QQI Event Management

QQI Level 6 component certificate in Events Management (6N4800)

Learners have 10 weeks to complete the course. Learners work at their own pace and may commence at any time of year.

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Qualification on the NFQ (Ireland).

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QQI Event Management

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Course Details

This distance learning, QQI accredited Events Management course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This distance learning course is designed to equip candidates with comprehensive event planning and management skills. Students will learn how to: (1) develop event proposals for clients, (2) develop innovative event concepts, (3) conduct feasibility analysis for events, (4) lead teams during events, (5) manage suppliers and service providers, (6) develop event plans, work breakdown and event schedules, (7) develop quality management and risk plans, and (8) develop skills for staging events. The course is designed for those working in Event Management companies, Large Companies, SMEs, Public Sector or community and voluntary sectors. The course covers all categories of events including Business Events, Exhibitions, Conferences, Festivals, Charity Events, Entertainment Events, Sports Events, and Private Social Events (e.g. weddings, parties).

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this Events Management course?
  • Professional Event Planners: Individuals currently working or aspiring to work in event planning, with a focus on developing event proposals, innovative concepts, and managing event logistics.
  • Conference Organisers: Specialising in planning and executing conferences, including identifying client needs, concept development, and event marketing.
  • Wedding and Party Planners: Professionals focusing on personal events like weddings and parties, skilled in creating detailed event plans and managing client expectations.
  • Marketing Professionals in Event Planning: Those in marketing roles who are involved in planning and executing events as part of broader marketing strategies.
  • Public Relations Professionals: Individuals in public relations who organise and manage events to promote brands or causes, including managing media relations and event publicity​​​​​​.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate.
  • Learners are required to have access to or be involved in the planning and execution of an event (this can be on a voluntary basis). This is to facilitate the completion of a post-event evaluation.
  • As this NFQ level 6 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this Events Management course
Unit 1: The Event Management Industry
  • Introduction to event management
  • Event management industry
  • Classification of events
  • Event marketing
Unit 2: The event plan
  • The event plan
  • Identifying client needs
  • Research
  • Concept development
  • Concept screening
  • The event plan document
  • The event contract
Unit 3: Managing people and partners
  • Recruitment
  • Using volunteers
  • Event organisation structures
  • Motivating and developing
  • Reviewing progress
  • Managing suppliers
Unit 4: Event logistics and quality plan
  • Introduction
  • Scheduling effort
  • Monitoring and documenting
  • Legal issues
Unit 5: Staging an event
  • Introduction
  • The ‘build-up’
  • The ‘load-in’
  • The ‘show’
  • The ‘shutdown’
  • Post-event evaluation
Assessment
  • This Events Management course is assessed through a portfolio/collection of work worth 60% and a skills demonstration worth 40%.
  • A portfolio or collection of work is a collection of pieces of work produced over a period of time showcases skills, competencies, and learning achievements. A skills demonstration is a practical assessment where the learner performs specific that  demonstrate a range of skills.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
  • This Events Management course leads to a level 6 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this level 6 component certificate as credit towards QQI Advanced Certificates including Tourism with Business (6M5012) and Sports, Recreation and Exercise (6M5147). For more details contact us.
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion, you will receive a QQI Level 6 component certificate in Event Management (6N4800). This component is worth 15 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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March 20, 2025

Very good.

Student March 2025

I would do it again

July 9, 2024

I would do it again

Student July 2024
Verified

I learned a lot when completing this course and I will definitely be recommending to more people.

July 4, 2024

I learned a lot when completing this course and I will definitely be recommending to more people.

Student July 2024
Verified

An excellent selection of online courses on offer, allowing you to learn at your own pace and from anywhere you have an internet connection. This is great for me because I don't have access to traditional full-time education at this point in my life. Quality education All CMIT courses are valued and popular in Ireland, providing students with a quality education. I prefer to study and study in order to learn and create new skills for me, as well as to advance my career in my existing job and strive step by step towards my desired profession. I consider the CMIT course platform to be an excellent, affordable, convenient and high-quality education option for me, thanks to CMIT, I can improve my skills and move towards the desired results, be a professional in my field, apply my knowledge in my work, be useful to a new society, a new job and try to make the world a better place.

