Sports Events Management Pathway in Partnership with London Marathon Events Higher National Certificate - HNC

South Thames College is delighted to partner with London Marathon Events to deliver this exciting industry-focused programme, designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in sports events management.

Combining academic study with practical, real-world learning, the course gives learners unique access to industry expertise and hands-on experience. Through a structured programme with London Marathon Events, learners will gain valuable event experience, take part in professional practice sessions delivered by industry specialists, work on a live project brief and visit a major sports event, venue or headquarters location operated by London Marathon Events. Learners will also benefit from employability and progression workshops designed to support their transition into careers within the sports events industry.

Developed with employer insight, the programme reflects the fast-moving world of major sports events and the skills needed to build a career in this exciting and evolving industry. Learners will develop professional behaviours, critical thinking skills and industry-relevant experience, preparing them to progress to higher-level study or pursue careers across event operations, participant experience, marketing, event production, logistics, commercial partnerships and event management.

Aims of the Programme

The programme is designed to develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to build a career in the sports events industry.

Learners will:

* Gain an understanding of the sports events industry through direct engagement with London Marathon Events and industry professionals.

* Build practical event management skills through planning, delivery and evaluation activities.

* Gain valuable real-world industry experience through a structured programme with London Marathon Events.

* Take part in professional practice sessions delivered by London Marathon Events and industry specialists.

* Respond to a live project brief based on real-world sports event challenges and scenarios.

* Visit a major sports event, venue or headquarters location operated by London Marathon Events to gain insight into major event planning and delivery.

* Develop an understanding of participant and customer experience and its importance in delivering world-class events.

* Strengthen essential employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem solving and professional behaviours.

* Take part in careers and progression activities designed to support future opportunities within the sports events industry.

* Prepare for progression to higher-level study or employment across the sports events sector.