Penn Foster offers a variety of self-paced, distance education programs online so that students can complete a program at their own pace at home. The school's Certified Wedding Planner program teaches students how to establish their own bridal consulting business, including coordinating with vendors and services, learning wedding etiquette and marketing at bridal shows. The program consists of five instruction sets, and students can access Penn Foster via website, phone and mail. Upon completing the program, graduates take the professional certification exam for the ABC®, Association of Bridal Consultants. Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Counsel, listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.
Ashworth College provides self-paced online degrees, certificates and career diplomas for prospective bridal consultants. A Bridal Consulting Career Diploma can be obtained upon completion of 14 comprehensive lessons. The program can be finished in less than six months. Coursework covers such topics as invitations and bouquets, music for the ceremony and planning for the honeymoon. Students also learn all aspects of starting and managing their own business. Ashworth College is an accredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council.
Stratford Career Institute offers distance learning correspondence courses online. These courses can take up to two years to complete or as little as six months. Stratford's Wedding Consultant Career Diploma program offers four modules that provide course content covering the stages of planning and budgeting for a variety of wedding styles. Students learn about different types of wedding ceremonies, business management and legal considerations, how to choose bride/groom/attendants' attire as well as food, photography and entertainment for the wedding reception. Stratford Career Institute is a member of the United States Distance Learning Association.
The State College of Florida at Manatee-Sarasota offers a Certified Wedding Planner (CWP) 10-week online program in conjunction with The Wedding Planning Institute. Along with learning about business contracts, wedding etiquette and various wedding traditions, students can gain on-the-job experience by assisting at local weddings and events through this online college program established in 2010.