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Training Overview

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Before we all switch our phones off and shut down our computers we thought it was a good idea to remind you of the training courses taking place in the New Year. 

Our training courses will be starting again from February.

We believe the most successful way to learn a new skill is by interacting with likeminded individuals which is why we only run classroom based training. Held at locations throughout the UK there should be a date and location convenient for you. We are registered by the UK Government’s Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP). We have a brochure which is available to download via our website   .

Business Practicalities

This course is aimed at those wishing to start their own business. Primarily your research and marketing before moving onto the type of services you wish to offer and how to decide what to charge. We take you through the basics of PR and why this is so important for small businesses. One element that is always popular is the mock consultations we undertake with the students, this gives students the chance to understand how important it is to ask the right questions in a consultation. And finally we go through how to produce your proposal.

18/19 February in Northamptonshire  /  21/22 April in Central London

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Step by Step

This course literally teaches you how to plan a wedding from the moment you have been hired. We go through how to create a client budget and work out what % of the budget should go on certain areas. We advise how to create payment plans for clients and what to do if you have a client bank account. We show you examples of the different ceremonies in the UK and how etiquette plays a part in today’s weddings, albeit in a modern way. Then its time to discuss suppliers from how to find them to what questions to ask. The final part of the weekend takes you through the day from the ceremony up until the evening entertainment.

24/25 March in Northamptonshire & 19/20 May in Central London

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Price

We have decided to keep the course price the same as it has been this year at £599. This includes your course notes, CD templates and some books. More information can be found via here

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Autumn Training Dates now released

Monday, July 11th, 2011

The UKAWP are well known for our in depth and honest training courses for those wishing to become wedding planners. With so many training schools out there it can be hard to know which one is right for you. We believe the most successful way to learn a new skill is by interacting with likeminded individuals which is why we only run classroom based training. Held at locations throughout the UK there should be a date and location convenient for you. Our courses are very business focussed and highly practical, in essence we teach you what is important in order to succeed as a planner in today’s competitive market. We are registered by the UK Government’s Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP).

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What training courses do we offer?

‘Business Practicalities’ is recommended for those thinking of becoming a planner or to newly launched companies. It goes through the practical elements of how to conduct your research and how to ensure you launch successfully. It reiterates that this is a business and should be treated as such.

‘Step by Step’ is designed to help students understand the process of planning a wedding day to day. We run through the moment you are hired until the wedding day itself.

 ”The course is very informative and Bernadette is a brilliant trainer.  The content was relevant and up to date and I felt very confident throughout” Dionne Thomas  

When can I attend?

Business Practicalities

10th & 11th Sep             - Central London
15th & 16th Oct             - Leeds
5th & 6th Nov                - Northamptonshire

Step by Step

8th & 9th Oct                 - Central London

19th & 20th Nov             - Leeds

3rd & 4th Dec                - Northamptonshire

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To download our brochure or complete the booking form please go to our training page.

“I loved the practicals - even if the consultation was scary - it makes the course more real.” Stacey Marie Chalk

What is the cost?

£599

What is included?

Full lunch & refreshments on both days

Concise bound notes to take away

Certificate of attendance

Logo to use on future marketing material

CD of useful templates

Do your own PR workbook

 ”it exceeded my expectations as it allowed us to address any concerns about weddings and ask questions specific to what we are doing.”  Alexandra Moseley

To review more information on our courses please go to our website

   

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Feeling the love from our students

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Here at the UKAWP we feel so lucky to train such wonderful people via our training courses, we often receive amazing feedback from them so I thought I would share some of that love with you today from our recent Business Practicalities course in Northamptonshire.

I thought that the content of the course was very thorough and covered all the areas I was expecting/needed. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to start up as a wedding planner. I think that this course has been invaluable in helping me set up my wedding planning business.

Kathryn Kirkpatrick, Business Practicalities Oct 2010

 I felt the course was great value for money and a fantastic way to spend a weekend!

Patricia Ashmore, Business Practicalities Oct 2010

This weekend we are holding our new and improved step by step course again in Northamptonshire and do have a couple of spaces free so if you are interested please get in touch to discuss if this is the course for you. More information on our courses can be found via our brochure  or via an earlier blog post. This course takes the new planners through from securing that first client to the day itself and the relevant event managment and organisational steps needed to deliver a  successful wedding.

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Place available on Step by Step training course

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Due to a bereavement a student for this coming weekend has dropped out so we have 1 place available on our Step by Step training course taking place this Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October. This course takes the new planners through from securing that first client to the day itself and the relevant event managment and organisational steps needed to deliver a  successful wedding. For more information take a look at our training brochure here and to book contact Bernadette Chapman on bernadette@ukawp.com or 01376 561544.

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Want to become a wedding planner?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

The UKAWP are well known for our in depth and honest training courses for those wishing to become wedding planners. With so many training schools out there it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Today I would like to talk to you a little about our newer course launched in July 2009. Following feedback from clients attending our Business Practicalities course we realised students wanted to learn how to actually plan a wedding, thus Step by Step was born.  The 3 directors of the UKAWP teach the courses personallyand it involves many practical exercises. The courses are held in spring and autumn as naturally, summer months are rather busy for full time wedding planners.

When can I attend

16th & 17th Oct 2010(Crowne Plaza, St James, London)
13th & 14th Nov 2010 (Staverton Park, Northamptonshire)
27th & 28th Nov 2010 (Cheadle House, Cheshire)25th & 26th Sep (London)

To sign up please go to our booking form

What topics are covered on this weekend course?

This course is aimed at those who have already launched their business or have attended business practicalites already. This course literally teaches you how to plan a wedding from the moment you have been hired. We go through how to create a client budget and work out what % of the budget should go on certain areas. We advise how to create payment plans for clients and what to do if you have a client bank account. We show you examples of the different ceremonies in the UK and how etiquette plays a part in todays weddings, albeit in a modern way. Then its time to discuss suppliers from how to find them to what questions to ask . The final part of the weekend takes you through the day from the ceremony up until the evening entertaiment.

To view the full list of topics please download our brochure

What is the cost

£599 inc. vat

What is included?

Full lunch & refreshments on both days

Concise bound notes to take away

Certificate of attendance

Logo to use on future marketing material

CD of useful templates

Flower Council Handbook

Recent Feedback

 

March 2010   Alexandra Moseley
“it exceeded my expectations as it allowed us to address any concerns about weddings and ask questions specific to what we are doing.”
   
July 2009    Annie Procter
“Thank you, the course gave me far more confidence and a lot of useful info. Great to be taught in person..”

 

 

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Courses selling fast

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Our courses are well renowned in the industry with many students attending our courses as a result of recommendations; feedback is always positive and enthusiastic.

Therefore it is no surprise to learn the courses are selling out incredibly fast. You can see the autumn availability below, the spring courses will run from February to May 2010 and some students have already started paying deposits despite the dates not being released, this is to ensure they get a place.

Further information on our courses can be found here  or call Bernadette on 01376 561 544

Business Practicalities & Fine tuning your skills
19th & 20th September, Staverton Park, Northamptonshire - SOLD OUT
10th & 11th October, Crowne Plaza, St James, London - SOLD OUT
14th & 15th November, Cheadle House, Manchester - 4 places remaining

Step by Step
18th & 19th July, Crowne Plaza, St James, London - COMPLETED
24th & 25th October, Fawsley Hall, Northamptonshire- SOLD OUT
5th & 6th December, Cheadle House, Manchester - 4 places remaining

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