Operations toolkit

Ops Learning and Experience
Fast-Track Your Ops Skills

Excel London partners with The Ops Nest to fast-track learning for ops professionals.
Whether you're looking for hands-on training, ops learning and community or ongoing industry insight, The Ops Nest has something for you.

As part of this partnership, our clients get 20% off for both Ops Foundation Training and Ops Nest Membership. Please contact your Event Manager for the discount code.

Ops Foundation Training Course

Ops Foundation is a four-day, hands-on training course held twice yearly at Excel covering practical, real-world skills in stand build, electrics, rigging, AV, logistics, security, budgeting, resilience, accessibility and more.

Why Attend?

• Accelerate your learning - gain years of ops expertise in just days.
• Run smoother events - reduce costly mistakes, improve efficiency.
• Perfect for both early - career professionals.

With two days in the classroom alongside industry experts and two days on the show floor, Ops Foundation squeezes years of knowledge, experience and time with experts 

"Despite being in the industry for four years, I've never had such hands-on experience"
Katy Leslie, Operations Manager, Clarion Events

As part of this partnership, our clients get 20% off for both Ops Foundation Training and Ops Nest Membership. Please contact your Event Manager for the discount code.

Find out more about training courses

The Ops Nest Membership 

Knowledge, network, community and collaboration

The Ops Nest is an online and in-person learning community designed for event operations professionals looking to elevate their career, expand their knowledge, stay ahead of industry trends and connect with like-minded peers and experts.

What’s Included?

• Monthly online learning on key topics like budgeting, sustainability and crisis management.
• Weekly 'Let’s Talk' sessions for industry insights & expert discussions.
• Exclusive tools and templates to streamline event delivery.
• Behind-the-scenes experiences with suppliers to understand the supply chain.
• Networking events and collaboration opportunities with fellow ops pros.

Why Join?

• Stay ahead in the industry with expert-led learning.
• Build confidence in handling ops challenges.
• Connect, share and grow with a supportive community.

"I only wish that this level of detail, education and experience was packaged up in such a way when I was a newcomer to the industry.”
Kerrie Kemp, Operations Director, Excel London

Join the Ops Nest