Event Management Courses around Australia
Event management is an exciting career with so many different pathways. Taking a course is a great way to get started and can help fast-track to your first event manager role, or to upskill for running events in your current job.Check out our round up of the many options available around Australia and online.
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Should I Study Event Management?

Think about the roles you’ve performed to date.
They may not include running events, but if you have some of the following traits suggested by College of Event Management then chances are you’ll thrive in Event Management courses:
1. Super organised

You love planning, prioritising and checklists!
2. A ‘people person’

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3. Creative (and quick) problem solver

4. Energetic person

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Test the Waters or Dive Right In?

You might test the waters with a shorter course first, or dive right in with a diploma or university degree specialising in events.
Choosing an event management course from one of the many available options can help you get your foot in the door. Study locally or online, part time or full time, depending on your schedule, location and learning style.
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Event Management Short Courses


Event Management Training
Executive Certificate in Event Management

Duration:
4 days

Delivery:
lectures, in-class activities and case studies

Locations:
Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Perth, Singapore

Ideal for:
Beginners and Executive Assistants looking to upskill in events.

CCE (College of Continuing Education – Sydney University)
Event Management Essentials

Duration:
1 day

Delivery:
workshop

Location:
Sydney

The focus is on running successful meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.
Ideal for:
Beginners and Executive Assistants looking to learn more about running events.

Swinburne
Event Management Short Course

Duration:
2 days

Delivery:
face-to-face

Locations:
Hawthorn, Hobart

Ideal for:
Beginners and anybody needing a quick refresher on the key elements of event management.

College of Event Management
Foundation Course

Duration:
6 weeks

Delivery:
online

Ideal for:
getting a feel for the industry, and there’s the option to continue on with the College of Event Management’s Certificate and Diploma courses.
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Event Management Certificate & Diploma Courses

Online & multi-state delivery – incl. NSW


TAFE
Certificate III in Event Management
Diploma of Event Management
Advanced Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1-2 years

Course length depends on part time, full time or online format, ranging from 12 months to 2 years.

Australia Institute of Business and Technology
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1-2 years (full time)

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart
Sydney, Brisbane, Hobart

The Advanced Diploma delves deeper to provide more detailed learning and practical experience in event management.

College of Event Management
Event Starter – Certificate III in Events
Event Manager – Diploma in Events

Duration:
20 – 40 weeks

Delivery:
online

Locations:
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane (for blended Diploma only)
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane (for blended Diploma only)

Event Starter offers a thorough introduction to event management, with entry level practical skills and the chance to volunteer at live events.
Event Manager covers all aspects of event management in more detail, with an industry placement program and exposure to industry connections.

William Angliss Institute
Diploma of Event Management
Advanced Diploma of Event Management
Bachelor of Event Management

Duration:
1, 2 and 3 years full time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Melbourne, Sydney
Melbourne, Sydney

The degree course offers a thorough grounding in events with options to specialise.

Torrens University Australia
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1 year full time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Sydney, Brisbane and online
Sydney, Brisbane and online

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VIC


Victoria University Polytechnic
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1 year full time (part time options available)

Delivery:
face to face with eLearning

Locations:
Footscray, Nicholson
Footscray, Nicholson

Topics covered include planning, communication and organisation skills, as well as staging, budgeting and risk management.

Swinburne
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1 year full time (part time options available)

Delivery:
face to face

Locations:
Hawthorn
Hawthorn


Holmesglen
Diploma of Event Management Professional Program

Duration:
1 year part time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
St Kilda Road
St Kilda Road

It’s ideal for mature age students and executive assistants who are currently running events in all private and public sectors.

Holmesglen
Diploma of Event Management with Certificate III in Live Production and Services

Duration:
1 year full time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
St Kilda Road
St Kilda Road

Industry placements provide practical experience to apply course learnings.

Melbourne Polytechnic
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1 year full time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Preston
Preston


Box Hill Institute
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1 year full time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Boxhill, Lilydale
Boxhill, Lilydale

It’s designed to prepare you for a role in the industry, and is also a great pathway to university studies.

The Gordon
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1 year full time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Geelong city
Geelong city

Apply your learnings in the real world with industry placements and work experience.
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QLD


Barrington College Australia
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1-2 years, full time or part time

Delivery:
on campus and online

Locations:
Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast or online
Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast or online

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NT


Charles Darwin University
Diploma of Event Management

Duration:
1 year full time

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Palmerston
Palmerston

The Diploma of Event Management at Charles Darwin University gives students a broad range of event management skills and processes. It’s designed as a pathway into tourism and travel, hospitality, sport, cultural, and community sectors.
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Event Manager University Programs


University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Bachelor of Management (Events) (3 years FT)
Graduate Certificate of Event Management (0.5 year FT)
Graduate Diploma of Event Management (0.5 year FT)
Master of Event Management (1.5 years FT)

The focus is on planning, thinking critically, managing projects and leading teams.

University of SA
Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management)

Duration:
3 years full time

Delivery:
on campus (some components online)

Locations:
City West
City West


ICMS
Bachelor of Event Management (2 years)
Graduate Certificate in Event Management (6 months)
Master of Event Management (2 years)

Duration:
1, 2 years full time (Grad Certificate 6 months)

Delivery:
on campus

Locations:
Sydney – northern beaches
Sydney – northern beaches

The Graduate Certificate enables eligible students to join the second semester of the Master of Event Management.
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Gain new skills and confidence to run amazing events

Whether you want to test the waters with a short workshop, or dive deeper into a diploma, degree, or postgraduate event management qualification, there’s no shortage of courses to choose from.
Learning event management skills and processes will help you land that first role, or give you the knowledge and confidence you need to run events to be proud of in your current job.
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