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Wedding Planner Courses

Your Future Wedding Planning Career Starts Here!

You Can Become A Wedding Planner in 6-9 Months With The AP Wedding Academy! Over the years our Academy has consistently produced some of the finest wedding designers and planners in the country. Since 2007 our comprehensive Wedding Planning Courses have taught hundreds of students how to set up and run their own wedding & special events companies or given them the skills, qualifications and confidence to seek employment within the wedding and events industry. We offer 3 separate Wedding Planning, Design & Management courses to choose from and no prior experience is necessary. Our First Class Advanced course is considered by many in the industry to be one of the most up-to-date and in-depth wedding planner training courses available today.

RECOMMENDED READING: Check out our Student FAQ's for answers to all the common questions that aspiring young (and not so young!) wedding planners raise. You will also find plenty of useful information on our independent guide: How To Become A Wedding Planner. 

RECOGNISED, REFERENCED & UTILISED

Wedding Planner Training

AP WEDDING ACADEMY NEWS

1st June 2021: Enrolment Fees Fixed At 2020 Prices! Not only will we not be increasing our enrolment fees this year but for the time being we will also continue to include the 9 Months Graduate Mentoring Package (worth up to £600.00) for free to students who enrol on our First-Class course! Enrol now to take advantage of this offer!

20 May 2020: UK's Most Up-To-Date & In-Depth Wedding Planner Courses Out Now! We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand Wedding Planning, Design and Management training courses! Following an extensive 3 month review in which the entire program has been updated, refined, enhanced and expanded, Version 11 is a truly formidable set of training materials.

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WHY ENROL WITH US?

  • AP are a leading provider of wedding planning courses, training students in the art since 2007.
  • Our courses are considered by many in the industry to be among the most up-to-date and in-depth wedding planner training courses available today.
  • We provide you with the knowledge, materials, skills and confidence to become a successful wedding designer, stylist or planner.
  • Gain practical training alongside established London wedding consultants.
  • Our materials are utilised in-house by a host of private venues and wedding services including the National Trust & English Heritage.
  • We have dozens of genuine 5* reviews from verifiable students.
  • Our training  program is approved by the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP) – the UK’s premier wedding planning association.
  • We are registered with the UK Government’s Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP). Our UKPRN is 10019838.
  • We have a track record of producing some of the finest, award-winning wedding planners in the country. 

    FIRST CLASS ADVANCED CERTIFICATION

    IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

    UK’s Most Extensive Wedding Course

    Level 4

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    ADVANCED CERTIFICATION

    IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

    Intensive 6 Month Training Program

    Level 3

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    SHORT-COURSE CERTIFICATION

    IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

    Introductory Course

    Level 2

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    SOME FINER DETAILS

    It is a fact that you learn more from a Tutor-led, home study wedding planning course, than you would from a classroom based program where you compete for your tutor's attention with a dozen other students with random abilities and skill sets. Here are a few other notable facts and figures for you:

    • We offer unlimited*, exclusive 1-to-1 access to your own Tutor with at least 15 years experience (*within reason!).
    • Our professional and personable Tutors provide high quality guidance, support and detailed feedback throughout the training.
    • Our flexible home study / online / distance learning courses enable you to study at home, in your own time and at your own pace.
    • Instant communication with your Tutor available via Live Chat, Skype/Zoom or telephone.
    • The First Class Course is benchmarked at Level 4 on the UK Government Ofqual qualification framework
    • The Advanced Course is benchmarked at Level 3 on the UK Government Ofqual qualification framework
    • The Short-Course is benchmarked at Level 2 on the UK Government Ofqual qualification framework



    Wedding Planner Training

    UNIT COMPARISON CHART

    UNIT TOPIC FIRST CLASS ADVANCED SHORT
    1 BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE, INDUSTRY INSIGHT & ANALYSIS
    2 WORKING AS A WEDDING PLANNER
    3 WEDDING DESIGN & PLANNING 101
    4 MARRIAGES & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS: THE LEGALITIES
    5 CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUES
    6 MARQUEE WEDDINGS 101
    7 CATERING
    8 WEDDING CAKES
    9 FLORISTRY
    10 PHOTOGRAPHY
    11 CINEMATOGRAPHY
    12 MUSIC: CEREMONY, RECEPTION & EVENING
    13 TRADITIONAL & ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT
    14 STYLES & THEMES | COLOUR SCHEMES | MOOD BOARDS
    15 DESIGN & DECOR | VENUE STYLING | LIGHTING
    16 STATIONERY | MANAGING GUESTS
    17 BRIDAL DRESSES
    18 TRANSPORTATION
    19 WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT RINGS
    20 GROOM’S ATTIRE | CHILDREN | EMERGENCIES
    21 HEN & STAG WEEKENDS
    22 THE HONEYMOON
    23 DESTINATION WEDDINGS
    24 WEDDING PARTY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
    25 WEDDING ETIQUETTE
    26 THE WEDDING DAY
    27 CLIENT CONSULTATIONS 101 | PREPPING, QUESTIONS & QUOTES
    28 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET CONTROL
    29 THE ART OF NEGOTIATING
    30 MARKETING | SOCIAL MEDIA | NETWORKING
    31 SETTING UP YOUR BUSINESS | ACCOUNTS & TAX | CONTRACTS
    32 WEDDING TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS
    33 VENUES, SERVICES, SUPPLIERS & RESOURCES

