Testimonials

Nothing is more rewarding for us than happy students. Here’s what our pupils say:

Fitzwilliam Institute Advanced Executive Training Programme is a great gateway to the world of PR. The course is extremely relevant with current industry case studies and topical PR trends at the forefront of every lecture. It’s so reassuring to know that your lecturers are industry professionals, meaning that every course topic is approached with authentic knowledge of the subject and first-hand experience in mind. The standout aspect of the course for me was the arranged work placement. The placement challenges you to put your knowledge to the test whilst growing and learning in a real working environment and is paramount in developing a true understanding of the ins and outs of PR. The experience gained whilst on work experience plays such a pivotal role in your approach to the exams and perhaps even more importantly, the road to future employment. I did my placement at Elevate PR and was lucky enough to be hired once i finished my internship. Im happily still working away at Elevate PR as an Account Executive. 

“I enrolled for this course as I needed to improve my knowledge and skill set around Digital Marketing. I currently work in a marketing position and Digital Marketing is fast becoming an important part of my role. Due to this I needed to educate myself in the area of Digital Marketing to enable me to do my job successfully. The course provided by Fitzwilliam Institute Group was excellent and met my needs 100%. Everything I learnt has been beneficial to me since I finished up the course.  The lectures were lovely also and always very open in answering any questions you have. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in Digital Marketing.”

 “Many thanks for what was a most interesting and enjoyable course. I knew little or nothing about the Digital Marketing world and have learnt a huge amount on the course. All off the lectures were excellent and knowledgeable in their specific fields.Once again, a brilliant course!” James Weldon, Executive Training Programme in Digital Marketing

First of all thanks for the amazing opportunity to let me join the institute for the amazing event management course. I really enjoyed the course and i learned alot about the industry and of course i improved my english thanks to the teachers

Mikhaila and especially Taryn that with her smile and her skill in being able to explain carefully the topics, she let us live this amazing experience during the course.

I will recommend all my friends from overseas to join the institute!

I am very happy to have participated in the Fitzwilliam Institute course Of Event management. I have learned real skills from real professionals. The classes are fun, full of knowledge and I was asked to create a project for a real client which creates a real challenge. Thank you for being part of my future career! – Juliano Cezar. 

I am in Dubai and doing my internship for Quintessentially Events.  They are really good and treat me like one of their team members. I am going with them to every meeting they have and learning a lot from this. At the moment I am working on the Alexander Mc Queen trunk show and also preparing a presentation for a Lamborgini launch party in April.

My name is Colm Flanagan and I completed a course with you guys in SEO and Digital Marketing a few years back. Since completing the course along with building out my own sites I managed to completely change my life around.

Now in a successful online marketing career I decided to tell my story to hopefully motivate anyone in a similar position. With that in mind I created the following presentation.

I have received mails from DMI students and across LinkedIn thanking me for the presentation as it provided them with some inspiration and displayed the opportunities that sit within digital marketing. Because of this I am simply forwarding it on to you as it may be relevant to any students there doing similar courses and wondering what potential lies ahead.

After completing my diploma in Event Management and PR through the Fitzwilliam Institute I decided to embark on my dream of owning an online directory for event venues and suppliers. Since the launch of My Event Pages, my career in the events industry has gone from strength to strength. The practical skills that were taught to me by the industry professionals during the course gave me real insight into the events industry. I highly encourage anyone who has a passion for events to look into the Fitzwilliam Institute courses. Its hands on, its fun and most of all – you will leave with more clarity about the events industry and the direction you may want to move in. 

  The practical elements of the course combined with the information imparted by the trainers means that the learning curve was steep but it has proved entirely true to real life and priceless during the course of my placement. It is intensive and hard work but 100% worth it and I would definitely encourage someone considering the course to go for it! 

 You produced an excellent course, extremely informative and most importantly very practical.

We, at JAM Events, a brand new events management company, have discovered some sound advice and hands on help that we have already implemented into our business on a daily basis. Through the knowledge that we have learnt from you at The Fitzwilliam Institute Group, we have managed to secure jobs since completing the course.

We would like to thank all the tutors. I would recommend anyone interested in pursuing a career in events to enrol on this course. Thank you!

