Combined Certification Program

Become a certified Event and Wedding Planner

Imagine having an exciting, high-paying job that is both interesting and rewarding! The Combined 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.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

PROGRAM LENGTH

PROGRAM REGISTRATION & COST

FAQS

Online lectures and training materials

Personally assigned mentor (assistance as needed)

2 Certificates: CEP Certificate (Certified Event Professional) and CWP

Certificate (Certified Wedding Professional)

Optional: Should you wish to participate in real world training, you will

be assigned to 2 major events, providing you the opportunity to put your training into practice.

In addition to your two certificates, at the time of graduation you will be

presented with a Letter of Reference to present to prospective clients.

Authorization to use "U.S. Event Guide" Name and Logo in your local

Here are a few of the many benefits you will receive from the U.S. Event Guide's Combined Certification Program:

• We are both a certification and consulting company, which allows us to offer our students a well-rounded education in both theory and practice. This is a unique opportunity that few other certification programs can offer their students.

• Unlike graduates from other programs, U.S. Event Guide graduates are able to inform potential clients that not only are they certified by a professional certification program/school, they also have prior experience coordinating and consulting with multiple clients! This will greatly enhance your credentials and allow you to charge a higher fee for your services.

• Personally assigned mentor to assist you throughout your training.

• The comfort of studying in your own home.

• Back-end support from our Certification Department.

• Should you choose to withdraw from the course, we provide the only certification program to grant a refund after a student is given access to training materials. Other certification programs offer a refund only to students who give notice of cancellation prior to accessing training materials.

• Optional: Real world training with an assigned client. Assistance and support is available whenever you need it.

• You can stop or take a break anytime during your training.  Feel free to work at your own pace and comfort level.

• Our teaching methods are exclusively dedicated to the wedding and event planning professions. Because our school does not offer other career courses, we are able to target our time, effort, and resources to provide you with the best possible learning experience in the special events industry.

• Upon successful completion of the certification program, students will not only be certified by U.S. Event Guide and allowed to use our logo, they will also be eligible to receive references from our internationally recognized instructors.

• Our program features easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. No stone is left unturned.

• U.S. Event Guide provides successful graduates with job opportunities.

• AND MUCH MORE!!!

In determining whether enrollment in the U.S. Event Guide Certification Program is right for you, please review the graduation statistics below:

• 99% of all enrolled students successfully graduate as Certified Event and Wedding Professionals.

• 95% of the students who graduate from our program secure positions within the special events field or currently work as independent contractors for U.S. Event Guide.

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.

Tuition costs will vary according to chosen enrollment option.

E-Study:

A comprehensive online certification program that provides students with every tool necessary to establish a successful event planning business.

E-Study PLUS Real World Training:

In addition to the training offered in the E-Study program, this alternative assigns students actual clients for real world training experience. 

What geographic regions does U.S. Event Guide service?

U.S. Event Guide services clients 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. All training lectures are conveniently provided online, with personalized assistance from an assigned mentor if required. Our program is thorough, precise, and leaves no stone unturned.

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.

 Link to Testimonials Page

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 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. Real world training is the only part of the program not completed online. Participation in real world training is optional.

When do classes begin? 

You may begin your online 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.

Will I be required to relocate in order to assist my real world training clients?

No.

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 (within the United States) or 202.449.9704 (international) Monday-Friday from 10a.m.-6p.m. EST.