Event and Wedding Planning Course

How It Works

The IEWP™ program was designed to be an enjoyable and easy-to-follow learning experience. You'll work through your course as follows:

Step 1: Your course begins

All the beautiful course materials you need to get started arrive in the mail and your exciting path to becoming an event and wedding planner begins! Study at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home! Your study guide will lead you through the course step by step. It will begin by giving you an in-depth introduction to the world of event and wedding planning. You will then get detailed instructions on how to go through your course materials and when to send your completed assignments to the School.

Step 2: You follow your course guide, read your lessons and watch the School's movies

Your course is carefully designed to give you all the knowledge, skills and tools you need to become a successful event and wedding planner. Your full-color course texts walk you through every single step involved in planning an event. Our exclusive DVD set, “Professional Planning Secrets,” gives you vital insider information on the whole event and wedding planning industry.

Step 3: You work on your assignments and start to develop your professional skills

All the course assignments have been designed in a way that give you practical experience both as an event and wedding planner and as a business owner. You'll gain practice in organization, seeking and working with clients and vendors, and in outlining timeframes. You'll even get templates to make completing your exercises a breeze.

Step 4: You contact the School for support

We believe you deserve all the support you need to complete the course. You can either call 1-800-267-1829 or email the school with any questions about the course. Our counsellors will be more than delighted to help you or connect you directly with your personal tutor.

Step 5: Your instructor carefully reviews your work

All of your exercises are given directly to your personal tutor. He or she will critique your work and provide you with detailed audio commentary, identifying both your strengths and weaknesses. Remember, your tutor is a working event and wedding planner, eager to share his or her experiences in order to get you on the fast-track to becoming an event and wedding planner yourself.

Step 6: You move smoothly from step to step

You move on to the next unit in the course. You'll be introduced to new concepts and build on materials you've just learned. You'll develop your professional skills and gain confidence as you work through the course.

Step 7: You graduate and receive your IEWP certification

Once you've completed and passed all your assignments, you will receive your certificate in the mail and officially become an IEWP certified event and wedding planning professional! You can finish your course and graduate in as little as four months!