  I can wholeheartedly recommend undertaking the Event Mgt Executive Training Programme course… not only does it give you the theoretical grounding and pitching experience but also opens up invaluable work contacts and opportunities. I was very fortunate to secure a contract with Jack Morton – a global leader – and in turn other specialist agencies. Without the course it would have been very difficult for me to get that all important foot in the door! Its also an invaluable opportunity to build friendships and diverse contacts: as the course director rightly points out… its all about networking!

  The practical elements of the course combined with the information imparted by the trainers means that the learning curve was steep but it has proved entirely true to real life and priceless during the course of my placement. It is intensive and hard work but 100% worth it and I would definitely encourage someone considering the course to go for it!

  Registering with Fitzwilliam Institute Group gave me the opportunity to network and consult with industry professionals.  Being taught by industry experts and encouraged to assist in events made an incredible learning experience!  I quickly progressed from curious and ambitious to totally event adept.  About a week after completing the program I was contracted with a superb opportunity at great sporting event company.  Thanks to Fitzwilliam Institute Group, I learned all I needed to kick-start my dream career!

  Before starting the EM course I had been in PR and had worked with a variety of clients in the entertainment sector – Organizing events had been a part of my role but I felt I needed more in depth knowledge about the industry. I found out about (Fitzwilliam Institute Group) from the Internet and decided to apply. I’m glad to say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The course was everything I had hoped it would be, with modules and sessions on a wide variety of sectors from Lighting, Health and Safety to Showbiz and sporting events. The tutors are all experts in their fields and are there at every step of the way to guide you through, not to mention helping you secure work afterwards. I made some good friends on the course and see them often.

An utterly marvellous course which I cannot recommend enough! All lecturers are of the highest calibre with proven industry experience, therefore adding both dynamism and passion to all lectures. Course content is comprehensive, practical and wholly enjoyable!

  I would highly recommend taking the Fitzwilliam Institute Group Post Graduate Executive Training Programme as it is thorough, hands on and very comprehensive. I am currently doing work experience at Imagination (placement found by Fitzwilliam Institute) and have used all my skills from the course. Unlike other courses which focus purely on the theory, this diploma allows you to practise events on real live briefs. It is an invaluable experience and has taught me skills that are essential to all areas of events. The tutors are knowledgeable industry professionals who have worked in Events for years and have an array of experience behind them.  If you want to get into the world of events, this is the course for you.

  It has been nearly a year since I finished the Advanced Executive Training Programme Course with Fitzwilliam Institute Group and I cannot believe how quickly it has flown by and everything I have done since then! After 3 months of work experience, when I was able to put all that I had learned in the classroom into practice, I went straight into a job working for a great sport event management company. Since then I have worked on numerous fantastic events including Sport Relief and with really high profile clients, including Nike and Sky. My time at Fitzwilliam Institute Group, learning from people who are already highly successful in the industry, was invaluable for giving me a solid base of knowledge and practical event experience and I honestly do not think I would be where I am now if I had not taken the course.

I highly recommend doing the PGD with PR and work experience because of the following reasons: 1.) It was a good fit for me. This programme was well suited to me as a mature student, looking to return to the workplace after a five year break. It was informative, relevant, challenging and thoroughly enjoyable.  2.) It was a great learning experience – more than I expected. The course was very interactive and fast paced, with a great emphasis on practical skills – I retained what I learned by working together in peer groups on numerous practical projects. A great mix of students of different ages, experiences, backgrounds and strengths – This presented the opportunity to start building a network of event management contacts. The lecturers were all experts in their various fields and very supportive and interested in bringing out the best in each student. The lecturers drew examples from specific aspects of their work experiences, to bring their lecturers to life for us. 3.) The work experience offered as part of the programme was invaluable. Through my work experience on this course, I was able to identify that one of my strengths lies in working in logistics. My work experience took me abroad to work on and witness an event in the planning for several months unfold – A fantastic opportunity and unforgettable experience. 4.) Volunteering opportunities. We were given the opportunity to work as volunteers on a variety of charitable events from the very small lesser know ones to several very large, well known and publicised charitable events. This experience brought to life what we as students could possibly be involved with in the future. 5.) The right mix. This course had the right mix of perfect ingredients to make it the best course I have ever taken: brilliant lecturers, interested students, industry relevant information, practical projects, hands on work experience and with support throughout the entire programme from lecturers and peers. 

