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Certified Wedding Planner Society

WEDDING PLANNER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS + LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

wedding planner certification

Join the world's largest membership of certified wedding planners, and the world's leading wedding planner certification program. Our organization, founded by Laurie Hartwell, offers more than just a certificate; we are a close family of like-minded wedding planners who are dedicated to lifting one another up. We offer lifetime support and membership with free access to monthly workshops, coaching calls, industry discounts, and so much more!

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We provide lifetime membership to thousands of wedding planners and venues, and have the reputation of being one of the most celebrated, informative, and affordable certification programs in the world. This program attracts planners and venues from all over the globe! Our certification program is 5-star reviewed with an A+ rating from the BBB, and it can be completed from home with our convenient, 100% online format. Get started today so you can gain your certification, become a member, and start taking advantage of the many benefits we offer!

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Nora Sheils

Co-Founder

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I started my career in the wedding industry back in 2002 when education and online groups for the industry were non-existent. Being a part of a group like the Certified Wedding Planner Society would have been a complete game changer for me! Top-notch education, real-life experience, a peer group that understands the struggle, and sneak peeks into software and tools that level up a company are what CWPS is all about. I've made it a personal mission to do what I can to elevate the wedding industry and being a promoter and huge cheerleader of CWPS helps get me there. Laurie Hartwell, CWPS CEO, embodies everything you want in a leader. She provides experience, empathy, creativity, positivity, professionalism, and kindness. Laurie has changed the lives of so many people including my own. It's an honor to call her a friend and I have so much respect for all she is doing to better the lives of everyone involved with CWPS!

Lifetime Membership Includes:
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EDUCATION

Complete this  certification program at your own pace and from your home or office.

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FREE WORKSHOPS

Members can watch FREE monthly planner workshops live, or watch the recorded versions.

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DISCOUNTS

Members receive special discounts with top industry leaders that we have partnered with.

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CERTIFICATE

Once you complete your certification, our staff will email you a digital copy of your CWP Certificate.

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FREE MENTORING

Members receive FREE quarterly group business coaching sessions with the instructor and CEO.

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BUSINESS TEMPLATES

Access to a 85% discount on amazing business templates, including contracts!

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CWP TITLE

You will receive the title of "Certified Wedding Planner" and can use "CWP" credentials.

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LIFE COACHING

Members are able to listen to monthly Life Coaching Sessions that are supportive/inspiring.

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SOCIETY AWARDS

Members are eligible to win Society Stellar Awards if they exhibit class and excellence.

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MEDIA GRAPHICS

Our staff will email you custom social media graphics to tell the world you are a CWP!

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GROUP FORUM

Join our private forum where thousands of planners share info and ask questions.

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CEO ONBOARDING

Once you complete your certification, you are able to be onboarded by Laurie Hartwell, CEO.

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DIGITAL BADGE

You will receive a digital membership badge with your new title of "CWP" for marketing materials.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Members are able to either post or accept job opportunities within the community.

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MORE PROGRAMS

Members are eligible to raise their credentials from "CWP" to "Master CWP" for a deeper dive.

CWP Society has always celebrated its members' differences and remains committed to creating an environment that is inclusive to all.

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