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Needed everywhere
Event managers are needed in almost any kind of business - entertainment, finance, government, retail, fashion, sport, music... and so their day to day job can be filled with a huge range of exciting challenges and unique situations. If you're interested in finding out whether events could be the career path for you, please enjoy reading our website, and take a look at our event management courses to see how we might be able to help you break into this exciting industry. Needed everywhere
Teamwork
Events usually require many different teams to come together, often including several external suppliers. Successful events depend on every team and every team member doing their job to a high standard, as well as flexibility and a commitment to good cross-team communication. If you love being part of a team and working with people to create something unique, events could well be the path for you.Teamwork
Creative thinking
The event industry is all about exceeding the expectations of all parties involved in the events, and design is one of the key ways to impress. Event managers need to be real outside-the-box thinkers who have a dynamic approach to problem-solving. Design is essential to an event's success, whether you have the creative spark that can give event guests a memorable experience, or the perfectionist's streak that crafts brand awareness right down to the colour of name badges.Creativity
Strong leadership
An event management team needs strong leadership to be at its best - negotiations between clients, suppliers, company or venue staff require flexibility, quick thinking, buckets of initiative and exceptional decision making. A particular ability to spot good compromises and know what is essential to the success of the event marks out an excellent event team leader. Could you take on the challenge of directing a complicated event whilst managing the expectations of several different stakeholders?
Strong leadership
Get a head start
Our Event Essentials event management course is the perfect way to get an introduction to the event industry and give yourself a head start in beginning a career. We teach the elements that go into managing a successful event, and provide a chance to visit world-class events as they are happening. You leave with a certificate accredited by the ICM, and a big first step into a dynamic and fulfilling industry.

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