Certified Basic Floral Design-40 hour Course

Select AM or PM dates 2026 December 7th / 2027 dates  January 4th/February 1st/ March 1st/April 5th/May3rd/ June 7th 

2027 Evening dates coming soon  no field trip to local wholesalers during evening .

All scheduled days & hours are necessary to achieve certification.

• Certification upon completion Helpful to Gain Employment.
• First Steps to becoming AIFD American Institute of Floral Designers Accolades.
• Personal Hands On Training in classroom,Instructor contact afterwards to support you in your ever-growing Career
• All Materials to include Fresh Flowers are provided
• Portfolio of your work to take along to an Interview
• Greater Business and Employment Opportunities due to having a Certification and state Transcripts

Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

• 5 hours per day.
• AM classes (8am to 1pm)
• PM classes (1pm to 6pm) offered occasionally,please call to discuss.
• Evening classes offered occasionally,please call to discuss.Evening course run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 31/2 hours per day (6pm to 9.30pm).Additional 5 hours to conclude the course will be taken on the first Saturday prior to class start date from (8am to 1pm)
• ALL Certified courses must be taken in 2 consecutive weeks.

FEES for BASIC Floral DESIGN – 40 hour Course

• Registration Fee                                                  -$95.00  Non-refundable
• Tuition                                                                   $400 
• Materials fee                                                        -$800 Non-refundable
• Tools (Mandatory) include sale tax.                     - $70.36 Non-refundable 
• Maximum Total Cost for Course, includes tools $1,413.50 +$9 required by state needs to be paid cashed h
• Students will be required to pay an additional $9 under statute NR.394.557
• Credit card fees will not be refunded.

CURRICULUM for BASIC Floral DESIGN - 40 hour Course
FUNDAMENTALS/WIRING TECHNIQUES 8 HOURS
This program includes flower and foliage identification, flower classification; Students will make bows a Boutonniere and Corsage. They will also learn about taking floral orders, wire out orders, and customer etiquette. Student will learn the hierarchies of the flower shop and the day-to-day maintenance.
BASIC DESIGN/CARE AND HANDLING 8 HOURS
This program includes floral pricing, care and handling of flowers, foam and its uses, color theory with the proper use of supplies and tools. Students will practice receiving, and processing procedures. Students will make rose arrangements.
ARRANGEMENTS 8 HOURS
The students will make arrangements in various size containers including the latest and most popular styles. They will price out there arrangements. Students will learn about how to make deliveries. Students will take a field trip to a fresh flower wholesaler. (Must be arranged during the day)  
WEDDING DESIGN 8 HOURS
Students will create a wristlet and 2 basic wedding bouquet styles Spiral stem Hand tied, and Cascade. They will price out wedding flowers,learn about problem flowers and learn the etiquette of working with the bride.
SYMPATHY DESIGN 8 HOURS
Students will design a standing spray and cascade piece. They will price out a funeral flowers and the etiquette of working with the family, along with rules & regulations of mortary .

STEPS TO ENROLL:

MUST download and READ Brochure/ enrollment agreement. However brochure does not reflect accurate refund policy therefore see costs above. 

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• Agree to terms, conditions and payment polices of such Brochure by checking the box. 
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• If you select the half payment options you will incur additional credit card fees apply.

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