This course is NOT about Wedding Planning, it is for growing and starting your own Event Decorating and Design business.
Are you ready to transform your passion for wedding and event design into a thriving, profitable business?
The online WPIC Wedding and Event Design Fundamentals course is your gateway to mastering the art and business of event design. Created by industry leaders, this comprehensive course combines theory, practice, and insider knowledge to help you stand out in the competitive event industry.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
Expert-Led Lectures: Learn the foundational principles of event design from experienced professionals who’ve turned their creativity into success stories.
Industry Speakers: Gain insider tips and strategies from top wedding designers and rental experts who share what it takes to build a profitable business.
Home-Study Flexibility: Dive deeper into your learning with engaging home-study materials that let you learn at your own pace.
At-Home Design Project: Put your creativity to the test with a practical design project, showcasing your unique vision and ideas.
Final Online Exam: Demonstrate your mastery of the course material and earn your certification with an online exam.
Course Textbook & Personalized Notes: The included digital textbook serves as your guide, designed to be customized with your own insights and notes, making it an invaluable resource for years to come.
This course isn’t just about learning design fundamentals. It’s about building a business that reflects your creativity, passion, and professionalism. Whether you’re just starting or looking to elevate your existing rental or design business, the tools, knowledge, and connections you’ll gain here will set you up for success.
Your future in event design begins here. Enroll today!
On-line Course: 21 webinars + Home Study + Online Exam + Project = Certification
Why Become an Event Designer?
If you’re searching for a creative outlet that blends multiple design disciplines into one exciting career, event design is your perfect match. Imagine sharing your design expertise to create unforgettable milestone events in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Event design isn’t just about décor, it’s about bringing a vision to life, crafting immersive guest experiences, and collaborating with passionate teams to execute extraordinary installations. Whether you’re drawn to planning, production, or the finer details of evaluating your designs, this career allows you to channel your creativity while helping others celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.
Whether your goal is to consult with an established design firm or launch your own professional business as an independent event designer, the possibilities are endless. This career offers not only artistic fulfillment but also the chance to build a thriving, rewarding profession in a dynamic industry.
Becoming a Certified Event Designer
Earning your certification as an event designer sets you apart as a trained professional, giving clients confidence in your expertise and distinguishing you from entry-level designers or decorators. This professional “seal” signals your commitment to excellence and dedication to delivering exceptional results. As a WPIC certified event designer, you prioritize ongoing professional development, staying ahead of industry trends, mastering best business practices, and deepening your knowledge of event and design education. You also demonstrate an unwavering commitment to providing outstanding customer service which is a critical factor in winning over potential clients.
Certification through The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada not only elevates your credibility but also provides access to the wealth of knowledge and experience from industry-leading faculty. This guidance empowers you to run your business efficiently, avoid costly mistakes, and build a reputation that keeps clients coming back.
Course Curriculum
The Wedding and Event Designer Certification Course consists of:
- Elements of Event Design
- Tools of the Trade
- The Business of Event Design
- Colour Theory
- Sketching
- Lighting Design
- Backdrops & Draping
- Tablescaping
- Marketing & Branding
The Business of Wedding and Event Design
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- Owning an event design business is a balanced combination of design ability and business acumen. To continually grow as a designer and business professional, an understanding of the principles of business are necessary.
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- Business Operations
- Event Staffing
- Contract Creation
- Production Standards
- Marketing and Branding
- Legal Services
- Inventory and Collateral Management
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Colour Theory
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- The study of colour, emotion, and the psychology of colour continues to be at the forefront of modern event design. Colour evokes mood and creates an ambience that is communicated throughout an effective event design scheme. The use of colour creates dynamic event environments that evoke specific design themes and design schemes. A complete understanding of colour theory enhances the skill set of an event designer.
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- Colour Wheel
- Psychology of Colour
- Colour Trends
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Sketching
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- Effectively communicating your vision to a client is a core competency of being a successful event designer. Sketching becomes a dynamic medium to build client confidence, showcase your skill as an event designer, and increase revenue through increased sales. An effective event designer is a master at communicating ideas.
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- Several sketching techniques
- Rendering techniques
- Sketching tools
- Two dimensional sketching
- Three dimensional sketching
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Lighting Design
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- An experienced event designer is well versed in the art of lighting design. It is often said “you cannot have a successful decor scheme without the magic of lighting”. An informative course of enhancing your clients events with dynamic lighting schemes.
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- Effect of lighting on an event design scheme
- Lighting fixtures
- Temperatures
- Lighting effects
- Trussing and rigging
- Working with lighting professionals
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Teaching Aides
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- Webinars, and step-by-step videos of “how to” sketch and drape
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Final Practical Project
A Final Practical Project must be completed and sent in for evaluation
All students must complete and submit all criteria of the Practical Project, submit all work, including photos and a video of their project. This project and all supporting documents will be evaluated and along with the student’s in-class success, will determine if the student is to be certified.
This assignment is your opportunity to showcase everything you’ve learned throughout the course and demonstrate your ability to apply both the creative techniques and business strategies essential to successful event design.
You’ll create a comprehensive package that reflects your understanding of professional practices, including:
- Contracts: Develop clear, client-focused contracts that protect your business while setting expectations for seamless collaboration.
- Design Boards: Craft visually compelling design boards that communicate your creative vision and tell the story of your event concepts.
- Client Intake Questions: Design thoughtful, strategic intake questionnaires to gather critical client insights and build trust from the very first interaction.
- Proposals: Prepare polished, professional proposals that not only reflect your creativity but also position you as a business-savvy designer ready to deliver value and results.
This hands-on project ties together the key elements of event design, allowing you to put theory into practice. By completing this assignment, you’ll refine your skills, strengthen your portfolio, and gain the confidence to present your services as a professional, certified event designer.
Online Examination
A final online examination will be sent for students to complete prior to the course deadline.
Cost:
$899
The cost of the course includes all instruction, a digital text book, videos, webinars , final exam.
**Upon completion of all aspects of the course, a certificate with official seal will be mailed to successful students in 4-6 weeks of the final course date (International mailing times may affect timing.)
Refunds will be given provided 5 business days notice is given in writing to info@wpic.ca prior to the class start date. All funds will be returned except the $100 registration fee. There will be no refunds of the course fee once the class has begun .
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