Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Recreation and Events Management in South Africa

Certificate in Recreation and Events Management is designed to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan, organize and manage recreational activities and events in various settings. The course aims to equip students with the fundamental principles and practical techniques needed to excel in the field of recreation and events management. The course covers topics such as as;
i. Event planning
ii. Project management
iii. Marketing
iv. Budgeting
v. Risk management
vi. Communication skills.

Below are some of the ideal job opportunities for Certificate in Recreation and Events Management graduates in South Africa:
i. Conference Organizer
ii. Sports Events Coordinator
iii. Festival Coordinator
iv. Corporate Events Planner
v. Tourism Events Coordinator
vi. Community Engagement Officer
vii. Marketing and Promotions Coordinator
viii. Event Coordinator
ix. Event Manager
x. Recreation Officer
xi. Venue Manager
xii. Wedding Planner

Institutions Offering Certificate in Recreation and Events Management

•  College SA, Cape Town   
  (a) Events Co-Ordination: Short Course
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Your Career in Events
  
  (ii) The World of Events
  
  (iii) Events in Practice
  
  
  Entry requirements
  
  (i) Grade 10
  
  (ii) Ability to read and write English
  
  (iii) At least 16 years old
  
  
  Fees: R5,250
  
  
  Program duration: 6 months
  
  
  (b) Events Co-Ordination: Proficiency Course
  
  
  Modules covered
  
  (i) Networking for Success
  
  (ii) Project Teams
  
  (iii) Basic Events Management
  
  (iv) Events and Tourism
  
  
  
  Entry requirements
  
  Events Co-Ordination: Short Course
  
  
  Fees: R7,000
  
  
  Course duration: 8 months
  
  
  
  (c) Events Co-Ordination: Skills Course
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Advanced Events Management
  
  (ii) The Business of Events
  
  (iii) Events Design
  
  
  Entry requirements
  
  Events Co-Ordination: Proficiency Course
  
  
  
  Fees: R5,250
  
  
  Course duration: 6 months
  
  
  (d) Business Events Management: Advanced Course
  
  
  
  Entry requirements
  
  Events Co-Ordination: Skills Course
  
  
  Fees: R1,760
  
  
  Course duration: 2 months
  
  
  (e) Entertainment Events Management: Advanced Course
  
  
  Course content: Entertainment Events Management
  
  
  
  Entry requirements:
  
  Events Co-Ordination: Skills Course
  
  
  Fees: R1,760
  
  
  
  Course duration: 2 months
  
  
  
  (f) Exhibition Events Management: Advanced Course
  
  
  
  Course content: Exhibition Events Management
  
  
  Entry requirements
  
  Events Co-Ordination: Skills Course
  
  
  
  Fees: R1,760
  
  
  Course duration: 2 months
  
  
  (g) Sports Events Management: Advanced Course
  
  
  
  Course content: Sports Events Management
  
  
  Fees: R1,760
  
  
  Course duration: 2 months
•  International Hotel School, Durban  
  Duration: 10 weeks (5–10 hours per week)
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -National Senior Certificate, or equivalent
  
  Tuition fees: R 7,300
  
  Course Overview:
  -Event planning essentials
  -Budgeting basics and managing contracts
  -Using the committee approach
  -Connecting with partners and sponsors
  -Advertising and marketing
  -Selecting the venue
  -Feeding the masses and business etiquette
  -Celebrating diversity
  -Selecting speakers and a master of ceremonies
  -Adding the finishing touches
  -Event day roles
  -Closing the event and gathering feedback
•  The International Academy of Health and Skincare, Cape Town  
  Course content
  
  (i) Design and Planning
  
  (ii) Event Coordination
  
  (iii) Applied Events Management
  
  (iv) The World of Events
  
  (v) Professionalism in the workplace
  
  (vi) The Events Work Environment
  
  
  Course requirements
  
  (i) A Senior Certificate.
  
  (ii) Applicants undergo a screening procedure which includes an interview.
•  Oakfields College, Pretoria  
  After a successful period of study, graduates will be able to perform the following:
  
  (i) leading and motivating effectively
  
  (ii) Implementing a promotional strategy for an event
  
  (iii) Planning, designing, executing and managing an event
  
  
  
  Course duration: 10 weeks
•  Inscape Education Group , Pretoria  
  Course name: Thematic Styling and Event Management
  
  
  Fees: R3895
  
  
  Program duration: 8 Sessions
  
  
  Mode of study: Online Learning
•  The Tourism & Business Institute of South Africa, Cape Town  
  Event Assistant
  Duration: 36 days
•  Gauteng City College, Johannesburg  
  Duration: 6 months
•  South African Hospitality Institute, Durban  
  

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