Why should I study with The Wedding Planner School?
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What qualification will I get on completing a course?
You will receive an accredited diploma in Wedding Planning, Event Management or Wedding & Event Management depending on the course you have taken. The levels are Foundation (I), Intermediate (II) and Advanced (III).
Are these recognised qualifications?
The diplomas are accredited by the Internatiional Association for Distance Learning and are recognised by the majority of employers and clients in the UK and throughout Europe where many of our correspondence students are based. Graduates are entitled to state the qualification on CVs and business literature. Some students use their tutor as an academic referee on CVs and you are entitled to put a link on the student updates page of our website.
Are you a well known organisation?
Yes, we are promoted via Learn Direct, the National Learning Register, the BBC website and The Learning & Skills Council amongst many others. See us giving course advice on several sky TV channels, many local BBC radio stations and wedding magazines. We are in liaison with some TV production companies about filming the experiences of our trainees for broadcast on Terrestrial channels. We regularly correspond with venues and suppliers to keep each other abreast of skill requirements. Our accreditation is based on learning, and we are a Fully-Accredited Member of the International Association for Distance Learning.
Can you help me to get work experience?
Yes. Work experience in the Wedding industry is incredibly competitive and very rare, but the WPS will look for it on our students’ behalf and offer it to all students where available. Work experience at a live wedding or event costs a nominal fee for WPS students & graduates of £31 for one placement or £62 for unlimited placements for 12 months. Fees are subject to terms and conditions.
Do I have to attend a taught course AND do the correspondence course?
No, you can study both levels 1 & 2 from home, or do both in the classroom. You are allowed to mix them up for optimum benefit, but if you prefer to stick to just one format that is acceptable and you won’t miss out on anything. If you just want to study one level, that is fine too.
Which courses do you recommend?
In our opinion, if you want maximum benefit apply for the home study foundation correspondence course first followed by an intermediate taught course (This way gives depth, breadth and works out cheaper too). If possible, you should punctuate your studies with practical work experience. Only after a period of business growth & development do we recommend you apply for the advanced level.