• Fast track your career as a wedding planner
• Learn the inside secrets of how to become a wedding planner pro in months not years!
• Study a wedding planning course that was designed in conjunction with the wedding planning industry
• Free up valuable time, don't waste time and money travelling to classes
• Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
• Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for
• Easy interest free payment plans from as low as $49 per week

Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!

Imagine having an exciting high-paying job that lets you use your creativity to organize the happiest day of people's lives. Welcome to the world of wedding planning!

There are few careers that offer so many benefits. As a wedding planner you will have a job that is fun, interesting, and rewarding. If you start your own wedding planner business you can enjoy the freedom of being your own boss.

The prospect of becoming a wedding planner has never been more bright. In the United States alone there have been 2.5 million weddings in the past year alone, 110.000 in Australia and 306.000 in the United Kingdom. In many cases a wedding planner also known as a bridal consultant, wedding consultant, or wedding coordinator was hired to manage and plan for the special day. Couples are increasingly "time poor" and with demanding career commitments many couples lack the time to organize their own weddings. This trend is only set to continue!

In addition to the possibility of running you own Wedding Planner business graduates will typically also gain positions with the following organisations:

• Function centres
• Wedding reception centres
• Event management consultants and companies
• Promotional companies
• Wedding and party planners
• Exhibition venues and services
• Incentive planners
• Fund raising and charity organisations

1. Certificate: represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for basic entry level positions.
    
2. Diploma: recognises the graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
    
3. Advanced Diploma: The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

(Source: 2008 Student Graduation Statistics)

The average time within which students complete studies is:

• Certificate Level - 14 weeks,
• Diploma Level - 24 weeks,
• Advanced Diploma Level - 31 weeks.

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

• Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
• The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.

• Government, business & industry employers 32%
• High school leavers 20%
• Individuals looking to start a business or change career paths 18%
• Individuals already in the industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a promotion 11%
• Military personal 11%
• Stay at home mothers 8%

This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on" approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the "theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.

Various government departments and business's have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.

Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.

• All required study materials and course notes
• Practical assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
• Industry based tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs
• Student ID card giving students access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and more!

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

• A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a wedding planner
• Transcripts indicating units completed
• Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
• Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipWP
• In addition graduates will receive Certified Wedding Planner status logo from the Institute of Wedding Planners (IWP).
• Job search assistance: Graduate Career Services Program (Click to learn more).

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Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don't miss out. Enrol today!