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Events Training, Qualifications & Career Development

There is no single route into the events industry. While some enter through university degrees or formal programmes, many build successful careers through practical experience, short courses, volunteering and transferable skills. Explore the training providers, qualifications and educational pathways available to start or progress your career.

Training & qualifications

Specialist training providers

Trusted partners offering training and qualification routes for the live events industry.

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Training provider
The Training Department

Specialist training courses designed specifically for the live events industry - supporting production, technical and event operations roles with practical skills and industry knowledge.

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Training provider
MUTI Live

A specialist provider focused on live events, virtual events and event technology, helping professionals build the digital, production and technical skills the evolving landscape demands.

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Training provider
The Event Academy

Event industry-focused programmes covering management, planning and delivery - building practical skills, industry knowledge and commercial understanding.

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University degrees

Find an event degree near you

Search universities offering event-focused courses by location and qualification level. Availability may change — always check directly with the university for the latest details.

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Search by postcode to find universities offering event degrees near you.

University of Westminster
London
Foundation Undergrad Postgrad
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
Foundation Undergrad Postgrad
Manchester Metropolitan
Manchester
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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth
Foundation Undergrad Postgrad
Cardiff Metropolitan
Cardiff
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Candidates

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If you're open to hearing about new opportunities within the events industry, register with Live Recruitment today. Our specialist consultants work with events and experiential agencies, production agencies, technical and AV businesses, brands, charities, associations and large-scale venues across the UK and internationally.

Insights

From the Live blog

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Sustainability in events: why progress matters more

Sustainability in the events industry has evolved rapidly over the last decade. What was once viewed as an added bonus or marketing differentiator is now an expectation from clients, attendees, employees, and candidates alike. From reducing waste and embracing digital alternatives to rethinking travel, suppliers, and energy consumption, event businesses are increasingly being asked one […]

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10 event businesses leading the way in sustainability

Sustainability in events isn’t driven by a single organisation – it takes agencies, production partners, venues, suppliers, and consultants all pulling in the same direction. Across the UK, businesses are proving that meaningful progress doesn’t require perfection. From achieving B Corp certification and reducing carbon emissions to rethinking supply chains and embracing circular event design, […]

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Why the next generation won’t work for businesses that ignore sustainability

For the next generation of event professionals, sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration – it’s an expectation. Today’s emerging talent has grown up with conversations around climate change, social responsibility, and ethical business practices. They are entering the workforce looking for more than competitive salaries and career progression; they want purpose, values, and employers […]

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Not just greenwashing: 10 event businesses actually walking the sustainability talk

Sustainability in events isn’t driven by a single organisation – it takes agencies, production partners, venues, suppliers, and consultants all pulling in the same direction. Across the UK, businesses are proving that meaningful progress doesn’t require perfection. From achieving B Corp certification and reducing carbon emissions to rethinking supply chains and embracing circular event design, […]

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Live Recruitment is one of the UK's leading specialist event recruitment agencies, supporting professionals across event management, production, experiential, exhibitions, conferences, technical production, venues, marketing and creative sectors. Our Candidate Resource Hub has been created to help event professionals access career advice, interview guidance, volunteering opportunities, training routes and industry insights to support long-term career growth within the events industry.