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4.6 Rating 185 Reviews
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4.6
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Although I enjoyed Ashdown and my course, I found the promise of being sorted onto a placement not entirely true, luckily for me I found a placement that suited me but I know many people in the class had problems, and were often sent on placements that were unsuited for them. The course prides itself at picking great placements and having many connections to the industry but I felt there weren't a huge amount of placements available, lots of companies which had been suggested weren't taking placements which left alot of people quite upset and stressed at not finding an appropriate placement. My second concern was the price of the course, I know cost like staff, hiring rooms etc need to be part of the payment, but to then go on to an unpaid 3 month placement felt like quite an ask, I chose this course as I didn't want to spend another year-2 years studying, but I felt the cost of the course still seems quite high for 3 months of tutoring. I would agree that the course was really informative and gave me all the knowledge I needed to start in the industry but these two areas let the course down quite abit.
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(World Photography Organisation) - Posted 8 years ago
Not happy..........
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I did the 3 month evening Diploma course with Ashdown Academy. Everything from the fabulous lecturers engaging the class to the relevance of what was covered on the course and how it fits within the working world. Also being accredited by the CIM was a major factor for me choosing the course and it looks great on the CV. Loved every moment of it and made some good friends and contacts. Especially liked the preparation given for the written exam as this was an area I was worried about but needn't have in the end. If you are considering doing it - do it!! Opened so many doors for me and gave me the confidence to further the career I've always dreamed of.
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for your lovely review on your Diploma course at Ashdown Academy - it is all much appreciated and inspiring for others to read too.
Posted 8 years ago
I like it, i enjoyed but i think it is short time for all contents. If you are working i found it a bit hard to keep going. I would sugest few more proyect nights and that teachers explain how they work on it independly from the lectures.. From their own experiences. Anyway I am very happy with the course, i learnd so much and i feel good with my job on it. Regards , Laura
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for your review on your Diploma course at Ashdown Academy. All of the feedback is taken on board and much appreciated.
Posted 8 years ago
this course is really useful and intensive. some lectures could be done better, like online modules. about the placement, i was expecting more however in the complex is good.
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Posted 9 years ago
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Posted 8 years ago
I did the online course whilst living in Australia and loved it. The lessons cover all aspects of the industry, website was very easy to use and I got so much support from all the Lecturers. There was a lot of work involved but so worth it!
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Posted 9 years ago
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Posted 8 years ago
Overall the course was very helpful with giving me the knowledge and confidence to apply for jobs and secure interviews. Two things that both me and a few others agreed could be improved on was when listening to the fundraising and celebrity lectures a lot of examples of previous events were given but not a lot of information was shared and especially with the celebrity lecture we could see slides being skipped that we would have liked more of an in depth explanation on. Another point being when we were given activities to complete, even though a nice break up to the lecture when the activities last for half of the alotted 3 hours, they felt like a bit of a waste of time. All in all I was happy with the course, I learnt a lot of valuable information that I have taken forward with me now and feel confident in moving forward with my career.
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for your review on your Diploma experience at Ashdown Academy. We appreciate the time you have taken to write it and take all your comments on board for the future.
Posted 8 years ago
If you are serious about getting into the events industry, Ashdown is the best place to kickstart your career. The tutors are excellent and friendly.
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Posted 9 years ago
Thanks for the great review on your Postgraduate course experience at Ashdown Academy - it is all much appreciated.
Posted 8 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed my time on this course, from making new friends whilst building my network within the events industry to learning all the finer details that accumulate into creating a successful event. The advice and sessions provided on CV skills and interview techniques as well as feedback on presentation giving were, I would say, the most valuable experiences I received from the course as they help to build up your confidence as an individual going out into the world of work. I would definitely (and have) recommended this course to anyone looking into furthering their knowledge on how different aspects of the events world are run and broadening their minds into all the various types of events you can get involved in.
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for your lovely review on your Postgraduate course at Ashdown Academy. It is really appreciated, as well as informative and inspiring to others to read.
Posted 8 years ago
I thought the course was good but intense. I felt for me I did not have enough info on the business side of the event industry however I learned a lot and would recommend the course
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for the feedback on your Diploma course at Ashdown Academy. We appreciate the time you have taken to write this and take all your points on board for the future.
Posted 8 years ago
My time at Ashdown Academy was great and a very eye opening experience. I found the lecturerers to be brilliant because of the different levels of experience they brought from their personal work experiences, which made everything relatable. I met a great group of people who have now become my network and sounding board for all things events! I'd highly recommend the Event Management course to anyone especially if it's a career change.
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Posted 9 years ago
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Posted 8 years ago
The course gave me a foundation of knowledge about the events industry. The lecturers were all brilliant and had invaluable experiences to share with us. When starting my placement, I felt ready for the workplace.
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Posted 9 years ago
Thanks for your lovely review on your Postgraduate course at Ashdown Academy. Your feedback is greatly appreciative, inspiring and helpful.
Posted 8 years ago
Over all it was the best thing I have ever done. Although it was stressful at times and I was pushed to my limits I wouldn't change my experience. I am a single mother who had to juggle part time work a full time course and the school run all at once but I did it, which means anyone can. The hardest part for me was the group work and being around people that didn't understand my commitments of being a mum but the tutors helped me push myself and in the end it paid off. I am now working full time in events and loving life. Big thanks to everyone at Ashdown
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your Postgraduate course at Ashdown Academy - it is greatly appreciated and forms such an important part of our service to all our students.
Posted 8 years ago
One of the best course I have done so far. All the tutors were very knowledge full and very professional . It was great to learn from such an experienced individuals. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to build their career in event industry.
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Posted 9 years ago
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Posted 8 years ago
The first 3 months were perhaps too rushed. The placement so far has been dull and is lacking relevant experience. I was expecting the content to be more thorough and the placement to be more consistent. I enjoyed the first part, and found some of the lectures very helpful.
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for your review. At Ashdown Academy we strive to make our courses the best that we can, so we take all your comments on board for the future.
Posted 8 years ago
Lectures were great and the project we worked at during the course was quite interesting; however the random pairing in groups was terrible. Half of my team shouldn't even have taken the course in the first place, which resulted in unequal share of workload regarding the project. The conclusion is that overall the course was worth both the time and the money. Please put more effort into student selection. Many thanks
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for your review on your Diploma course at Ashdown Academy. We welcome your feedback as we strive to make our courses the best that we can.
Posted 8 years ago
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Posted 9 years ago
For anyone who is interested in furthering themselves in the event industry this course will prove such an asset for them. It has given me the confidence and knowledge to further the career change I've always wanted.
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Posted 9 years ago
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Posted 8 years ago
Absolutely loved the whole of the event course. It was very informative and engaging and the lecturers could give you a real insite into the event world. Don't think I could've found a better course for me!
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Posted 9 years ago
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Posted 8 years ago
Overall, I believe it's a serious course, but too vague at times. Could use with more real-life examples. Lecturers are very enthusiastic and transmit their passion to students.
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Posted 9 years ago
Thank you for your feedback on your Diploma course. We value all our feedback as we always strive to make our courses the best that we can at Ashdown Academy.
Posted 8 years ago
The Event Academy is rated 4.6 based on 185 reviews