Trivandi Academy Course

The Essentials Series

Six Stages of Major Events 101 are now available as individual modules, priced, designed, and packaged to help you tailor your learning

More Choices. Greater Flexibility. Learning Adapted to You.

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The Essentials Series provides a flexible alternative to the comprehensive, CMI-certified Major Events 101 course.

The Series features six modules, each focusing on a specific stage of the ME101 curriculum. If you're not ready to commit to the entire accredited ME101 course, you can now explore at your own pace through the Series.

Each module is affordable, ranges from 1.5 to 7 hours, and can be completed within six months, with content accessible on mobile and desktop devices.

On-the-go major events learning has never been easier. Start your journey today!

Areyou….

    Graduating soon, exploring career choices?
    New to the industry, looking to broaden knowledge?
    Freelancing, keen to expand your skills?
    Seasoned professional, seeking latest innovations and trends?
    Experienced leader, coordinating multiple functions and people?
    Seeking world-class, flexible and affordable training options?

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WhyParticipate?

Whoisitfor?

Anyone and everyone working in the wonderful world of major events, including:

    Students
    Managers and Leadership
    Project / Operations Managers
    Venue Developers
    LOC/OCOG Personnel
    Sport/Event Rights Holders
    Delivery Agencies
    Event Co-Ordinators
    Venue Operators
    Host City Officials
    Hospitality Providers
    Government Officials
    International Federations
    National Governing Bodies
    Prospective Bidding Nations

ExploreToday! 

Strategy & Bidding
Event Planning
Commercial & Procurement
Operational Readiness
Event Operations
Evaluation & Legacy

1.5-7 hours per module

6 month completion window

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Strategy and Bidding

Unlock the secrets to successful bidding,with practical tools and insights from bid teams behind Olympics, World Expos and World Cups. Perfect intro or refresher for bid professionals!

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Event Planning

The Trivandi Major Event Planning Framework, has shaped some of the world’s most successful global events. Gain insights into how you too can take accelerate your major event planning and take your expertise to new heights!

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Commercial and Procurement

A two-tier look at running a best-in-class procurement function whilst maximizing commercial returns. Learn how to manage risk, rights and financial operations.

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Operational Readiness

You’ll learn about the meticulous planning, rigorous testing, rehearsals and careful fine-tuning needed totransition successfully from planning to opening day operations.

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Event Operations

With real-world, engaging case studies, this expertly structured module equips you with the resources to deliver major event operations with clarity, precision, and context.

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Evaluation and Legacy

This module covers the practical questions and answers to help you design a comprehensive evaluation and legacy report strategy.

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LearnFromLeadingIndustryExperts

The Essential Series has been developed by Trivandi’s specialist events team and Associate Network of subject matter experts, in partnership with Dr Mike Duignan, a highly experienced university professor and expert in the economics and social impacts of events and festivals, who is Trivandi’s Director of Research, Innovation & Education.

It features over 20 video interviews with seasoned major event experts who have planned and delivered the world’s biggest and most complex events and venues. These include:

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Lord Paul Deighton

Former CEO, London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

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James Bulley

CEO, Trivandi, former London 2012 Director of Venues and Infrastructure and CEO Ashgabat 2017 AIMAG

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Giles Long

TV Presenter, motivational speaker and inventor of Paralympic classification graphics system LEXI

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Nicky Hughes

Former London 2012 Head of Government Relations and Public Affairs, and Communications Expert

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Piers Shepperd

Technical Director of multiple major ceremonies

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Mari Holloway

Strategic and Operational Leader in Catering, Cleaning and Waste

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Participants will receive first-hand knowledge, experience and learnings directly from these experts and their accumulated pool of knowledge across projects including:

    Olympic Games
    Music Festivals
    Multi-Sport Games
    FIFA World Cup
    Major Exhibitions
    Eden Project
    F1 Grand Prix
    World Expos
    Government Summits
    Cultural Events
    Major Stadiums & Arenas
    Villa Park, Aston Villa Football Club

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Learn from the best and access modern, career-defining training covering all key event management disciplines.