Diploma of Event Management
From corporate conferences to music festivals, lead the events people remember. The Diploma for the people who turn a venue, a brief and a budget into something that actually delivers, on time and on brief.
Design, plan and run events people actually remember
Dive into the exciting world of event management with our Diploma of Event Management! This dynamic program equips you with the skills to design, plan, and execute a variety of events, from corporate conferences to music festivals. You'll learn about event logistics, marketing strategies, and team leadership, all while building a network of industry connections.
Whether you're passionate about crafting intimate gatherings or large-scale productions, this diploma offers the knowledge and hands-on experience to turn your vision into reality. Join us and transform your creativity into a profession that brings people together and creates lasting memories.
In the Diploma of Event Management, you'll complete 20 units covering event planning, marketing, budgeting, and on-site operations, equipping you to create memorable experiences across various industries.
20 nationally recognised units
Thirteen core units cover the foundations every event manager needs: production, on-site operations, finance, customer service, leadership, marketing, sales and safety. Seven electives let you specialise across event registration, venue selection, conference design, conflict management and risk.
Where this qualification takes you
Graduates of the Diploma of Event Management can pursue dynamic roles such as Event Coordinator, Conference Manager, or Festival Planner, orchestrating memorable experiences across various industries. This qualification also opens pathways to senior event management positions or entrepreneurial ventures within the event sector.
Event Manager
Designs, organises and coordinates all aspects of events, including selecting venues, arranging catering to ensure successful and memorable experiences.
Conference Manager
Organise and oversee all aspects of conferences, including planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-site operations, to ensure successful and impactful events.
Pick the path that suits how you actually work
Training can be delivered face to face in the workplace or in a traditional classroom environment. Students can also study within their own schedule using our online platform, or a combination of face-to-face and online training.
Fee for Service
Pay the full course fee directly with a manageable payment plan via Ezidebit. Talk to us during your enrolment call if you'd like to discuss any other available pathways for your situation.
Diploma of Event Management
Same nationally recognised SIT50322 qualification, paid directly. Payment plans available via Ezidebit with a $1,500 deposit on enrolment.
Payment plan structure
We make paying for your course simple and manageable. Courses under $1,500 are paid upfront and in full at enrolment. Courses over $1,500 can be arranged with a $1,500 deposit on enrolment, followed by a simple payment plan via Ezidebit direct debit.
Important course documents
Read the official ABHT fee schedule and refund policy before enrolling.
From form to first day: how it works
No mystery, no surprises. Here's exactly what happens after you register your interest.
Register your interest
Fill in our expression of interest form, or call (07) 3117 9722 if you'd rather chat.
Eligibility check
We'll check whether you're eligible for any government-funded training pathway.
Enrolment call
We'll discuss your enrolment, eligibility for funding, and training plan. We'll also confirm course costs and arrange payment or a payment plan.
Enrolment Induction
Attend an enrolment induction where we'll guide you through the enrolment process, answer your questions, and get you ready to start.
Let's get you started
Register your interest now and we'll be in touch within 1–2 business days.
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Senior event coordination and management roles. Common positions include Event Manager, Conference Manager, Festival Planner, Event Coordinator, Venue Manager, and Wedding Planner. The Diploma is also commonly used by people running their own event businesses to formalise the skills they're already applying day to day.
The full range: corporate conferences, music festivals, weddings, in-house events, exhibitions, sport, cultural and community events. The 13 core units cover the universal event management lifecycle (production, on-site operations, finance, marketing, leadership) and the 7 electives let you specialise in venue selection, conference design, registration and risk management.
No formal entry requirements. The Diploma sits at the senior end of the SIT events stream so most students arrive with either a Cert III or IV qualification, or a few years of operational events experience. You'll need access to an events workplace context to apply the learning, ideally one where you're coordinating real events during the course.
Fee for Service for the Diploma of Event Management is $4,600 with a $1,500 deposit and Ezidebit payment plan. We'll talk through your situation and any other available pathways during your enrolment call.
The standard duration is 12 months. Most students complete in that timeframe while working in industry. The pace is flexible, study faster if you can, take a bit longer if you need to. Just let your trainer know what fits your schedule.
Both. Our training is delivered nationally via our online platform, and we also deliver face-to-face in workplaces across Metro and SE QLD. Many students do a combination of online learning and in-person workplace assessment. The qualification is the same either way.
The Diploma is recognised by many universities for credit toward a Bachelor of Business, Tourism, Event Management, or related degree. Credit varies by provider, but many event management graduates use the qualification as a stepping stone into Bachelor-level study. We'll talk through the options on your enrolment call.
Ready to enrol?
Register your interest, and our team will be in touch within 1–2 business days. We'll talk you through course details, funding options, and what comes next. Or skip the form and pick up the phone.