Become a Certified Wedding Planner with Canada’s Most Respected Training Institute!
WPIC Inc. has educated, certified, and supported over 10,000 wedding planners in 37+ countries through industry-leading programs that set the global standard for professionalism and success.
As a leader in higher education for wedding professionals, our courses are for both those entering the Wedding Industry, as well as seasoned professionals.
WPIC Inc. empowers wedding professionals through world-class education, respected certification, ethical standards, and the power of community.
As a leader in higher education for wedding professionals since 2003, we deliver comprehensive training, both in-person and online, that equips planners with the knowledge, confidence, and business skills they need to excel in the global wedding industry.
Through continuous learning, alumni support, networking opportunities, and a shared commitment to excellence, we elevate the profession together and foster a vibrant community where every certified planner can thrive.
We offer extremely comprehensive, respected, and internationally-acclaimed courses. Choose Your Path to Certification:
Core Certification – Start Here
For aspiring planners and coordinators, and established planners seeking credentials.
- Wedding Planner, Consultant, and Coordinator Certification (in class),
- Wedding Planner, Consultant, and Coordinator Certification (online/virtual)
Niche-defining Certifications for those already Certified in Wedding Planning:
For planners who would like to add Wedding and Event Design services to their business.
For planners and travel advisors expanding into international weddings.
- Destination Wedding Planner Certification,
- Destination Wedding Specialist Certification (for Travel Agents)
Additional Professional Development Courses
Eco-Friendly Weddings, Micro-Weddings, The Art & Execution of Styled Shoots, and more.
Explore Certification Programs
Did you know?
- The Global Wedding Industry is worth $298 Billion. The Canadian Wedding Industry accounts for $5 Billion per year, while in the United States it is worth $72 Billion. as well, in India, the Wedding Industry is worth $50-60 Billion.
- 1 in 5 couples hire a Wedding Planner/Coordinator in Canada and the USA
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With today’s global situation and time-starved lifestyles, couples are realizing the importance of working with a Professional Wedding Planner and Coordinator. A certified wedding planner can help conserve a couple’s time, understands the industry, can protect their investment, liaise with other wedding professionals, bring their vision to fruition, and manage their expectations.
Wedding Coordinator, Wedding Planner, Wedding Consultant, Wedding Designer… whatever you want to call yourself, couples need properly trained, regulated, and certified Wedding Professionals!
Why over 10,000 Wedding professionals chose WPIC ?
- Industry-Recognized Certification Respected by venues, resorts, and professionals worldwide.
- 23 Years of Excellence Since 2003, WPIC has set the standard for professional wedding education.
- Global Network & Alumni Support Ongoing mentorship, networking, job opportunities, and advanced training.
- Ethical & Professional Standards We elevate the industry through accountability and integrity.
- “You don’t know, what you don’t know.” You owe it to yourself and your clients to get properly educated and certified.
- Wedding Planner courses are taught in-class or on-line (When will we be coming to you?)
- Get your Wedding Planner training and certification while you are working or going to school full-time.
- We provide on-going education, employment opportunities, networking, resources, support and opportunities for Wedding Planners through our Alumni Association.
- Our courses are constantly being updated. We also make all updates available to our past students, so they always have the best, most current skills and information.
- Featured in 100+ Media Outlets
- Trusted by Top Hospitality Brands We have trained and certified the on-site Wedding Coordinators at: Sandals Resorts, Palace Resorts, Hard Rock All-Inclusive Hotels, Couples Resorts, Barcelo Resorts, Atlantis Resort, Antigua Barbuda Hotels & Tourism Association, Bahamas Bridal Association, Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association. As well, most Fairmont Hotel and Delta hotels by Marriott on-site Resort Coordinators are WPIC Certified. We have also trained and certified several independent venues and planners worldwide.
Not able to attend in person? Take our 3-month Online Certification Course!
Have you dreamed of becoming a Wedding Planner?
You are not alone. Many people want to become a Wedding Planner but do not know where to get started or how to get certified.
We will teach you about the planning and coordination of a wedding, how to create your own Wedding Consulting, Planning, and Coordination business, and most importantly, how to get and keep clients!
Be sure to read: What Does a Wedding Planner Do?
About WPIC
The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, also known as the Wedding Planners Institute of Coordination, stands as a premier institution dedicated to the elevation and empowerment of wedding professionals. As an esteemed hub of higher learning within the wedding industry, we specialize in comprehensive training, certification programs, and continuous education tailored for both independent planners and those employed by prestigious resorts and hotels.
Our commitment extends far beyond traditional education paradigms. We foster growth and expertise through a multifaceted approach, offering immersive in-person classes, cutting-edge webinars, and internationally renowned conferences. Embracing innovation and global connectivity, we are leaders of skill enhancement and professional development in the wedding planning sphere.
Moreover, we nurture a vibrant community of individuals dedicated to excellence in the wedding planning field. Our outreach extends through WPICAlumni, fostering lifelong connections and collaborations among our distinguished alumni network.
To celebrate outstanding achievements, we proudly curate the prestigious WPIC Wedding Awards, recognizing brilliance and ingenuity within the industry.
Spanning 37 countries and representing a network of over 10,000 esteemed wedding planners, our institute stands as a beacon of excellence, setting industry standards and fostering a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to creating unforgettable moments.
