Build the confidence to work effectively with production companies and managers
Event production is one of the most critical and least clearly explained parts of delivering live events.
This short course simplifies the technical side of live events, giving you the understanding and confidence to collaborate effectively with production managers, technicians, and suppliers and to make informed decisions that support successful event delivery.
Why learn with IIOLE?
The International Institute of Live Events (IIOLE) exists to support people entering and developing within the live events industry.
We focus on:
- Practical, industry-relevant education
- Clear explanations without unnecessary complexity
- Supporting the next generation of event professionals
This course forms part of our wider commitment to making event education more accessible, realistic, and useful.
Ready to build your confidence in event production?
If you want to better understand how live events are produced — and feel more confident working with production teams — this course is the ideal starting point.
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Many Event Management degrees and entry level roles focus on planning, marketing, and logistics but event production is often under covered.
Production is where events succeed or fail.
Understanding Event Production was created to bridge that gap by providing a clear, practical introduction to live event production, grounded in real industry experience rather than theory alone.
Whether you’re studying events, starting out in the industry, or already working in events, this course helps you better understand:
- How event production actually works
- Why technical decisions are made
- How to communicate confidently with production teams
This course is designed for learners who are;
- Students studying Event Management or Live Events
- Graduates preparing to enter the industry
- Early-career event professionals
- People already working in events who want a stronger understanding of live event production
This course is not:
- A technical operator training programme
- A replacement for hands-on crew experience
Instead, it gives you the knowledge, language, and confidence needed to work effectively alongside production teams which is exactly what most entry level and junior roles require.
Defining the Event Production Process
Understand what event production is, where it fits within live events, and how Event Managers, Production Managers, and Producers work together to deliver successful events.
Event Production Across Different Event Types
Explore how production requirements change across corporate events, festivals, exhibitions, broadcast, and live performance, and why context matters when planning technical delivery.
Selecting Event Production Equipment
Learn how production equipment is selected and why these decisions matter, including audio, lighting, video, and staging without being expected to specify or operate equipment.
Event Production Regulations, Health & Safety, and Legal Requirements
Gain a practical understanding of industry regulations, health and safety responsibilities, and how risk is managed within live event production.
Event Audio Fundamentals
Develop a clear understanding of sound in live events, including microphones, acoustics, and venue considerations, so you can communicate effectively with audio professionals.
Event Lighting Fundamentals
Understand how lighting supports visibility, branding, atmosphere, and emotional engagement, and how lighting decisions impact the overall event experience.
Event Video Fundamentals
Gain an understanding of how video is used in live events, including screens, projection, LED walls, and live streaming, and the technical considerations involved in planning and delivery.
Managing Technical Challenges in Live Event Production
Explore common production challenges, including site surveys, planning workflows, scheduling, budgeting, and how production teams solve problems under pressure.
This course is delivered through a series of recorded lectures supported by written summaries and resources.
- Lectures 1–4 are delivered by Paul Walters and Helina, providing insight from event management and agency perspectives
- Lectures 4–8 are delivered by Paul Walters and Vikesh, focusing on event production, technical delivery, and real-world problem solving
The course combines:
- Practical explanations
- Real case studies
- Industry-relevant examples
- Clear, accessible teaching
This is not a generic course; it reflects how live events are actually delivered.
- 100% online
- Learn at your own pace
- Short, focused lectures
- Written summaries and recommended resources
- Designed to fit around study or work commitments
No prior production experience is required.
What learners say
I learnt so much
The course taught me way more than my events management undergrad degree.
It was easy to follow, which made a big difference
There were some terms and subjects not often taught at university, so it was really useful. It was easy to follow, which made a big difference.
The case studies were great
They really went into the production side of things rather than just a general event management webinar. The case studies were great.
Course
Overview
Exclusive work opportunities
As part of the IIOLE community, learners gain access to exclusive industry opportunities designed to support real career progression. From live event placements and behind-the-scenes experiences to introductions within our professional network, we actively connect talent with opportunities that help turn learning into hands-on experience.
Alumni
Our Alumni brings together past learners from across the live events industry, creating a network that stay connected long after your course ends. Which gives you opportunities to expand your career journey and promotes opportunities, helping you remain part of a growing professional community as your career develops.
Industry Standard Curriculum
All courses are built around current industry practice and shaped by professionals working in live events today. Our curriculum focuses on practical knowledge, real-world processes and transferable skills, ensuring what you learn is relevant, up-to-date and aligned with employer expectations.