Ready to future-proof your career? Getting accredited is one of the most impactful steps you can take as a venue professional.
Take your career to the next level
Accreditation is more than a title — it’s proof of your commitment, capability, and leadership in the venue industry. Whether you’re ready to step into management or lead at the executive level, our internationally recognised accreditation programs will set you apart.
Be recognised across the globe as a leader in venue management.
Open doors to new career opportunities and senior roles.
Strengthen your skills with structured professional development.
Join an elite network of accredited peers making an impact across APAC and beyond.
Show your commitment to excellence, ethics, and the future of our industry.
A structured certification program
Recognition of your knowledge across core venue management disciplines.
A formal accreditation that signals your readiness for senior responsibility.
Applications accepted year-round.
Typically completed after programs such as VMS or IVSS.
Requires demonstration of industry experience, ongoing professional development, and peer endorsement.
For those venue industry professionals aspiring to gain their AVM Certification, a rigorous 4-step process is undertaken to ensure you are a true professional in our industry. This process includes:
Documenting your education and experience in the venue management industry. Your attendance at the world-renowned Venue Management School or Leadership Institute, professional development programs and Venue Industry Congress all go towards gaining your required 150 eligibility points.
Providing referees from senior managers within the industry who can attest to your ongoing professionalism and commitment to excellence.
Undertake an assignment, covering overall philosophy of managing venues, personnel and HR, marketing, finances, maintenance, security, event production, food and beverage and more.
VMA Committee approval.
$220 incl. GST
All applicants must be current members of the Venue Management Association.
Venue Managers who successfully complete the AVM process are able to utilise the post-nominal designation of AVM after their name to signify holding this certification. The AVM program also acts as a stepping-stone toward the ultimate venue industry certification – the internationally recognised Certified Venue Executive (CVE) designation.
The highest professional accreditation in global venue management.
Peer-reviewed recognition of your executive leadership and strategic impact.
A credential that demonstrates your commitment to advancing the profession.
Applications accepted year-round.
Designed for executives with significant industry experience.
Requires portfolio submission, references, and peer review by IAVM.
In a fast-changing entertainment landscape, leaders who combine commercial acumen with innovation are setting the benchmark for the industry. One such leader is Terrence Trujillo, Director of Commercial at Qudos Bank Arena, who has been formally recognised as an Accredited Venue Manager (AVM) through the Venue Management Association.
The AVM accreditation highlights Terrence’s commitment to professional growth and validates his leadership across venue management disciplines. With a career marked by entrepreneurial thinking and a focus on continuous improvement, Terrence has built a reputation as a highly driven and results-oriented senior manager. His expertise spans sales generation and conversion, account management, team leadership, corporate governance, budget management, and strategic execution.
“Becoming an Accredited Venue Manager is a proud moment in my career. It recognises the passion and commitment I’ve invested in this industry, and it inspires me to keep striving for innovation and excellence. I would encourage anyone ready to take the next step in their venue management journey to explore this pathway.” – Terrence Trujillo, AVM
Through the AVM program, the VMA continues to provide opportunities for venue professionals to be recognised for their expertise, achievements, and commitment to excellence, alongside the IAVM-driven Certified Venue Executive (CVE) program for senior leaders.
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