Venue Management School 2026 – Year 1
About This Course
Welcome to Year 1 of IAVM’s prestigious Venue Management School (VMS)! This foundational course is designed for current and aspiring venue professionals seeking to build a strong base of knowledge across all facets of public venue management.
Through onsite dynamic instruction from industry leaders and curated course content, participants will explore essential topics such as event operations, booking, marketing, safety and security, guest services, and leadership. Year 1 lays the groundwork for a successful journey through the venue management profession and prepares students for continued learning in Year 2.
All course materials and required testing are conveniently accessible through this online course portal.
Curriculum
45 Lessons
VMS Year 1 Class Requirements & Recommendations
101 – Labor Relations – 2026
102 – Event Management – 2026
103 – Employee Attraction to Engagement (HR1) – 2026
104 – Booking & Scheduling – 2026
105 – In House vs. Contract Services – 2026
106 – Venue & Event Security – 2026
107 – Financial Management I – 2026
108 – Technology – 2026
109 – Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations – 2026
110 – Food Service Management – 2026
111 – The Emerging Leader – 2026
112 – Crowd Management – 2026
113 – Transportation & Parking Management
114 – Venue Operations
115 – Stage Operations – 2026
116 – Box Office & Ticketing – 2026
117 – Accessibility Articles – 2026
118 – Sustainability & Green Initiatives – 2026
119 – The Customer Experience – 2026
VMS 2026 Year 1 Test
You will have one hour and two attempts to complete and pass the exam. If you require testing accommodations, please notify your instructor. The test will open during testing time on Thursday, June 11.You will have one hour and two attempts to complete and pass the exam. If you require testing accommodations, please notify your instructor. The test will open during testing time on Thursday, June 11. NO COURSE RESOURCES MAY BE USED (notes, text, etc.)
Your Instructors
