brookes, Treehouse
The trainer was excellent and engaging
- Elisa Lewis, The Arts Council Of Wales
I liked the interactive nature of the training and the professionalism of the trainers.
- SG Shehu, Nigerian Air Force