Connecting learning with event practice

Event management involves more than choosing décor or preparing a programme. Learners need to understand client briefs, budgets, suppliers, logistics, guest service and responsible decision making.

A structured curriculum connects these subjects through learning outcomes, practical activities and assessment. It helps tutors organise delivery and evaluate what learners can demonstrate.

What the EPA curriculum provides

The curriculum covers 22 units, combining event management subjects with communication, business, ICT and professional development skills.

• Defined learning outcomes and recommended teaching hours.
• Practical tasks and evidence requirements.
• Assessment guidance for evaluating learner performance.
• Integrative project work that brings several subjects together.

Institutions can use the framework to plan delivery around their learners, facilities and teaching calendar, within the curriculum licence terms.

Who can use it?

The curriculum is designed for colleges, training institutions, independent educators and organisations developing event management learning programmes.

It offers an organised starting point for new providers and a reference framework for institutions reviewing their existing teaching.

Supporting tutors with delivery

The EPA Event Management Tutor Guide, available separately, accompanies the curriculum with teaching notes, lesson plans, worked examples, classroom activities and answer guidance.

Together, the two resources help tutors connect what learners need to achieve with how to teach and assess it.

Institutions remain responsible for checking local education requirements, arranging suitable practical facilities and confirming their authority to award qualifications. Purchasing the curriculum does not itself provide accreditation or authorise EPA certification.