Introduction to Event Management

The appeal of the contemporary events planning industry can be understood simply by taking a look at the numbers.  In the United Kingdom alone, the industry is valued in excess of £42.3 billion.  It is an industry that creates approximately 570,000 fulltime jobs, attracting over 85 million attendees every year.  What’s more, around 83% of those who work in the industry expect its significance and value to continue growing, both significantly and indefinitely.  In terms of job security, satisfaction and potential rewards, there are few industries of any kind that come close to event planning.

Explore a concise yet comprehensive introduction to event management with this inspiring tutorial.  Study the main tasks involved in event planning, along with the key skills required to become an event planner, the basics of the event planning process and associated challenges. Key subtopics include logistics, budgeting, creating an event schedule, evaluating and selecting venues, accessibility, event health and safety and many more besides.