Purpose: The purpose of this research was to identify opportunities for Event Managers to gain certification and recognition for their knowledge, skills and competences. Design/methodology/approach: A survey was done to evaluate the learning, skills and knowledge gaps for educators in Event Management. To assess the quality of an Educational Program of Event Management an expert model was developed by computer program, called Dexi. Findings: The survey showed some gaps in formal and informal educational programs of Event Management in Slovenia, and some suggestions to improve the quality of that field and how to train the teachers who train Event Managers follow. Originality/value/Implications: Based on survey findings, a proposal was made for Slovenian National Vocational Standards for Event Management. To assess the quality of an Educational Program an adequate tool was developed; the prototype of the expert model to evaluate the quality in education of Event Management. Dexi (Decision Expert) software was used to create the expert model. The results of the research, the proposed of National Qualification Standard and the model for evaluating training programs for event management can all contribute a lot to the quality of the national education system. [This paper was published in "Education and Information Technologies."]