Certified Wedding Industry Professional
Issued by
Certplace LLC
The Certified Wedding Industry Professional certification is for all professionals in the wedding industry. Developed by the Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) and The International School of Hospitality (TISOH), the certification is administered by Certplace, The Certified Wedding Industry Professional (CWIP) credential establishes a baseline of knowledge within the community elevating the professionalism of the entire industry.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Certification Criteria
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This certification is designed for a diverse group of wedding professionals, encompassing creative partners, service providers, suppliers, planners, and other professionals affiliated with the wedding industry. The CWIP is a rigorous and comprehensive certification that requires professional experience, passing of an exam, and continuing education.
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PLANNING & DESIGN Competency: This competency outlines the research, planning, and design elements of assembling the details required to orchestrate the wedding vision. Wedding professionals need a skilled understanding of current trends, cultural considerations, regional nuances, local ordinances, and resource availability.
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WEDDING ELEMENTS Competency: This competency encompass all the wedding professionals that help support the wedding. The elements include, but are not limited to, officiant, floral, décor, stationery, entertainment, photo/video, and catering.
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CLIENT MANAGEMENT Competency: With an international audience and the influx of a new generation of couples getting married, the importance of balancing the couple's vision has required a more significant role in the process. Additionally, education stands at the forefront in outlining the reality of budget considerations and logistical aspects of the process.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Competency: The essentials of business planning are evident in an ever-changing landscape and standardization of the industry. A wedding professional should follow the same steps as any other business venture, from establishing a business with the required licensing and insurance to financial planning and creating binding contracts.
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ELIGIBILITY: Badge Owners must be involved in a professional capacity impacting wedding planning and production and involvement in the industry. Professional roles include planners, designers, suppliers, producers, service providers, food/beverage providers, educators, and thought leaders.