In-Depth Wedding Planning Courses - Extensive, Intensive Training Program

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why Enrol With Us?

  AP are a premier provider of online wedding planning courses in the UK.

  We have dozens of genuine 5* reviews from verifiable students.

  Our courses are considered by many in the industry to be among the most in-depth and informative wedding planner home study courses in London & the UK.

  We provide you with the knowledge, materials, skills and confidence to become a successful wedding designer, stylist or planner.

  We offer one-to-one training with established London wedding consultants.

  Our materials are utilised in-house by a host of private planners, venues and wedding services including the National Trust & English Heritage.

  Our training  program is approved by the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP) – the UK’s premier wedding planning association.

  We are registered with the UK Government’s Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP). Our UKPRN is 10019838.

• Certification & Recognition

  All our courses are recognised throughout the wedding planning industry and by relevant employers, both here in the UK and overseas.

  Absolute Perfection is registered with the UK Government Department of Education’s Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) – our UKPRN is 10019838.

  And our training is approved by The UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP) – the UK’s premier wedding planning association that works towards raising standards and promoting professionalism within the wedding industry.

  Our First Class Advanced Course is benchmarked between Level 4 & 5 on the UK Government’s Ofqual Qualification Framework.

  The brand new Fast Track First Class Course is benchmarked Level 4 on the UK Government’s Ofqual Qualification Framework.

  Whilst the Advanced Course is benchmarked Level 3 on the UK Government’s Ofqual Qualification Framework.

  And our Short-Course is benchmarked Level 2 on the UK Government’s Ofqual Qualification Framework.

• Course Format

  Designed to offer you maximum flexibility, all our courses are tutor-led, distance learning programs. This means you can STUDY FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF YOUR OWN PERSONAL TUTOR OR MENTOR! You can also fit your studies around your individual lifestyle.

  Our First Class Advanced Course is spread over 32 Units and each topic is examined in depth and clearly explained in lay-mans terms. At the end of each unit there are one or two questions and an assignment to complete. Should you find that you require assistance from your Tutor or Mentor at any stage, he or she is always available to promptly answer your questions and deal with your enquiries. It is a similar format for the Advanced and Short courses.

  All courses are supplied electronically and the materials are yours to keep. This format provides us with the unique ability to update, develop, revise and refine the courses on a regular basis. It also enables us to provide enrolled students with free updates and upgrades. To date there have been 9 major upgrades since April 2008 and 3 minor ones. The most recent major update - Version 12 - was launched  in February 2023. It's easily our biggest and best yet!

  For your convenience and our swift processing your work is expected to be completed submitted for review and assessment via email.

  Upon completion of your training you will have graduated from the Absolute Perfection Wedding Academy having attained a Certification, Advanced Certification or First Class Advanced Certification in Wedding Planning, Design & Management, obviously depending on which course you enrolled on. You will be graded PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION in your appropriate class and receive 2 certificates: one for your office and one for your website.

• Which Course Should I Enrol On?

  We suggest all students enrol on our premier program - the First Class Advanced course. It's the best, both in terms of depth and value for money. But you do have a choice. Choose from:

  First Class Advanced Certification - arguably the best in the UK!

  Fast Track First Class Certification - exactly the same course as our premier First Class course but with far less practical coursework so its much quicker to complete.

  Advanced Certification - similar to other reputable, easily found Level 3 wedding planning courses

  Short Course Certification - perfect for those in a rush or if you are not sure wedding planning is for you!

  For a side-by-side comparison of the 4 courses, see our website for full details.

• How Long Does The Training Take?

  The vast majority of students hold down permanent jobs and study in their free time. The First Class Advanced Course is designed to be completed in 9 months, but you can take up to 18 months if you wish. And if you need an extension, the option is there at no extra charge if you are close to completing the course.

  You could complete the course in as little as 75 hours if aiming for a Pass or Merit grade, or 100 hours for a Distinction. Distinction grade students often take longer, usually between 100-150 hours depending on how much extended research they have chosen to undertake.

  Study for 3-3.5 hours per week and you should graduate in 9 months with a Merit or Distinction.

  Study for 5 hours per week and you should graduate in 6 months with a Merit or Distinction.

  The Advanced course has less coursework and will take up to 6 months to complete, but you have up to 12 months if you wish. Again, if you need more time the option is available.

  Whereas the Short-Course is assessed by a short Q&A test and can be completed in a couple of months. It is aimed at students in a rush to complete the training, those unsure if wedding planning is for them or brides looking for some low cost professional guidance and advice when planning their own wedding. Naturally the level and grade of certificate will vary depending on your chosen course.

  For an accurate breakdown of how long each unit and each course takes, please email us for a copy of the spreadsheet.

• Reviews

  We have lots of past and present students happy to provide a reference, available on request.

  Until a few years ago we had lots of 5 Star reviews on the HotCourses website. Unfortunately they are no longer online because we stopped advertising with them. We do however have pdf screenshots of all the reviews - please drop us an email and we will send the files over.

  In a student survey, 100% would recommend our courses to others and 91% said tutorial feedback was excellent. And many of our students tell us they choose our course after evaluating all the other courses out there. We suggest you do the same!

  Typical Student Comment: “ …I googled wedding planning courses, researched via forums, social media and websites. I also reviewed countless courses before considering your course to be the best by far!” Philippa

• FAQs

  You’ll find answers to all the most common questions that arise on the helpful FAQ's page on our website. However if anything is unclear or you have not been able to find what you were looking for, please call us on 0208 404 2525