Certificate in Event Risk Management - Distance Learning

Certificate in Event Risk Management (Cert. Event Risk Man.) by Distance Learning

Introduction

Risk management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events. Risks can come from uncertainty in financial markets, project failures, legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters as well as deliberate attacks from an adversary.

This online learning course will teach students how to manage risks that are associated with events.

Course Content

Event Management Planning

The Key role of the Event Manager in the Planning Team, Outlining Core Roles and Responsibilities, Team Dynamics, Task and Event Timelines, Managing Event Planning Schedules; Feasibility Studies, Identifying Event Goals and Listing Objectives, Event Organizational Charts, Duty Rosters, Record Keeping Mechanisms, Recruitment, Reviewing Event Contracts and Agreements, Troubleshooting Event Co-ordination, Creation and Presentation of Proposals to Clients.

Co­ordinating Events

Developing Creative Elements, Scheduling Entertainment, Site Planning and Inspection, Analysis and Management of the Registration and Admission Process, Providing Adequate Event Security, Planning Event Protocol Requirements, Co­ordinating Event Speakers with additional Entertainment for maximum effect, Identifying Appropriate Food and Beverage Menus, Event Contingency Planning.

Risk Management in Events

The Meaning of Risk, Characteristics of Risk Management, Strategy and Process, Risk Management Frameworks, Understanding the Event Risks.

Managing Health and Safety

Duty of care, Workplace Health and Safety, Facility Safety, Hazard Management, Electrical Safety, Gas Safety, Sanitation, Animal Safety and Handling, Amusement Structure Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Critical Issues for Event Safety, Pyrotechnic Safety, Stage Safety.

Event Risk Assessment

Strategy, Risk and Crisis, Develop Risk Assessment, Risk Assessment Tools, Identifying and Valuing Risks, Threat Identification, Event Impact & Consequences, Vulnerability Assessment, Key Risk Indicators, New and Emerging Risks - Reputation, Environmental and Social.

Training and Communications

Communication Guidelines, Internal Staff Training, External Staff Training, Procedure Manuals, Assessing Skills and Training Required (e.g. first aid).

Risk Measurement

Risk Mitigation, Balancing Cost and Benefit, Dealing with Exposure to Risk using the 4T's - Terminate, Tolerate Risk Appetite, Risk Thresholds, Risk Management Tools, Risk Register, Risk Tracking, Measuring Success, Internal Audits of Risk Management Strategy and Processes.

Accident, Incident and Emergency Management

Public Liability and Insurance, Accident and Incident forms, Planning for Hot or Wet and Stormy Weather Conditions, Emergency Management Plan for Fire, Explosion, Dangerous Chemical Release, Medical Emergency, Bomb Threat, Robbery etc., Emergency Services Management, Fire Safety, Contingency Planning, Evacuation Plans and Training, Crisis Management Strategy, Media Management during a Crisis or Emergency, Management of Complaints.

Risk Management Project

The project is an important part of the course. Each course participant is given a project brief. Participants are asked at the end of the course to produce a Risk Management Proposal with their recommendations to the examiners. This gives participants the opportunity to use the knowledge they have obtained during the course in a focused way and develops proposal-writing and creative skills.

Methods of Learning

Online Lecture Modules, Subject Expert Feedback Sessions after each Module, Practical Case Studies, End of Module Assignments, etc.

Subject Experts

Fitzwilliam Institute Group maintains a panel of qualified Subject Experts.

Who Should Apply?

Anyone working in Event Management, in an entry or support position, or those who wish to make a career change to Event Management. The course will also benefit anyone who has Event Management as part of their job specification.

Qualifications

Successful students qualify for the Certificate in Event Risk Management (Cert. Event Risk Man.). The Certificate is awarded at Distinction, Credit or Pass Level. This course is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management and is Industry and Internationally recognized in over 140 different countries worldwide.

Start Date

25 May 2012

Course Application

Application for this course is available immediately online through our Course Payments Page.

Course Duration

6 weeks to 6 calendar months depending on individual progress.

Fees

€495.00

All course material is included in the fee. Fees are payable by credit card, debit card, bank draft/transfer, cheque or PayPal. All fees must be paid before the course starts

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Disclaimer

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Distance Learning Courses as part of the Fitzwilliam Institute Group closes on Bank Holidays and for a number of days at Christmas and New Year. Fitzwilliam Institute Group reserves the right to postpone, cancel or alter courses without notice or to change any of the details in this web page. Fees are not refundable unless the course is cancelled by Fitzwilliam Institute Group.

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