I applied to the Fitzwilliam Institute to further my marketing and PR skill-set, and gain more of an understanding of how this industry has fared in the online world. I was greatly impressed with both the standard and the commitment of the lecturers, who went above and beyond what we could have expected from them to help us with any queries we had. On the basis of the teaching offered alone, I would thoroughly recommend the Fitzwilliam Institute.

  I would recommend this course to friends and anyone interested in pursuing a career in the project events industry. A very well delivered course with outstanding intern opportunities. 

  I am a current student on the Fitzwilliam Institute postgraduate course in Public Relations, and I’m so glad I chose this course.  The PR lectures were taught to an industry standard, by professionals working in the area that really challenged us and shared their wealth of experience and knowledge with the class. We learnt from real campaigns, while putting the theory into practice and discussions on a daily basis. Questions were encouraged and our understanding and practice of PR was developed through coursework, group activities and demonstrations and speakers presented to the class. The work experience placement was arranged with great attention and consideration put into our individual skills, needs and expectations. We were prepared for these placements not alone by our coursework, but also through intensive interview and CV preparation. I feel the work experience placement has not just given us an advantage in taking our exams; it has given us invaluable insight and grounding when applying for work after our degree is completed.  I would highly recommend anyone interested in pursuing a career in PR to invest in a place on this course, as they will not only learn the academia required for their exam, they’ll learn the practical trade that will help them in starting out in their career in the PR industry.

  As a marketing professional, I found this course extremely relevant to my job & digital marketing is definitely where the industry is going. I really enjoyed the course.

  The course has been very useful and I feel it will greatly benefit me working on future marketing projects online, either in a company or on my own business projects.

  Leading Edge, on top of industry trends. I was able to use my learning’s in the work place.

  I found the course both enjoyable and informative. It gave me what I need to move in the right direction, a must do for anyone wishing to tap into the digital areas of marketing.

Fitzwilliam Institute offers great opportunities for anyone interested in a career in Public Relations or Event Management. The P.R course is a great stepping stone which provides top quality training, essential to all areas of the industry. I would highly recommend the Advanced Executive Training Programme as it is both practical and in-depth. The trainers are experienced professionals who have worked in the P.R industry for years. Unlike other courses which focus on theory, this diploma allows you to gain invaluable P.R experience. One of the highlights of the course is the arranged work placement. While working, students are given the chance to use all the skills and knowledge they learn in lectures. For anyone who likes writing, working with the media or is looking for a career with endless possibilities, Fitzwilliam Institute is for you.

The Postgraduate Event Management course I undertook at The Fitzwilliam Institute has not only been very enjoyable and exciting, it has provided me with the perfect platform to branch out into the world of event management. I received great assistance with sourcing my work placement. Over the 12 week period, I had the opportunity to plan events for a number of blue chip corporate companies and designed their events from start to finish. I gained invaluable hands on experience working on a wide variety of events. Both the course and the practical experience gained during my work placement have reinforced my choice of career in event management.

Conference Partners have welcomed students from the Fitzwilliam Institute Group since 2004. We set our sights high and expect excellence across the board. Without exception, the students who have joined us have proven to be, committed, creative and enthusiastic. Qualities, which we at Conference Partners place a premium on in our daily client interactions. As a result, it is no surprise that we have subsequently offered a number of Fitzwilliam Institute graduates a full time position following their work experience.

We have taken students on placement from the Fitzwilliam Institute Group over the past number of years and many of them have gone on to become full time employees and still work with us today. The course equips students with the right skills to enter the PR industry and candidates are matched to the companies which best fit their interests and capabilities.

Special Olympics has received work placements from the Fitzwilliam Institute Group for a number of years. The programme has been a great success with all students embracing the projects they work on. Down the years some students have remained on with the organisation and become valuable full time members of the team. Each arrives with clear understanding of either Public Relations or Event Management and uses this knowledge to work on the various projects they receive while here. As a charity organisation, these placements are invaluable to ensuring that we achieve our targets and ensure the ongoing development of the programme