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UCT Events Management | Short course


Registrations close: 26 July 2013
Course begins: 5 August 2013
Course fee:

R9,300



 7 hours per week

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The course in a nutshell:

  • 10-week part-time short course presented online throughout South Africa
  • Learn the fundamentals of developing and managing events of any size 
  • Gain the skills to design, administer and market events, and to manage event operations and risks
  • Results in a Certificate in Events Management from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

Module 1    Introduction to events management
Module 2
    Event role players
Module 3    Bidding and securing an event
Module 4    Event organisation and project management
Module 5    Event operations and logistics
Module 6    Event design and decor
Module 7    Financial management of events
Module 8    Risk management
Module 9    Sustainable events and event greening
Module 10  Event marketing and sponsorship

Who should attend this course?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to acquire or sharpen their skills in the area of events management.

More specifically, it is useful for wedding planners, hotel or guesthouse staff, exhibition organisers, restaurateurs, florists and décor vendors, and those involved in the tourism industry. The content applies both to those who organise events themselves, and to those who occasionally need to oversee subcontracted event management companies as part of their job. Whether you want to become an event planner or are already involved with planning events, you will benefit from doing this course.

For more details, please contact:

Contact person: Jade
Telephone: +27 (0)21 447 7565
Email: jade.methven@getsmarter.co.za




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