Why Choose
QC Event School
QC's Event Decor certification course provides students with the most comprehensive training available to succeed in the event decorating industry.
- No previous training required—our professional event decor course is designed to take you from beginner to expert
- Personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our top industry event decor & wedding experts
- Thriving virtual community to connect with other event decorators, get feedback, and gain access to bonus material
- Built-in business training to help you launch your career and grow your clientele as a certified event decorator
Hear From Students and Grads
We've helped 30,000+ students and graduates start their own successful event and wedding planning businesses!
“The IEDP™ certification is amazing and definitely has a competitive edge. Being connected to thousands of thriving and inspiring professionals has been the biggest perk for me!”
“Attending an online school allowed me to learn at my own pace in the comfort of my own home. I was able to work full-time, train a young puppy, plan my own wedding, and travel with my now-husband.”
“The coursework was pertinent to the industry and it was super convenient to do it online! The flexibility fit into my life perfectly.”
“I wish someone would have told me to do it earlier because it is an awesome starting point.”
“I decided that this was the school for me and took the chance! Looking back, I can confirm that this was the BEST. DECISION. EVER!”
“I started taking my event and wedding planning course shortly after I had my baby. It fits into my lifestyle and my schedule.”
Here's What You'll Learn
QC's comprehensive event decor course will show you how to turn your clients' wildest dreams into reality. You'll learn how to:
- Use color matching, popular themes, and the latest event design trends to create a cohesive and modern design for any event
- Work with your clients to choose a theme that speaks to them while keeping true to the goal of the event
- Orchestrate all elements of the event to create a beautiful and cohesive presentation that any client will be happy to pay for
- Start your own event decor business, build your own event design brand and run your decorating business effectively
- Incorporate event decor services into your existing event and wedding planning business
QC's Event Decor Certification
When you graduate from the Event Decor course, you'll receive a professional certificate and the designation of International Event Decorating Professional (IEDP). This certification provides you with credibility in the event and wedding industry, and will help you gain both clients and employment.
International Event Decorating Professional (IEDP)™
Meet Your New Event Decor Instructor
Candice Coppola is an incredibly talented entrepreneur and former owner of a wedding planning & design business called Jubilee Events. With her unique flair, she's created amazing events all over the world, from New York to Fiji, and even Costa Rica. She's no stranger to big budgets either, managing events that cost upwards of $1,000,000! With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Candice is a passionate and driven coach, instructor, and mentor, helping aspiring individuals in the event-planning business reach their entrepreneurial goals.
Course Outline
The Event Decor Course is divided into 3 parts, each comprising separate training units.
- Learn about what an event decorator does on a day-to-day basis and the services you can offer to clients
- Study the client consultation process to ensure you know how to get the information you need to plan and design event themes and concepts
- Explore how you'll use your love of design to impact the tone and atmosphere of an event
- Learn how to create a practical layout for an event, while executing a cohesive theme through color schemes and other design elements
- Discover the decor items you'll use to execute breathtaking events
- Study popular types of flowers, the cost of each and which flowers work well together in a design
- Learn to work with florists to plan the perfect arrangements for your events
- Find out how to match different centerpieces with a number of table styles, and make an impression with your table decor
- Learn how you can use lighting to create the perfect mood and ambiance for your event
- Explore options for renting event decor and equipment and consider how to develop positive relationships with event vendors
- Explore the steps you'll take to start your own event decor business
- Decide which services you'll offer to clients, and think about how much you'll charge for each service
- Learn how to build a brand that stands out in the event and design industries and attracts your target market
- Practice important strategies to maximize your productivity and manage your business effectively
Have Questions About the Course?
Don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated student support team for guidance and support. Your success is our priority!
Contact UsAccess an Exclusive Virtual Community Where Creativity Thrives
Be a member of QC's supportive Virtual Community where students and graduates can connect with mentors, share insights and grow together. Tap into free webinars where top event planners share industry secrets, and take part in lively discussions covering everything from your latest assignment to your next career move. We're here to inspire and enhance your educational journey.
Join us in shaping the future of the event industry.
As a QC Student, you'll have access to an amazing event planning software, Aisle Planner! This software allows you to manage all your events at the touch of a button, from creating a project timeline to planning seating for your event to keeping track of all your clients, and so much more! For a limited time, all QC students can get a 6-month subscription to Aisle Planner, absolutely free!
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