May 21, 2024

An excellent selection of online courses on offer, allowing you to learn at your own pace and from anywhere you have an internet connection. This is great for me because I don’t have access to traditional full-time education at this point in my life. Quality education All CMIT courses are valued and popular in Ireland, providing students with a quality education. I prefer to study and study in order to learn and create new skills for me, as well as to advance my career in my existing job and strive step by step towards my desired profession. I consider the CMIT course platform to be an excellent, affordable, convenient and high-quality education option for me, thanks to CMIT, I can improve my skills and move towards the desired results, be a professional in my field, apply my knowledge in my work, be useful to a new society, a new job and try to make the world a better place.

Student May 2024
Verified

Thoroughly enjoyed it an my tutor was fabulous!

March 21, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed it an my tutor was fabulous!

Student March 2024
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Karen my tutor was amazing and I loved this course.

March 19, 2024

Karen my tutor was amazing and I loved this course.

Student March 2024
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Absolutely fantastic and very happy with it.

October 31, 2023

Absolutely fantastic and very happy with it.

Student October 2023
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Really enjoyed the course. Thank you.

October 9, 2023

Really enjoyed the course. Thank you.

Student October 2023
Verified

The course was fantastic.

October 2, 2023

The course was fantastic.

Student September 2023
Verified

This course contained great information about the legal aspects of managing an event, which was fascinating.

June 26, 2023

This course contained great information about the legal aspects of managing an event, which was fascinating.

Student June 2023
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The course has provided great insight into planning an event. The most interesting of which has been learning about all the laws involved with planning an event.

June 6, 2023

The course has provided great insight into planning an event. The most interesting of which has been learning about all the laws involved with planning an event.

Student June 2023
Verified

I am very happy with the course. The content was interesting and organised in a transparent way, which helped my learning. The assessment part was clear and the tasks were well explained. I really enjoyed the warm and student friendly atmosphere at CMIT. I would like to express my thanks to Karen, my tutor, for her great support. I would like to thank all the staff at CMIT for their help.

May 9, 2023

I am very happy with the course. The content was interesting and organised in a transparent way, which helped my learning. The assessment part was clear and the tasks were well explained. I really enjoyed the warm and student friendly atmosphere at CMIT. I would like to express my thanks to Karen, my tutor, for her great support. I would like to thank all the staff at CMIT for their help.

Student May 2023
Verified

Very interesting and helpful

March 3, 2023

Very interesting and helpful

Student March 2023
Verified

The course is informative and the contents are presented in a transparent way, which makes learning easier and faster. The quizzes help with revision of the content. I like the assessment part as it is clearly defined.

March 3, 2023

The course is informative and the contents are presented in a transparent way, which makes learning easier and faster. The quizzes help with revision of the content. I like the assessment part as it is clearly defined.

Student March 2023
Verified

I really enjoyed studying this course it was straight forward and tested my abilities in a positive way. My tutor Karen was excellent and always there to help and go the extra mile to ensure i was understanding my course.

February 15, 2023

I really enjoyed studying this course it was straight forward and tested my abilities in a positive way. My tutor Karen was excellent and always there to help and go the extra mile to ensure i was understanding my course.

Student February 2023
Verified

This was a very informative course and all skills learned were of great use and hopefully will continue to be in other future roles. All of the information in particular implementing Ghantt Charts is currently being put into practice in my current role.

January 13, 2023

This was a very informative course and all skills learned were of great use and hopefully will continue to be in other future roles. All of the information in particular implementing Ghantt Charts is currently being put into practice in my current role.

Student January 2023
Verified

Currently very much enjoying it and I find that it is a perfect level of challenging but understandable.

June 28, 2022

Currently very much enjoying it and I find that it is a perfect level of challenging but understandable.

