special Events Taking place in 2026
“PAs at Piccolino”
Thursday 24 September 2026, 17:30-20:00 hrs
Venue: Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester, 8 Clarence Street, M2 4DW
We are delighted to invite our Alumni and current students to an evening especially curated for PAs and EAs, by Piccolino Manchester. The evening will comprise ‘free flowing’ Prosecco, live music, a taste of Piccolino’s new menu and a chance to discover Piccolino’s new private dining space. In addition, Adam Fidler will be on hand to talk about career development and professional growth for today’s Executive Support professionals. This event is free for our students and Alumni and places are limited.
To book your place, please email us here.
Learning and Collaboration Day 2026
Friday 16 October 2026, 10:00-16:00 hrs (Manchester)
Wednesday 4 November 2026, 12:30-16:30 hrs (London)
Day includes lunch and refreshments
Venue: To be confirmed
We can’t wait to see more EAs and PAs at our annual learning and collaboration day, where we’ll provide an unrivalled networking opportunity, as well as new content and practical learning. Further details about the content are yet to be announced, so watch this space for more updates soon.
This year’s content will include brand new theory and learnings:
Being even more strategic - new content, new EA!
Our EA students’ success stories - with reflection and collaboration
‘Personal effectiveness for business support professionals’
The HR Business Partner’s point of view
What do companies and bosses really want from their EAs? Our surveys and research done by our Level 6 students about the EA/PA role may delight or surprise you!
You can book your ticket below. There are rates for current students, Alumni and non-students.
The price is inclusive of VAT.
Graduation Ceremony 2028
Thursday 20 July 2028, from 15:00 arrival for 15:45 hours start (closes at 19:30 hrs)
Venue: Malamaison Hotel, Manchester (Piccadilly)
We are delight to announce our next formal graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday 20 July 2028 in Manchester. As with previous graduation ceremonies, this special event will see our qualification students in caps and gowns graduating formally. Our graduands will be awarded their Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 or Level 6 qualifications in the full pomp and ceremony of any graduation event! The format, as in previous years, comprises:
14:30 hrs - Students arrive for robing
15:00 hrs - Drinks and networking
15:45 hrs - Graduation Ceremony commences
18:00 hrs - Three course dinner
19:30 hrs - Close of event
Tickets can be purchased below and are costed at: £230 for a student plus one guest; £175 for one student on their own; £55 for a non-student. Prices include drinks, canapés, caps and gowns (for students) and photographs. Please select the relevant ticket type below when reserving your place(s).
The price is inclusive of VAT.