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

  • Course Name: Certificate in Recreation and Events Management(Recreation and Events Management)
  • Major Subject: Recreation and Events Management
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

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 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 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 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 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  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 The Tourism & Business Institute of South Africa, Cape Town  
    Event Assistant
    Duration: 36 days
  • Gauteng City College Gauteng City College, Johannesburg  
    Duration: 6 months
  • South African Hospitality Institute South African Hospitality Institute, Durban  




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