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Combined (Event & Wedding) Certification
Become a certified Event and Wedding Planner Imagine having an exciting, high-paying job that is both interesting and rewarding! The Combined (Event & Wedding) Certification Program is your first step toward the high paying, stimulating, and rewarding profession you’ve always wanted. By starting your own event and wedding planning business, you can enjoy the freedom, convenience, and comfort of being your own boss. There are many opportunities available in this career field, and U.S. Event Guide’s Certification Program is your chance to learn about this lucrative industry and how to begin your new career without delay. There is no limit to how much money you can make if you have the desire and motivation to succeed; no prior education or experience is necessary. U.S. Event Guide offers efficient training at an affordable price to help you become a certified event and wedding planner. Our program provides step-by-step guidance and training to help you acquire the essential skills necessary for you to grow as an individual in this discipline. Here at U.S. Event Guide, we follow the motto, “Knowledge breeds confidence and confidence breeds success!” Utilizing their many years of experience in the special events industry, our instructors will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this fun and invigorating industry.
To learn more, click on the links below.
Part 1: Wedding Planning Course Overview
How To Plan A Wedding
Wedding Industry And Overview
Starting Your Own Wedding Planning Business
Part 2: Event Planning Course Overview Starting Your Own Event Planning Business
How To Plan Any Event
Part 2: In-Class Workshop (optional)
Part 3: Real-World Training (optional)
Here are a few of the many benefits you will receive from the U.S. Event Guide's Combined (Event & Wedding) Certification:
In determining whether enrollment in the U.S. Event Guide Certification Program is right for you, please review the graduation statistics below:
Although students have up to 8 months to complete the program, the majority of students graduate within 5. This time frame reflects part-time study, as the majority of students have outside commitments that make full-time study difficult. Please note: For students who are able to enroll full-time, it is possible to complete the program in under 5 months. It is to each student’s advantage to create a program timetable.
U.S. Event Guide is the only program to offer students with clients to work with in order to gain invaluable hands-on experience necessary to give them a competitive edge against their competitors.
Tuition costs will vary according to chosen enrollment option.
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In addition to the training offered in the E-Study program, this alternative assign students to actual clients for real-world training experience. This invaluable experience is exclusive to those who sign up for the U.S. Event Guide program. It offers students the opportunity to work with real clients prior to entering the job force. Both part-time and full-time training available. The real-world training requires students a minimum of 5 hours per week of training time. Students may train more than 5 hours per week if their schedule permits.
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For an additional $295.00, add on a 3-day In-class workshop. The workshop gives students the opportunity for hands-on training and interaction with classmates and instructors.
Students may select from the following options to participate in the workshop:
Option A: Attend classes in Birmingham, AL, Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, Washington, DC, Tampa FL, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Kansas City, KS, New Orleans, LA, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Detroit, MI, Las Vegas, NV, Atlantic City, NJ, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Cincinnati, OH, Oklahoma City, OK, Portland, OR, Philadelphia, PA, Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Salt Lake City, Utah, Richmond, VA, and Seattle, WA.
Option B: If the student is unable to attend the classes, they may take part in the state-of-the-art interactive live video classes which provide communication between instructors and students (No travel or software required).
Students may add on the In-Class Workshop after program enrollment.
What geographic regions does U.S. Event Guide service? U.S. Event Guide services worldwide.
Are students outside the United States accepted into the program? Yes. U.S. Event Guide’s certification program is internationally recognized and is designed to provide training and support to consultants worldwide.
I live outside the United States, will I be required to relocate in order to assist my real-world training clients? No. You are not required to relocate in order to participate in the real-world training.
Do you have testimonials from recent graduates of U.S. Event Guide? Yes. Please click on the link below to be redirected to our testimonials page, which includes comments from current students, recent graduates, and active, independent consultants.
If I participate in the U.S. Event Guide Certification Program, am I under any obligation to U.S. Event Guide? No. You are welcome to venture on your own upon completion of the program. However, should you decide to become an independent contractor for U.S. Event Guide, we will provide you with access to countless clients and ongoing support. One of the disadvantages of working with other certification programs is the support stops along with the program. Not so at U.S. Event Guide. We operate under the principle that if you are not successful, neither are we. Let us handle the daily business hassles while you do what you enjoy most...planning the event!
Do I have to work with a client in order to graduate? No. Participation in real-world training is optional.
Will I be required to relocate in order to assist my real-world training clients? No. No relocation required.
Will I be able to take part in a program while working full-time? Yes. Our programs are self-paced and designed to fit into your busy schedule. As our testimonials confirm, the majority of our students work full-time and have no difficulties managing the workload.
Will I be considered an employee if I decide to remain with U.S. Event Guide as a consultant after completing the certification program? No. All of our consultants are independent contractors. You will be operating your own business, but will be using our system, clients, support, and guidance in order to ensure success.
How do the clients assigned to consultants find U.S. Event Guide? Clients find U.S. Event Guide in one of the following ways:
1. Referrals from sponsors 2. Free “How To Plan Your Own Event” workshops 3. Search engines 4. Advertisements 5. Referrals from our affiliates/members 6. Referrals from past clients 7. Trade shows 8. Bridal shows
Where are training classes offered? Our certification training takes the form of online, self-paced courses to be completed in the comfort of your own home. Please note that the workshops and real-world training are not completed online. Participation in real-world training and workshop sessions are optional.
When do classes begin? You may begin your training as soon as you have completed the enrollment process and we have received your tuition payment.
How long does it take to complete the certification program? Although students have up to 8 months to complete the program, the majority of students graduate within 5. This time frame reflects part-time study, as the majority of students have outside commitments that make full-time study difficult. Please note: For students who are able to enroll full-time, it is possible to complete the program in under 5 months. It is to each student’s advantage to create a program timetable.
What happens after I complete the enrollment process and pay my tuition? 1. You will be assigned to a mentor, who will guide you through every step of your training. 2. You will then receive an email with the contract for you to complete and submit via fax in order to accept the service of your assigned mentor. 3. Last, you will receive an email from our Operational Director that will include the access link to our online training site. Information on how to contact your assigned mentor will also be included should you have any questions during the program.
What is the average annual earning for an event planner? Annual earnings of full-time event consultants average between $45,000-$95,000, depending upon performance, experience, and market area.
Please complete and submit the form below. A U.S. Event Guide representative will be assigned to assist you with any questions and/or comments you may have regarding our certification programs. You may contact us at 1-800-658-3211 X 2 (United States) or 1-703-542-4045 (International).
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