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Borough of Manhattan Community College

Certified Wedding & Event Planning
Tuition: $1395

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Recognized As The #1 Academic Program for Wedding & Event Professionals

BMCC’s Certificate in Wedding and Event Planning course is a training program designed to prepare students for LWPI’s Certification exam and educates students on the business best practices, methods, and techniques to get started in the planning industry right away.

Upon graduation, you will:

  • receive your certificate
  • letter of recommendation
  • you professional CWEP designation.

You will also be ready to launch your own business or work as a Certified Wedding and Event Planner.

Becoming a Certified Wedding and Event Planner requires business organization, logistics, networking, and client relationship management skills. This course offers business tools such as contracts, business and marketing plans, fee structures, service offerings and more are available to learn from and develop for practical application. The curriculum is updated throughout the year from industry professionals providing feedback on the best practices, latest trends and newest technology to support industry professionals.

About The Instructor

Abeki Carter

Abeki Carter

Abeki Carter, Certified Wedding and Event Planner and owner of Chic Occasions inc., C.O.P.E.S, is unlike the traditional event planner. Coming from a background of Fashion and Marketing she incorporates the elements of style and branding into each event. With over 13 years of experience she lends a hand to efficiency in event planning making it less stressful to turn that big day into a spectacular event.

Abeki Carter

Abeki Carter

Abeki Carter, Certified Wedding and Event Planner and owner of Chic Occasions inc., C.O.P.E.S, is unlike the traditional event planner. Coming from a background of Fashion and Marketing she incorporates the elements of style and branding into each event. With over 13 years of experience she lends a hand to efficiency in event planning making it less stressful to turn that big day into a spectacular event.

Student Testimonials

Dennissa Watson, BMCC CWEP Grad

I had a wonderful experience at BMCC, I think this is a wonderful program. It was what I expected but also a little more than what I expected when it came to the projects. I will recommend Lovegevity to anyone. I am thinking of signing my mother up for the next class.

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Tuition Includes:

  • Classroom Sessions
  • CWEP Course Materials
  • eTextbook & Curriculum
  • Certificate & Exam Fee

Class Overview

Learn the fundamentals of planning social events as well as owning and operating a successful business.