Foundations Certificate
Master the fundamentals of event tourism in four weeks. Understand the industry's structure, language, and career landscape — and earn your first ECTS credits on the Academic Ladder.
Key Facts
| Tier | T1 Foundations |
| EQF Level | 4 |
| ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Duration | 4 weeks (approximately 40 guided learning hours) |
| Delivery Mode | Fully online, asynchronous with weekly live sessions |
| Prerequisites | None (T0 recommended but not required) |
| Assessment | Portfolio task + reflective journal |
| Start Date | January 2027 |
Modules
Week 1: The Global Event Tourism Ecosystem
Industry structure, value chains, and the $2.5 trillion economy explained.
Week 2: Event Typologies & Taxonomies
15 categories, 75 subcategories, and the logic behind event classification.
Week 3: Introduction to Event Intelligence
Data-driven decision-making: scoring systems, market indices, and evidence bases.
Week 4: Career Landscape & Professional Roles
Mapping roles from operations to strategy, consultancy to governance.
Learning Outcomes
- Articulate the structure and scale of the global event tourism economy
- Classify events using professional taxonomies
- Interpret basic event intelligence metrics and scoring systems
- Identify career pathways aligned with your strengths and interests
- Prepare for progression into T2 (Professional Certificate) or T4 (Micro-Credentials)
How to Apply
The Foundations Certificate is delivered by ISET partner universities. Applications open through your chosen partner institution. Fees are set by the delivering university.
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