Event Hosting Essentials

A practical short course that teaches the essentials of planning, running and closing corporate and formal events. Focused on timing, guest flow, speaker management and contingency planning so events run smoothly and professionally.

 No prior training required. Best suited to staff with event, admin, hospitality or PA responsibilities.

Event planners · executive assistants · corporate communications teams · facilities managers · protocol officers.

• Event timeline and run-sheet creation
  
• Guest arrival/registration and seating flow
  
• Speaker and timing management (briefings, cues)
• Coordination with AV, catering and security teams
  
• Common contingencies and quick response plans
  

 A clear, repeatable approach to structuring and running corporate events that minimises disruption and reflects organisational standards.

Experienced event protocol trainers and BPA facilitators with corporate and diplomatic events backgrounds.

Short, practical video modules, downloadable run-sheet templates, and a scenario-based workshop (in-person or virtual).

Approximately 3 hours (self-paced modules plus a short workshop or Q&A).

 Submission of a sample run-sheet and a short scenario response; optional group role-play assessment for corporate bookings.

Certificate of Completion from The British Protocol Academy.

Available as self-paced online learning with optional live clinics for teams. Group and on-site corporate delivery options available on request.