Learn the business of event management from the people who've run it for 15 years.
A practical, mentorship-led pilot cohort for aspiring event professionals — built on real industry experience in planning, operations, client management, vendor coordination and logistics.
Structured learning for an industry that's usually learned the hard way.
Many aspiring event professionals want practical industry knowledge but lack access to structured learning that combines theory, mentorship, accountability and real exposure. The Ife'ctiv Touch Event Management Academy bridges that gap.
Common Gaps We've Seen
- Limited understanding of the day-to-day realities of event management
- Insufficient exposure to event operations and logistics
- Lack of mentorship and professional guidance
- Inadequate understanding of client and vendor management
- Limited access to practical, hands-on industry experience
Who It's For
Three ways of learning, working together.
Virtual Classes
Twice weekly — Monday & Thursday, 6:00–8:00 PM.
Monthly Physical Session
Practical demonstrations, case study reviews, networking, industry insights and Q&A. Refreshments provided.
On-Site Event Exposure
Real event setup, vendor coordination, team & guest management, D-day operations and post-event evaluation.
Nine modules, in the order you'll actually use them.
- Introduction to Event ManagementThe industry landscape and what the role really involves.
- Event Planning FundamentalsTurning a brief into a working plan.
- Client ManagementCommunication, expectations, and relationship management.
- Budgeting & Financial ManagementCosting an event accurately and protecting margin.
- Vendor ManagementSourcing, negotiating and coordinating reliable vendors.
- Event Operations & LogisticsTimelines, set-up and the mechanics of D-day.
- Risk & Crisis ManagementAnticipating what can go wrong, and handling it calmly when it does.
- Building an Event Management BusinessPositioning, pricing and growing your own practice.
- Event Reporting & EvaluationClosing the loop — what worked, what didn't, and why it matters.
A Certificate of Completion issued by the Ife'ctiv Touch Event Management Academy.
Outstanding participants are considered for internships within Ife'ctiv Touch and select event projects.
Three months of group mentorship — monthly sessions, industry guidance, business development support and accountability.
Two ways to join.
Payment structure: 60% on admission, 40% balance due before Week 4.
- Full 12-week curriculum
- Virtual classes + monthly physical session
- Certificate of completion
- Everything in Option A
- Priority consideration for internships
- Extended post-program mentorship support
- Personalized coaching on Business Packaging Strategies