Event Planning and Management

Program Overview

Led by an experienced industry professional, this eight-week course covers essential skills, including communication, stakeholder management, and risk assessment. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and the opportunity to advance their careers in the event planning industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This is a short course in Event Planning and Management offered by Nottingham Trent University. It is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the event planning process, from venue sourcing to critical planning pathways.

• Understand and interpret a client brief
• Recognize best practices in the venue sourcing process
• Develop key communication skills for delegates and other stakeholders
• Understand the supply chain process
• Address health and safety measures, risk assessments, and safer meetings plans
• Learn different ways to engage audiences through event marketing

Teaching:

• The course is delivered in-person at the Summit Centre in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
• The course runs for eight weeks, with sessions held on Tuesdays from 6-8:30 pm.
• The course is taught by Paula Kelsey, an experienced event and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
• Paula has run hundreds of corporate events and awards ceremonies, covering various sectors, including advertising, aerospace, design, digital marketing, medical conferences, and food industry trade shows.
• She also runs her own business, Cloud 9 Event Management, and is the chair of the Alliance of Independent Event Agencies and a Board Member on the UK Awards Standards Council.

Careers:

• The course provides participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to advance their careers in the event planning industry.
• Participants will be able to confidently plan and deliver events to a professional standard.
• The course also provides participants with a certificate of attendance, which can be used to enhance their CVs.

Other:

• The course is delivered through the Enterprising Ashfield project, which is funded by the Government's Towns Fund.
• Nottingham Trent University (NTU) offers free (fully funded) places on this course to support individuals and employees of businesses based in the towns of Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.
• The course is open to anyone curious about events, whether they are already working in the industry, preparing to enter the workplace, or looking to change careers.
• The course is suitable for small businesses planning a PR opportunity or product launch, administrators, or marketing teams tasked with planning their first event.
• The course offers one-to-one attention to ensure participants leave with the skills to continue developing their skills at home or work.