Wedding Planner Diploma Level 3

Course Description

If you want to develop your knowledge of Wedding Planning so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.

The Wedding Planner Diploma has been exclusively authored by the gentleman who organised Madonna and Guy Ritchie's amazing wedding and also Robbie Williams' 30th birthday party!

This Wedding Planner Course can become your handbook or 'best friend' until the big day and be used as a checklist to be sure you have thought of each and every minor detail! It is a practical course where you are learning to become a qualified Wedding Planner and is also suitable if you are planning your own wedding.

It is important to understand the background in which a Wedding Planner operates and what are the national trends for marriage ceremonies in the UK. The Office for National Statistics provides up-to-date information on wedding trends. People are delaying marriage until they are older; according to recent figures released by the Office of National Statistics the average age for the first marriage is 31 for women and 29 for men. Less people are getting married; In 2006 the number of marriages fell by 4% compared with the year before. The long-term picture in the United Kingdom is one of decline, although Northern Ireland has seen a small increase.   There are more people getting married for the second time; In 2006 remarriages accounted for 39% of all marriages, with 61% of marriages being the first marriage for both partners. Civil Ceremonies have increased in popularity; since 1992 there have been more civil ceremonies in England and Wales than religious ceremonies. In 2006 civil ceremonies accounted for 66% of all ceremonies.

With the cost of an average wedding in 2008 estimated at £20,273 by "You and Your Wedding magazine", it becomes essential for brides and their relations to make sure that they are getting the best value for their money and need to ensure that everything goes to plan during one of their most expensive outlays during the couples life.

The wedding industry is made up of multiple small enterprises like caterers, venues, dress suppliers, photographers, musicians etc. Whilst the industry itself was valued by the financial firm Brewin Dolphin at £4.2 billion, each of the components is smaller, likely to be local and privately owned.

This highly diverse market coupled with the large sums of money that are spent on creating wedding celebrations means that the role of the Wedding Planner takes on great importance.

This Wedding Planner course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to plan every aspect of the perfect Wedding. For a limited time only we are offering a FREE WEDDING PLANNER SOFTWARE CD with the paper version of this Wedding Planner course, which will assist you in organising your clients efficiently! Please note that the 7 day cancellation policy for this course becomes VOID if the CD software is accessed, therefore please review the materials to make sure you are happy before accessing the CD.    

Previous Knowledge Required

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Support

You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months.  All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course.

You will be provided with the telephone number for your dedicated Student Support Team who will be available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate.  The good news is, there is no final exam.