Certified Wedding and Event Planning
| Course code: | 23-CD-244 |
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| Dates: | June 22 - September 7, 2023 Alternate Course Dates |
| Meets: | Th from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, 12 sessions |
| Location: | VCU Academic Learning Commons 4110 |
| Instructor: | WPI Staff |
| Fee: | $1,149.00 |
Description
This 40-hour intensive program covers all aspects of starting and operating a professional event planning business. Learn best practices, methods, and techniques to get started in the planning industry.
Networking and client relationship management
Contracts, negotiation, and budget planning
Destination Weddings
Bridal shows
Marketing and social media for your business
Coordinating and directing events
Topics include:
Registration fee includes instruction, curriculum, eTextbook, exam fee, certificate from the Wedding Planning Institute, student center library of resources, instructional videos and templates. Through the online student center, students can connect with other students around the world in discussion boards, messaging, blogs and individual online classes. Through the Lovegevity Career Center, students can apply for internships and/or job placement assistance.
Notes
Registration Deadline: Registrations will be accepted through June 21, 2023.Cancellation/Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration up until 7 days prior to the course start date, and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
*exempt—this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct-Interim
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
Online registration is not available at this time. Please contact our office for seat availability, or alternative or upcoming course/event dates.
Contact: VCU Continuing and Professional Education, ocpe@vcu.edu, 804-828-1322
