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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-29 | - |
Program Overview
Certificate in Events
Programme Overview
The Certificate in Events programme is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with a solid foundation in event management. The programme offers a range of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable students to plan, organize, and execute successful events. The course duration is two semesters.
Programme Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic theories and processes of personal events planning.
- Apply knowledge and skills to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues in a professional manner.
- Understand various event elements such as food and beverage service, design, and entertainment.
- Follow legal requirements on safety, health, and hygiene.
- Apply basic sales and marketing principles to ensure the success of an event.
Entry Criteria
- Successful completion of Foundation in Hospitality & Tourism (MQF/EQF Level 2).
- Minimum of 5 O Level subjects of which 2 O Level subjects shall include Hospitality, Mathematics, Maltese, English, and/or Home Economics at grade 5 or better (SSC&P level 3) and any other 3 O Level subjects at grade 7 or better (SSC&P level 2).
- Minimum of 4 O level subjects of which one O level shall include Hospitality or Home Economics at grade 3 or better and any other 3 O levels at grade 7 or better (SSC&P level 2) including English language.
- Successful completion of the Alternative Learning Programme Plus (ALP+), of which Hospitality should preferably be one of the vocational subjects chosen.
- Apply as a mature student, at least 23 years of age by the beginning of the academic year applied for, and subject to proficiency and/or aptitude tests as per direction of the ITS.
Course Modules
- Events Operations
- Events Animation
- Cost Control
- Service Operations
- Food Preparation
Course Dates
Course to start on 29th September 2025
Tuition Fees
| Fees (€) per semester | Description |
|---|---|
| €0 | EU/EEA Nationals with a Valid Maltese ID Passport or Maltese ID Card or Maltese Residence Permit following Courses on Campus and Online |
| n.a | EU/EEA Nationals with a valid EU Passport and/or EU Id card opting to follow courses online only, where applicable |
| €1850 | Non-EU Nationals residing in Malta following Full-Time Courses |
| n.a | Non-EU Nationals following Full-Time Courses Online only, where applicable |
Possible Career Opportunities
- Events Personnel and Service
- Events Assistant
- Events Crew
- Events Sales Assistant
Additional Information
A profiling interview upon admission may be conducted in order to better assist students with their learning process. Admissions of special cases will be referred to ITS' Admissions Board. All students will be asked for a Food Handling License in the application form. Applicants who are still not in possession of the license at application phase will be directed on the application form itself to apply for the Food Handling Course which leads to License B.
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age by end of December of current academic year.
For English Language Requirements for International & Mature Students refer to International Students page.
