Career Details

Trained Wedding Planner

Description

AACWP's training is the first step towards a successful career as a Certified Wedding Planner. Upon training course completion, you will receive a course completion certificate. You are then eligible to apply for membership as a Trained Wedding Planner (TWP) with AACWP.

Certifying Organization

American Association of Certified Wedding Planners

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Special Events Professional

Certifying Organization

International Live Events Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Meeting Professional

Certifying Organization

Events Industry Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Planning & Scheduling Professional

Certifying Organization

AACE International, Inc.

Type

A - Core

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