    FIRST-CLASS ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

     


    First Class Advanced Certification Program

    Level 4

    Recommended time to complete the course: 9-12 Months

    Student tutorial access & guidance for: 18 Months

    UK’s most up-to-date & in-depth wedding course

    Online & distance learning program

    Exclusive, one-to-one training

    Allocated private tutor

    Fast-track response time

    Telephone helpline

    Instant live chat & skype

    Flexible study in own time, pace & location

    All  training materials yours to keep 

    Professional client account management file

    Database of first class venues & suppliers

    Up to 65% off top wedding software

    Student placements/shadowing opportunities

    UKAWP approved

    Instalment plan options

    Exclusive certificates upon graduation

    Graduate placement opportunities

    + Business contract, T’s & C’s, worth £300.00!

    + 9 Months graduate mentoring, worth £600.00!

    Enrolment Fees

    £949.99 - bank transfers

    £981.26 - cards (+3.4%):

    ENROL ONLINE

     

    ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

     


    Advanced Certification Program

    Level 3

    Recommended time to complete the course: 6 Months

    Student tutorial access & guidance for: 12 Months

    Online & distance learning program

    Exclusive, one-to-one training

    Allocated private tutor

    Flexible study in own time, pace & location

    All  training materials yours to keep 

    Professional client account management file

    Up to 65% off top wedding software

    Student placements/shadowing opportunities

    UKAWP approved

    Instalment plan options

    Exclusive certificates upon graduation

    Graduate placement opportunities

    + Business contract, T's & C's, worth £300.00!

    Enrolment Fees

    £649.99 - bank transfers

    £672.08 - cards (+3.4%):

    ENROL ONLINE

     

    SHORT-COURSE CERTIFICATION IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

     


    Short-Course Certification Program

    Level 2

    Recommended time to complete the course: 3 Months

    Student tutorial access & guidance for: 6 Months

    Introduction To Wedding Planning

    Online & distance learning program

    Exclusive, one-to-one training

    Flexible study in own time, pace & location

    All training materials yours to keep 

    Up to 65% off top wedding software

    UKAWP approved

    Exclusive certificates upon graduation

    Enrolment Fees

    £449.99 - bank transfers

    £464.99 - cards (+3.4%):

    ENROL ONLINE

     

    COURSE COMPARISON CHART

    COURSE COMPARISON FIRST CLASS ADVANCED SHORT
     QUALIFICATION LEVEL: LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2
    RECOMMENDED TIME TO COMPLETE THE COURSE: 9-12 Months 6 Months 3 Months
    TUTORIAL ACCESS & GUIDANCE FOR: 18 Months 12 Months 6 Months
    UK’S MOST UP-TO-DATE & IN-DEPTH WEDDING COURSE
    ONLINE & DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
    EXCLUSIVE, ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING
    ALLOCATED PRIVATE TUTOR
    FAST-TRACK RESPONSE TIME
    TELEPHONE HELPLINE
    INSTANT LIVE CHAT & SKYPE/ZOOM
    FLEXIBLE STUDY IN OWN TIME, PACE & LOCATION
    ALL TRAINING MATERIALS YOURS TO KEEP 
    EXTENSIVE FACT SHEETS, TEMPLATES, CHECKLISTS & GUIDES
    PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT FILE (* terms apply)
    DATABASE OF FIRST CLASS VENUES & SUPPLIERS
    UP TO 65% OFF TOP WEDDING SOFTWARE
    STUDENT PLACEMENTS/SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES
    UKAWP APPROVED
    INSTALMENT PLAN OPTIONS
    EXCLUSIVE CERTIFICATES UPON GRADUATION
    GRADUATE PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    + BUSINESS CONTRACT, Ts & Cs, WORTH £300.00!
    + 9 MONTHS GRADUATE MENTORING, WORTH £600.00!
    ENROLMENT FEES      
    BANK TRANSFERS £949.99 £649.99 £449.99
    CARDS (+3.4%) £981.26 £672.08 £464.99

    SOME NOTABLE ALUMNI

    Melanie, CRANBERRY BLUE WEDDINGS….. Rianna, MANGO PIE EVENTS….. Rachel, BIJOU VENUES….. Lisa, CARMELA WEDDINGS & EVENTS….. Pauline, CLERKENWELL GREEN….. Ben, PEYTON AND BYRNE….. Yvonne, AMBIENCE VENUE STYLING….. Ciara, MOSIMANNS….. Kerry, TEOKATH LONDON….. Candy, RHUBARB EVENTS….. Katie, UPPER STREET EVENTS….. Sarah, PRONUPTIA PARIS….. Nadine, BOVINGDONS….. Helena, CANIZARO HOUSE….. Petra, BELLUS EVENTS….. Claire, NATIONAL TRUST MORDEN HALL….. Mary, MARY CUSHEN….. The list goes on and on… More on our FAQ Page!
    QUESTIONS

    We have put together a useful FAQ page that answers all the most popular and common questions that arise. But if you'd prefer to have a chat, please give us a call. We offer independent and friendly advice to those who seek it. Be assured, you won’t be pressured to enrol, we won’t chase you up and nor will we add your details to a mailing list and spam you for the next 12 months!

    There is also a short but useful guide on how to get into the wedding planning industry by The National Careers Service. To read it, click HERE

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