The Wedding Planners
 

Institute of Canada

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Currently we offer 4 Certification Courses:

Wedding Consulting & Coordination Certificate

Destination Wedding Coordination Certificate

Ecologically-Conscious (Eco-Chic)
Wedding Coordination Certificate

Ecologically-Conscious (Eco-Chic)
Wedding Vendor Certificate

Wedding Consultant and Coordination Certification Program

This course is taught in-class by two instructors (smaller classes will have one instructor).  Classes are available at major Universities across Canada. 
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Designation:
Certified Wedding Consultant and Coordinator as per the Private Career Colleges Act.  Successful graduates will get to use the "WPICC" initials after their name.

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to taking this course, though students should be over the age of 18.  This course is taught University-style, note-taking during lectures is required.

Cost:
$750 (this includes manual and school supplies)

Duration:
Classes are taught across two weekends, two-eleven hour days, or 8 evening classes.  This course is not available through Correspondence.

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Destination Wedding Coordinator Certification Program

This course is only available through Correspondence.  This course is only available to Certified Wedding Coordinators (you will be required to submit proof of Certification).


Designation:
Certified Destination Wedding Coordinator as per the Private Career Colleges Act.  Successful graduates will get to use the "DWC" initials after their name.

Prerequisites:
This course is only available to Certified Wedding Coordinators.  This course is an added specialization of the Wedding Consultant and Coordination Certificate.

Cost:
$200 (this includes manual, shipping & handling and upon successful completion a Certificate with official seal)

Duration:
Student will have 3 months to complete the manual and write the qualifying exam. 

Topics include:
History of Destination Weddings, Advice from an Expert, Where do you start?, Budget, Research, Places to get married, Themes, Making the Wedding Special for Everyone, How to find Reputable Vendors, Fees, Destination Wedding Etiquette, Wedding Announcements, Vow Renewals, Marriage Requirements for Popular Destinations.

(Eco-Chic) Ecologically-Conscious Wedding Certification Program

This course is only available through Correspondence.  


Designation:
Certified Ecologically-Concious Wedding Coordinator (EWC) as per the Private Career Colleges Act or WPIC  Eco-Conscious Vendor Certification (EVC). 

Prerequisites:
This course is only available to Wedding Coordinators or Wedding Vendors. This course is an added specialization of the Wedding Consultant and Coordination Certificate. *This course does not certify you as a Wedding Coordinator, you must complete the Wedding Coordinator Certification Course to be a Certified Wedding Planner/Coordiantor.

Cost:
$200 (this includes USB, exam & grading, shipping & handling and upon successful completion a Certificate with official seal)

Duration:
Student will have 3 months to complete the manual, write and submit the qualifying exam. 

Topics include:
How to plan an Ecologically-friendly and Socially-Responsible Wedding, Where do you start?, Carbon Foot-printing and Offsetting, A Breakdown of the elements of Weddings and Green Alternatives (Jewellery, Invitations, Florals, Decor, Transportation, Wedding Dresses and Attendants' Clothing, Venues, Wedding Favours, Accommodations, Photography, Catering, Cakes, etc.), Alternative Disposables, "Eco" products to beware of, A look at Eco-friendly Organizations and Charities, How to find Reputable Vendors,  Ways to make your business Eco-friendly.

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