How can I learn about events management?

In a nutshell:

For training in event management:

Go to a good advertising school.
Choose a sandwich course to gain experience more quickly.
Choose courses in tourism, communications, the arts and information.
Work as an animator and agent to learn about the sector.

Which course should I choose to train in event management?

Events management is a sector that recruits even without a diploma, as long as you have the creativity needed to flourish in it. However, it’s always a good idea to get some training first. You can choose from the following courses:

A BTS

By opting for a BTS, you choose to study for 2 years in a field related to event management. This could be communications, tourism, art or even business. You can learn the basics and techniques needed to become a good events agent, for example.

A degree, professional degree or bachelor’s degree

If you choose to study for a 3-year higher education qualification, you will benefit from a more comprehensive training programme. This will give you a more solid grounding for working in the events sector. While a bachelor’s degree is much more theoretical, a professional bachelor’s degree gives you more practical experience. The latter is more professional than the former.

If you have ambitions for an international career and plan to have foreign clients or work abroad, opt for a bachelor’s degree.

A master’s degree

The Master’s degree is equivalent to 5 years’ study. It’s a course that allows you to deepen your knowledge of the sector. It also gives you enough time to develop all the skills you need to excel in the events industry. It can also give you access to certain professions such as artistic director.

Why train in events management?

The events industry is a highly competitive environment, especially if you decide to become an entrepreneur. You need to be one of the best if you want to break through and compete for contracts. Training in events management at an advertising school can make all the difference.

What skills are needed to train in event management?

To train in event management, you need to have certain skills, which are as follows:

A sense of creativity

If you want to work in events management, you’re choosing a creative profession. In fact, during your training, you’ll have to choose creative subjects if you want to excel in the field. So it’s your sense of creativity that you’re trying to develop in advertising school.

Patience

Whether you’re an agent or an events project manager, organising and/or creating an event is an art. Any artistic activity requires patience, especially when you have to tailor the project to the client’s preferences. You need to know how to deal with the pressure and stress of impatient, demanding clients.

Versatility

An events professional must always be versatile. Organising, managing and coordinating an event can require you to be both an artist and a technician. It is this versatility that can enable you to successfully carry out the most difficult assignments in the events industry.

What courses does Sup de pub offer in event management?

You can find a list of programmes that train you in event management on the Sup de Pub website. You are also free to go to the FAQ section if you need specific information about admission and course content.

For example, you can choose to study marketing and communication in the cultural and creative industries in your^4th and^5th years. You can also choose to specialise in event strategy and production in your final year.

How can I find an internship to train in events management?

To find an internship in events management, you can always go to companies specialising in events management and tell them what you want. Or you can write an application for an internship and send it to several companies to increase your chances of being accepted by one of them.

Is it possible to take a sandwich course in events management?

At Supdepub, it’s possible to train in events management on a sandwich course. This is even advisable if you want to gain experience more quickly. What’s more, you have the advantage of already having at least some initial professional experience when you leave the advertising school.