Learn to plan, coordinate, and style weddings from scratch. This online certificate is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office.
Learn to plan, coordinate, and style weddings from scratch. This online certificate is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Introduction to Weddings
Planning a Wedding
Managing People for a Wedding
Managing Locations Associated with a Wedding
Managing the Programme
Managing Services in Support of a Wedding
Managing the Wedding Client
Managing the Wedding Day
Planning Your Wedding Business
Operating a Wedding Business
How religion may factor into a wedding
Services engaged in wedding planning
What you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Upon successfully completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES, the CPD Standards Office, and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality.
Students have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout their studies.
Instant access to the Career Centre upon enrolment, including CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and access to latest job opportunities and industry connections.
The course is fully online with 24/7 access, allowing students to study at their own pace from anywhere in New Zealand.
There are no exams in this course, ever.
Enrolled students receive a free Virtual Student ID Card giving access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel, and more in New Zealand and around the world.
Students get free access to the CCH eBook Library with over 50 titles to enhance their learning.
Upon completion, graduates can verify their qualification via SEEK Pass and share it on SEEK to stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
Free access to over 50 titles to enhance learning and knowledge.
The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
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This certificate covers the full scope of wedding planning, from client consultation and budgeting through to venue liaison, vendor management, ceremony coordination, and event styling. Students develop the practical skills used daily by coordinators and planning assistants across the events and hospitality sector.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is entirely online with 24/7 access and around 100 hours of self-paced study over a six-month access period. There are no exams; assessment is coursework-based throughout.
On completion, students earn a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality. The credential can be verified and shared with employers via SEEK Pass. A Career Centre with CV templates, a personalised CV review, and recruiter connections is available from day one.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy NZ will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Last updated: July 2026