Course Information

Introduction

Successful events require careful planning, effective coordination, and attention to detail. Whether organising conferences, exhibitions, workshops, corporate meetings, or public events, structured planning helps manage resources, reduce risks, control budgets, and deliver positive experiences for participants and stakeholders.

This five-day course provides practical knowledge and tools for planning professional events from concept to completion. Participants will learn how to define objectives, develop event plans, manage budgets, coordinate suppliers, assess risks, and evaluate event outcomes through practical exercises and real-world event planning scenarios.

Objectives

1. Plan professional events by defining objectives, scope, stakeholders, budgets, and delivery requirements.
2. Develop comprehensive event plans that include schedules, resource allocation, supplier coordination, and contingency arrangements.
3. Apply practical risk management techniques to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and safety risks.
4. Coordinate venues, logistics, communications, and event teams to ensure efficient event delivery.
5. Evaluate event performance using participant feedback, operational metrics, and post-event reviews to support continuous improvement.

Who Should Attend?

1. Event Managers and Event Coordinators.
2. Marketing and Communications Professionals responsible for events.
3. Project Managers involved in conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events.
4. Administrative Professionals responsible for organising meetings and organisational events.
5. Anyone responsible for planning, coordinating, or delivering professional events.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.