The U.S. Career Institute offers an online program for individuals interested in becoming a wedding event planner. As of 2010, the cost of the online course is $887 and applicants have the option of paying monthly payments, according to the U.S. Career Institute website. Students of the course learn about planning wedding events such as the reception and pre-wedding parties in addition to the types of wedding ceremonies. If you enroll in the program at the U.S. Career Institute, you can work at your own pace to ensure that you understand every aspect of being a consultant.
U.S. Career Institute
2001 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
866-250-6851
uscareerinstitute.com
Stratford Career Institute's Wedding Consultant course is a program that can completed from your own home. Course participants must complete four modules that include event planning and understanding the history of marriage ceremonies and traditions, according to the Stratford Career Institute website. As of April 2010, Stratford Career Institute is offering the course at a discounted rate of $589; however, the regular cost is $889. Tuition covers the price of books and online material. You have up to 24 months to complete the program.
Stratford Career Institute
12 Champlain Commons
St. Albans, VT 05478
800-863-0058
scitraining.com
The Penn Foster Career School Bridal Consultant program prepares students for the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) exam, according to the Penn Foster Career School website. Students of the Penn Foster Career School program learn about bridal shows and running a home business in addition to how to order wedding decorations. If you enroll in the course, expect to pay $508, as of 2010. In addition, after you complete the course, Penn Foster Career School offers you a three month membership with the Association of Bridal Consultants free of charge.
Penn Foster Career School
925 Oak Street
Scranton, PA 18515
800-214-6230
pennfoster.edu