Student June 2022
Verified

It was an interesting course, I got more than the knowledge and skills I needed and my tutor Karen Cunningham was the best.

June 20, 2022

It was an interesting course, I got more than the knowledge and skills I needed and my tutor Karen Cunningham was the best.

Student June 2022
Verified

Great course.

June 13, 2022

Great course.

Student June 2022
Verified

Really excellent course for anyone interested in a career in events.

May 25, 2022

Really excellent course for anyone interested in a career in events.

Student May 2022
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I thoroughly enjoyed the course content and found the assessment work engaging.

April 28, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed the course content and found the assessment work engaging.

Student April 2022
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Really enjoying the course. I like how I can pause and rewind lectures and go over them in my own time to fully understand the content.

April 27, 2022

Really enjoying the course. I like how I can pause and rewind lectures and go over them in my own time to fully understand the content.

Student April 2022
Verified

It's all good, easy to follow and there's perfect amount of time to complete the assignments and quiz.

March 28, 2022

It’s all good, easy to follow and there’s perfect amount of time to complete the assignments and quiz.

Student March 2022
Verified

All good, will definitely recommend to others.

March 25, 2022

All good, will definitely recommend to others.

Student March 2022
Verified

I think the course is very interesting and will help me have a better upstanding of events management and what all goes into the process of making a event happen

March 2, 2022

I think the course is very interesting and will help me have a better upstanding of events management and what all goes into the process of making a event happen

Student February 2022
Verified

Very much enjoying the course so far which I find very flexible and easy to navigate as a parent and full time workers.

July 16, 2021

Very much enjoying the course so far which I find very flexible and easy to navigate as a parent and full time workers.

Student June 2021
Verified

I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it.

April 22, 2021

I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it.

Student April 2021
Verified

I can’t fault this course in any way really, I really enjoyed the assignments, I thought the information was clear to follow, the videos compliment the chapter notes very well and my tutor, Karen, was lovely and very quick responses. I have already been telling others to look at CMIT for course and can see myself using it again in the future!

November 12, 2020

I can’t fault this course in any way really, I really enjoyed the assignments, I thought the information was clear to follow, the videos compliment the chapter notes very well and my tutor, Karen, was lovely and very quick responses. I have already been telling others to look at CMIT for course and can see myself using it again in the future!

Student November 2020
Verified

I would like to thank Karen for all of her help on assessments and general queries.

October 20, 2020

I would like to thank Karen for all of her help on assessments and general queries.

Student October 2020
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i enjoyed the course and its content. I felt this helped me a lot to understand the areas that i had not thought about.

October 20, 2020

i enjoyed the course and its content. I felt this helped me a lot to understand the areas that i had not thought about.

Student October 2020
Verified

Karen and Sinead were fantastic, very friendly and helpful. I will recommend CMIT to my friends and colleagues.

August 12, 2020

Karen and Sinead were fantastic, very friendly and helpful. I will recommend CMIT to my friends and colleagues.

Student August 2020
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Sinead and Karen were fantastic and helped me during the completion of this course.

July 20, 2020

Sinead and Karen were fantastic and helped me during the completion of this course.

Student July 2020
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Really enjoyed doing the course.

June 29, 2020

Really enjoyed doing the course.

Student June 2020
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I loved this course it was so interesting and so full full of information. But never felt bombarded with too much information the lay out is excellent. I am so happy I did this course.

June 15, 2020

I loved this course it was so interesting and so full full of information. But never felt bombarded with too much information the lay out is excellent. I am so happy I did this course.

Student June 2020
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I thought the video content was very well put together and some excellent tips/points included in them.

June 8, 2020

I thought the video content was very well put together and some excellent tips/points included in them.

Student June 2020
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Really enjoyed it. Was a new experience for me and wouldn’t put me off doing another course.

May 12, 2020

Really enjoyed it. Was a new experience for me and wouldn’t put me off doing another course.

