Australia’s specialist event management college

An upturn in fortunes for the events industry is expected over the next five years... resulting in a greater number of events being held with a greater level of attendance. IBIS World Industry Outlook (November 2013)

Sport

Fashion

Music & arts festivals

Conferences

Exhibitions

Trade shows

Parties

Weddings

Performances

Meetings

Commemorations

Product launches

Awards

Parades

Ceremonies

Incentive programs

Community & civic events

Media events

Promotions

Charity campaigns

Fun runs

Dance events

...and many more

Every week Australia’s most vibrant cities play host to literally thousands of events

It takes all types of people to organise an event.

Tick all the boxes that best describe you:

Meticulous list maker

Creative doodler

Go-getter action man/woman

Quiet, behind-the-scenes achiever

Techno savvy geek 

Total people person

Style queen/king

Team player extraordinaire

Dreamy ideas genius

All rounder nice person

Workaholic over-achiever

Mechanically-minded fix it type

Dedicated career builder

Hyper talented imagineer

Study event management with industry professionals in the comfort of your own homeBehind every great event are talented, highly trained people who make it all happen.

You could be one of those people.

Event Assistant

Operations Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Event Designer

Venue Assistant

Exhibitions Assistant

Conference Assistant

Event Sales Assistant

Event Stylist

Festival Site Assistant

In-house Meetings Assistant

Let’s face it, as with any career path you need to work your way to the top.

The best place to start is with a solid foundation in event management training.

Upon completion of the Certificate III in Events, graduates will have the skills to work in a variety of industry roles.

We are the event training specialistsWe live and breathe events. It’s all that we do and we’re good at it.

From the first day of study with us you will become immersed in the world of event management. In theory and practice.

Our college is directly connected to the event management industry. Our teaching staff are drawn from the ranks of practicing event management professionals. They also have the relevant educational qualifications to ensure you receive training that is up-to-date. and relevant to real world practice.

College of Event Management is a member of the following industry associations:

International Special Events Society (ISES) www.ises.org.au

Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) www.mea.org.au

Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) www.eeaa.com.au

International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) www.ifea.com

Sustainable Event Alliance (SEA) www.sustainable-event-alliance.org

Why study with us?

College of Event Management specialises solely in event management training.

Our mission is to produce Australia’s most sought-after event management graduates.

The Certificate in Events online course offers a first taste of what it’s really like to work in the exciting and fast- growing events industry. You will engage in a broad range of event management areas including the engagement of an event in your local town, city or region.

Online learning at College of Event Management means that you study when and where you want in a supportive learning environment.

Course content is delivered in stimulating and effective ways using the latest technology and online learning techniques on the CoEM Cloud Campus.

Student progress is closely monitored by a dedicated course coordinator. Even though the course is 100% online, students are encouraged to get to know their class peers and their course coordinators and lecturers.

What will you study?

The global events industry

Creative thinking

Event Safety

Programming

Event teamwork

Sustainable practices

Event design

Planning

Event marketing

Computer skills

Event production

Nationally accredited coursesThe Certificate III in Events (SIT30612) is a nationally accredited course approved under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) under the auspices of the Australian Quality Skills Authority (ASQA).

A Certificate III in Events can lead to higher qualifications in events, business, creative industries, hospitality, sport, tourism or travel.

Some of the key areas of study:

As the number of events increase and the field of event management matures there is a growing realisation about the continuing need to develop event management professionals who are able to create, organise and manage events.Arcodia, C. and Barker, T. “The employability prospects of graduates in event management using data from job advertisements.” University of Queensland

How you will learnLearning is 100% online, very activity based and will be a combination of:

Videos

Podcasts

Self paced research

Individual activities

Case study analysis

Site visits

Reports

Online discussions

Industry Engagement ProgramVolunteering at events is a great way to meet event professionals in your local area. Students are required to complete a certain amount of supervised event industry work experience as part of their course. This process is guided and students receive adequate support along the way.

Progressive assessmentWe believe that regular assessment tasks spread throughout the course results in better learning outcomes and way less stress. A range of assessment methods are used to keep you engaged and performing at your very best throughout the course.

Today’s event professional needs to be highly efficient in the use of information and communication systems. Our college offers the latest cutting edge cloud technology.

We help you find work in the industryCollege of Event Management provides assistance in finding employment opportunities for graduates. We provide students with advice on their resume to help you secure your first job in the event management industry.

We know peopleThe college is directly connected to the event management industry. Staff are well connected with the industry and industry specialists are regularly invited to join our online discussions to share first hand experiences and insights from the industry.

Entry requirementsEntry into the Certificate III in Events online is not reliant on completion of high school but we do have some requirements:

You must be 18 years of age or over

You must have strong demand of the English language (minimum IELTS Lvl 6)

You must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week for study

You must have access to a home computer, reliable internet access and Microsoft Office

Some applicants may be required to complete an online Literacy, Language & Numeracy test

Fees must be paid in full prior to commencement

International studentsInternational students are welcome to apply for our online Certificate III in Events.

We invite you to apply nowYou can RSVP to our invitation to enrol at College of Event Management:

Apply online Apply via our online enrolment form www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au

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