Industry Awards
All industries have awards and the wedding and event industry is no different. It is important to recognise and celebrate the hard work that goes into the planning, styling and design of special events. We are proud to support and promote two great award initiatives - The Eventia Awards and The Wedding Industry Awards.
The Academy are proud members of Eventia who are the recognised official trade body of the events and live marketing industry providing leadership and representation on important issues to Government, regulators and the corporate community. Eventia promotes the highest standards of professionalism and best practice* in the industry. All members of the association adhere to a Code of Practice* which governs the spirit and method of all commercial activities and conduct of business. The Eventia Awards honour outstanding business-to-business and business-to-consumer events Overseas and in the UK, and is the key awards and networking night for the whole industry.
The spread of categories show no bias towards any particular discipline allowing ample opportunity for judges to compare like with like in a given category. For more details on the categories click here...
Important Dates for the Awards:
- Immediately - Entries are now open (click here to enter)
- August 3rd, 2012 - Entries close
- September 24, 2012 - Judging takes place
- November 30, 2012 - The Awards take place at the Hilton on Park Lane, London
The Wedding Industry Awards is now in it's second year and ensure that there is now a credible and reliable independent National awards process and event. These are the only client-voted national awards in the UK wedding industry. The team at the Academy attended the events last year and were very impressed with the entire process.
The Awards are presented both regionally and nationally over 21 different categories. For more details on the categories please click here...
Important Dates for the Awards:
- Immediately - Entries are now open (click here to enter)
- October 24, 2012 - Entries close
- October 31,2012 - Voting Closes
- End of November, 2012 - Regional Winners announced
- January 2013 - The Awards take place in London - Venue TBA
Enrolling Now - June 30
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The Academy is currently accepting enrolments for students wishing to commence their course in June 2013. To enrol simply click here to choose your course and then your payment method. Remember you can enrol at anytime during the year!
About Us
We are the only training institution in the UK to offer specialised courses in Wedding Styling and Design. Along with our flagship Certificates in Wedding Planning and Event Planning we also offer a Certificate in Event Design, Diploma in Wedding Planning, Styling and Design and Advanced Diploma in Special Event Planning and Design.
Certificate in Wedding Planning
Price: £495 or 4 month payment plan available (click here for more details) Format: E LearningCourse Code: WPLEV3 Award: Level 3 Certificate Study Time: 250 HoursRequirements: No Entry Requirements Our Certificate in Wedding Planning is a fully interactive course which uses podcasts, videos, PDF's and Elearning material covering all elements…
Certificate in Event Planning
Price: £495 - 4 month Payment Plan Available (Click here for more details) Format: E LearningCourse Code: EPLEV3 Award: Level 3 Certificate Study Time: 250 HoursRequirements: No Entry Requirements The Certificate in Event Planning is a fully interactive course which uses podcasts, videos, PDF's and Elearning material covering…
Certificate in Event Design
Price: £595 Format: E LearningCourse Code: EDLEV4 Award: Level 4 Certificate Study Time: 300 HoursRequirements: Basic Event Planning Knowledge The Certificate in Event Design is a fully interactive course which uses podcasts, videos, PDF's and Elearning material covering all elements from understanding the principles of design to…
Diploma in Wedding Planning, Styling & Design
Price: £795 - 4 & 10 month payment plan available Format: E LearningCourse Code: WPSDLEV4 Award: Level 4 Diploma Study Time: 350 HoursRequirements: No Entry Requirements The Diploma in Wedding Planning, Styling and Design is a fully interactive course which uses podcasts, videos, PDF's and Elearning material covering all…
Adv Dip in Special Event Planning & Design
Price: £995 Format: E LearningCourse Code: ADVSPEPLEV4 Award: Level 4 Diploma Study Time: 450 HoursRequirements: No Entry Requirements The Advanced Diploma in Special Event Planning and Design is a fully interactive course which uses podcasts, videos, PDF's and Elearning material covering all elements in planning, managing, designing…
Signature Sasha
Price: £995 - 4 and 10 month payment plan available Format: E LearningCourse Code: WDMASLEV4 Award: Level 4 Diploma Study Time: 350 HoursRequirements: 2 Years+ Industry Experience Sasha Souza is one of the most acclaimed event designers in the world and we are proud to announce the launch of her first course, Signature Sasha: Certified Wedding Designer…
How are your courses offered?
All our courses are offered through our interactive E Learning Virtual Campus. This allows us to use tools such as online chat, podcasts, video tutorials to give the illusion of being in a classroom, but all from the comfort of your armchair. In a world where everyone is time poor this flexible method of delivery allows you to study in your own time at your own pace.
Do we have tutors and how do we contact them?
Yes each student has a tutor which is allocated to them upon enrolment. This tutor will work with you throughout your course and be there to help you every step of the way by keeping you motivated, answering your queries and giving you an insight into the world of weddings and events from a professional point of view. They can be contacted through our office number, through the virtual campus or via email.
Are the tutors from within the industry?
Yes. All our tutors have had a minimum of 3 years experience within the wedding and event industry and although the academy itself is dedicated to training and delivering educational courses many of the tutors still run their own wedding planning business so can give you a very real picture of how things work in this industry.
Is the course accredited?
Please see our Accreditation Page for more details
How long does one of your courses take?
Our courses are self-paced. This means that you can study them with the time you have available. We find that this approach enables people with busy schedules to still commit to study. Generally we find that someone who is working full-time and studying our Certificate course part-time will complete it within 6-9 months. If you choose to study the Diploma course part-time it should take between 9-12 months and the Advanced Diploma 12-18 months. However these are just guidelines. We encourage students to complete our courses within two years and we are here to support you to do that.
Many Academy students like to work at their own pace at a time and place that suits them. However, there are also many students who have a set time period that is much shorter with a goal of launching their business within the next 4-6 months. This type of study requires more structure and guidance from our tutors, which is why we have launched our Fast Track Flexible Study Program.
To enrol on the Fast Track Flexible Study Program all you need to do is click the Fast Track option on the enrolment form, and we will do the rest. To choose your Course and enrol click here. Alternatively if you want to find out more about how Fast Track can work for you speak to our Course Consultant, Zoe McKeown, on 0845 313 6023