Student May 2020
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I choose CMIT as I have previously done my childcare level 6 with CMIT. I think CMIT go above and beyond for students with great help from tutors and the reception / office girls could not be nicer and extremely helpful.

April 27, 2020

I choose CMIT as I have previously done my childcare level 6 with CMIT. I think CMIT go above and beyond for students with great help from tutors and the reception / office girls could not be nicer and extremely helpful.

Student April 2020
Verified

All members of staff were very helpful, the notes were very helpful to understanding the material and it was well put together. The tutor was also very communicative and helpful. I would definitely consider doing another management or a separate course in future with this provider if given the opportunity by an employer or in a career position or training. I've done other classroom based courses before but this was a lot better because it was more flexible and there was no transport costs or times needed.

April 27, 2020

All members of staff were very helpful, the notes were very helpful to understanding the material and it was well put together. The tutor was also very communicative and helpful. I would definitely consider doing another management or a separate course in future with this provider if given the opportunity by an employer or in a career position or training. I’ve done other classroom based courses before but this was a lot better because it was more flexible and there was no transport costs or times needed.

Student April 2020
Verified

I've very much enjoying the course, the content is very well written, the videos are really helpful and the quiz is a great way to recap the section.

April 6, 2020

I’ve very much enjoying the course, the content is very well written, the videos are really helpful and the quiz is a great way to recap the section.

Student April 2020
Verified

Would have nothing negative to say about studying with CMIT. I would highly recommend them and have done so since starting my course.

April 1, 2020

Would have nothing negative to say about studying with CMIT. I would highly recommend them and have done so since starting my course.

Student April 2020
Verified

Amazing course! Great help and support always from Karen! would recommend this 100%

March 29, 2020

Amazing course! Great help and support always from Karen! would recommend this 100%

Student March 2020
Verified

The course was very easy to follow, as the website is extremely user-friendly. My tutor Karen Cunningham was helpful and accommodating. Assignments were broken down and I found them comprehensible and manageable.

March 24, 2020

The course was very easy to follow, as the website is extremely user-friendly. My tutor Karen Cunningham was helpful and accommodating. Assignments were broken down and I found them comprehensible and manageable.

Student March 2020
Verified

Very clear, the course content is attainable and easy to understand. My tutor, Karen Cunningham is very helpful and quick to respond.

January 23, 2020

Very clear, the course content is attainable and easy to understand. My tutor, Karen Cunningham is very helpful and quick to respond.

Student January 2020
Verified

This course is very helpful and is easy to understand for those who do not have much experience with this area.

January 7, 2020

This course is very helpful and is easy to understand for those who do not have much experience with this area.

Student January 2020
Verified

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Learned a lot of new information and the recommended reading books have been great. Really enjoyed the time working on the assessments.

December 4, 2019

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Learned a lot of new information and the recommended reading books have been great. Really enjoyed the time working on the assessments.

Student December 2019
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The course was great for improving my knowledge in this area. It was very straightforward and easy to comprehend

November 15, 2019

The course was great for improving my knowledge in this area. It was very straightforward and easy to comprehend

Student November 2019
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I think this course is excellent. It lets you study when you what with no real deadlines and it lets study from at home.

November 11, 2019

I think this course is excellent. It lets you study when you what with no real deadlines and it lets study from at home.

Student November 2019
Verified

I have really enjoyed the course to date, the content is clear, concise and easy to follow in PDF form. While Assessment 2 was very useful, I found the scale of the assignment and quite challenging.

August 12, 2019

I have really enjoyed the course to date, the content is clear, concise and easy to follow in PDF form. While Assessment 2 was very useful, I found the scale of the assignment and quite challenging.

Student August 2019
Verified

I loved it! I learned a lot and it was very straight forward and gave a lot of information.

May 16, 2019

I loved it! I learned a lot and it was very straight forward and gave a lot of information.

Student May 2019
Verified

It was a good overall event management course.

May 16, 2019

It was a good overall event management course.

Student May 2019
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