'Most In-Depth Wedding Planning Courses In The UK'
Become a Wedding Planner in 3-9 Months... Your Future Wedding Planning Career Starts Here! Our Wedding Academy has produced a host of multi-award winning wedding planners, designers and coordinators in the UK. Since 2007 our intensive home study, distance learning & online 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 have 4 separate online, distance learning and home study courses to choose from and no prior experience is necessary. The First-Class Advanced program is widely considered to be among the most intensive and best wedding planner courses in the UK today.
RECOMMENDED READING: Check out the Student FAQ's for answers to all the common questions that aspiring young (and not so young!) planners raise. You will also find plenty of useful information on our independent guide: How To Become A Wedding Planner.
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AP WEDDING ACADEMY NEWS
20 September 2023: Brand New Fast Track Level 4 Course Out 23/09/23! We have an absolutely amazing deal to announce. You can now get full, unrestricted access our First Class Advanced training program AND SAVE £350.00 in the process! This new Fast Track First Class course includes a copy of the entire First Class Advanced course plus all the upgrades and benefits you would expect to receive. The difference is, the amount of coursework has been drastically reduced so the course is much quicker to complete. By doing so, it has enabled us to slash tutorial fees and pass the savings onto you!
Website is in the process of being updated to reflect the new addition. For more details please see FAQ page or email us. To enrol on our new First Class Certification in Wedding Planning, Design & Management please email us for an application form.
10 February 2023: Our V12 Training Program Out Now! We have now completed an extensive 4 month review in which our unique training program has been updated, enhanced and expanded. Version 12 cements our position as one of the UK's leading online wedding course providers.
17 October 2022: Version 12 Training Course Due Out in the New Year! We are pleased to confirm that Version 12 of our Wedding Planning, Design and Management training program will be out in the New Year! Following an extensive review in which the program will be updated, V12 will be a formidable set of training materials and arguably one of the best in the UK!
13 September 2022: Enrolment Fees Remain Fixed Until 2023! That's right! Our enrolment fees will remain unchanged until the New Year when we expect to increase fees in line with inflation. Moreover, we will continue to offer the complimentary 6 Months Graduate Mentoring Package (worth up to £600.00) for free to students who enrol on our First-Class course before Christmas.
FIRST CLASS ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
UK’s Most Extensive Wedding Course
Level 4+
ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Informative 6 Month Training Program
Level 3
SHORT-COURSE CERTIFICATION
IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
Introductory Course
Level 2
UNIT COMPARISON CHART
| UNIT | TOPIC | FIRST CLASS | FAST TRACK | 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 | DATABASE OF 10K VENUES & HAND-PICKED SERVICES & SUPPLIERS |
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 in-depth and intensive wedding course!
Online & distance learning program
Flexible study... own time, own pace & own location
Exclusive, one-to-one training
Own private Tutor & Mentor
Fast-track response time
Telephone helpline
Instant live chat, Skype or Zoom
All training materials yours to keep
Extensive database of thousands of venues & suppliers
Up to 65% off top wedding software
Student placements and work opportunities
UKAWP approved*
Instalment plan options
Exclusive certificates upon graduation
Graduate placement opportunities
+ Wedding Planner's Client Contract, worth £350.00!
+ 6 Months Graduate Mentoring, worth £600.00!
Enrolment Fees
£1049.99 - bank transfers
£1085.69 - cards (+3.4%):
FIRST-CLASS FAST-TRACK CERTIFICATION IN WEDDING PLANNING, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
First Class Fast-Track Certification Program
Level 4
Recommended time to complete the course: 1-2 Months
Student tutorial access & guidance for: 1-2 Months
UK’s most in-depth wedding course!
Online & distance learning program
Flexible study... own time, own pace & own location
Exclusive, one-to-one training
Own private Tutor & Mentor
Fast-track response time
Telephone helpline
Instant live chat, Skype or Zoom
All training materials yours to keep
Extensive database of thousands of venues & suppliers
Up to 65% off top wedding software
Student placements and work opportunities
UKAWP approved*
Instalment plan options
Exclusive certificates upon graduation
Graduate placement opportunities
+ Wedding Planner's Client Contract, worth £350.00!
+ 6 Months Graduate Mentoring, worth £600.00!
Enrolment Fees
£699.99 - bank transfers
£723.79 - cards (+3.4%):
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
Flexible study... own time, own pace, own location
One-to-one training
Allocated private tutor
All training materials yours to keep
Up to 65% off top wedding software
Student placements/shadowing opportunities
UKAWP approved*
Instalment plan options
Exclusive certificates upon graduation
Graduate placement opportunities
+ Wedding Planner's Client Contract, worth £350.00!
Enrolment Fees
£649.99 - bank transfers
£672.08 - cards (+3.4%):
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
Flexible study... own time, own pace, own location
Personal Tutor
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%):
COURSE COMPARISON CHART
| COURSE COMPARISON | FIRST CLASS ADVANCED |
FIRST CLASS FAST CLASS |
ADVANCED | SHORT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALIFICATION LEVEL: | LEVEL 4+ | LEVEL 4 | LEVEL 3 | LEVEL 2 |
| RECOMMENDED TIME TO COMPLETE THE COURSE: | 9-12 Months | 1-2 Months | 6 Months | 3 Months |
| TUTORIAL ACCESS & GUIDANCE FOR: | 18 Months | 3 Months | 12 Months | 6 Months |
| UK’s most in-depth & intensive wedding planning course | ||||
| Online & distance learning program | ||||
| Flexible study… own time, own pace, own location | ||||
| Exclusive, one-to-one training | ||||
| Own private Tutor & Mentor | ||||
| Fast-track response time | ||||
| Telephone helpline | ||||
| Instant Live-Chat, Zoom & Skype | ||||
| Comprehensive fact sheets, templates, checklists & guides | ||||
| All training materials yours to keep | ||||
| Premier multiple client account management file | ||||
| Database of 10,000 UK venues & hand-picked suppliers & services | ||||
| Up to 65% off top wedding software | ||||
| Student placements and work experience opportunities | ||||
| UKAWP approved* | ||||
| Instalment plan options | ||||
| Exclusive certificates upon graduation | ||||
| Graduate placement opportunities (freelance) | ||||
| + Wedding Planner's Client Contract, Worth £350.00! | ||||
| + 6 Months Graduate Mentoring, Worth £600.00! | ||||
| ENROLMENT FEES | ||||
| BANK TRANSFERS | £1049.99 | £699.99 | £795.00 | £645.00 |
| CARDS (+3.4%) | £1085.69 | £723.79 | £822.00 | £667.00 |
