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Why should I become a Certified Event Decorator?
Even if you have been in business for a while, getting certified in an array of different techniques will help increase your sales. By having these credential your possibilities of getting more jobs is greater. In addition you will learn tips and tricks that will help you make a lot of money, and designs that are new in the industry. No one in the balloon industry or in the flower industry has taught the fancy designs of fabric draping and props making as the EDA is teaching. While other instructors keep their most valuable secrets to them selves in the EDA all the decorating secrets will be out.
What exactly does the CED course include?
Our teaching methods are exclusively designed for the event decorating industry. Because our school does not offer other career courses, we are able to provide you with the best possible learning experience in the industry. Students that wish to complete the certification course need to dedicate consecutive two weeks or schedule two separate weeks.
Our goal is to help our students become top designers and have the opportunity to design top quality events. The Certified Event Decorator® designation is reserved for top event designers who have been through intensive training in differnet aspects of decorating and have been certified by passing written and practical exams at the EDA.
All of the courses are different from an average class in a convention. These classes are step by step learning and practice in a specific subject for 8 hours each day.
This course gives you the opportunity to join the lucrative event decorating industry in just two weeks. Even if you are an advance balloon decorator or florist you will be amazed with the amount of things you will learn with this course. This educational program will give you the opportunity to learn all the necessary techniques to start or improve your business in the balloon & event decorating industry as well as having the proper credentials to be competitive in this growing market. In this economy many businesses are struggling because they only offer one service, imagine been able to offer more to your clients in just two weeks.
By taking this course you will have a new carrier being your own boss. By becoming a CED® (Certified Event Decorator®) you will have the freedom of choosing when you wish to work, the convenience of working from home if you desire, and the opportunity of making more money than your current 40 hr job. The CED® course includes the “million dollar book”, this book is very a powerful tool to take home. It includes a chapter for each class. All the chapters are full of illustrations, pictures, step-by-step designs, formulas, a list of equipment, materials and tools needed. Best of all, the book includes the instructor's best kept design secrets from her 20 year experience in the industry. Every student receives a welcome package full of samples, catalogs, and helpful product and equipment information on the first day of class.
Upon successful completion of the certification program, students need to come back and get certified by taking an intensive hands on and written test. We just don’t give a certificate for attending this course, as anybody can do that. Our school test all students it our school to make sure they are prepared to carry the internationally recognized credentials of a Certified Event Decorator ®.
After completing the course and passing the test students receive their certification, logo pin and the rights to use the CED logo in all their marketing materials and website.
Click on the links below for a description of each class.
12 days class course. Classes are listed in the order they offered.
First Session / week
Second session/ weekEach Certified Event Decorator Course will include:
- Welcome Packet
- Comprehensive Manuals (our Million Dollar Book)
- Supplies
- Tools and learning aids that apply to your class (to use in class)
- Lunches
- Usages of all props for practice and pictures
- Information on all items used and where to purchase them
- Catalogs of suppliers
- Small projects you do in class. For a full list click here
- Mentoring
After you pass the certification program you get extra REWARDS
- Listing on our site as a CED to help promote your business,
- Access to CED Forum to network with other CED
- Free website - if you don't have one
- Free downloadable pictures, promotional flyers, postcards, recipes, clip arts, sketches
- 30% off on all Continuing ED classes
- Certification CED® logo Pin
- A Certified Event Decorator® credential ID
- Photo gallery
- Unlimited Trademark Logo usage rights
Upon successful completion of the certification program, students certified by The Event Decorating Academy, will be allowed to use our logo in their marketing materials and website.
How do I become certified?
You will need to take the full two week course first. After completing your 12 classes, you need to study and practice all of the designs in order to be ready for the test. We do not give the test right after the course because we need to make sure you had learned all the techniques before we certified you. The test is a very intensive test that takes a full day to complete.The program is design so you can go home and practice the designs, then come back and get certified.
The CED certification consists of three parts.
Part 1
Pictures for testing:
Each picture is worth 10 points. Point deductions will be bases on design, scale, color, cost, price and quality of design. You will need to summit by mail a CD with 10 pictures of specific designs.
Part 2
Practical test: You will be tested in different designs and techniques in our class room. Design requirments will be given last day of class. You will have 6 hour for your practical test.
Part 3
Written Test: You will need to answer 50 questions they are worth 2 point each. Requirement on written test is 90% to pass. Test duration 2 hrs.
Tests are scheduled every 2 to 3 months.
While we do understand that this can be an inconvinience for many that travel from far, we could guarantee that is the only way we can do it. We do not offer the test by webcam. The test is a day long and the amount of material and equipment you need to take the test is huge which it will be impossible for many to buy right away just to take the test by webcam. The second reason is because we want to make sure every student have enough time to study and learn all the techniques before being tested. We suggest at least two months.
A certification fee of $150 is due the day of testing. Lunch and snacks are included.
Why Become a Certified Event Decorator® (CED)?
The Event Decorator Certification Program is your first step toward the high-paying, stimulating, and rewarding profession you’ve always wanted. By starting your own event decorating business, you can enjoy the freedom, convenience, and comfort of being your own boss. This is your chance to join this lucrative field and learn how to begin your new career without delay.
The more credentials you have the higher the pay will be. Credentials are important but the knowledge that you will receive from this course is priceless. Our classes are geared to the entrepreneur who wants to add different decorating services such as fabric draping, balloon decoring, props, and/ or flower design to their offerings.
There is no limit to how much money you can make if you have the desire and motivation to do it. No specific education or prior decorating experience necessary. We offer from beginner to advance courses.
Do I need formal education to take the CED courses?
No, The Event Decorating Academy CED course is geared to the individual with a passion for event decorating. We develop our classes step-by-step regardless of your educational background.
What if I’m a (CBA) Certified Balloon Artist?
This course does not replace the CBA certification; rather it supplements that training with additional disciplines. Becoming a Certified Balloon Artist is a great base to start, adding the CED (Certified Event Decorator) will make your profits grow. many people don't want only balloons in their decor. By being certified in all the different aspect of decorating you will not loose a job. You will be able to offer services that your competitor don't have. The CED (Certified Event Decorator ®) should not be confused or compared to the CBA, (Certified Balloon Artist). These are too very different certifications. The CBA course is a video / book course. You learn at your own, and then you take the tests. While it has great information, it doesn't include hands on practice and many other things we offer in our course. It is basic balloon decorations and helium centerpieces great for starters. As our course can also be for starters we include designs, we offer more a step by step help in every class. You will learn how to create several types of balloon columns, balloon arches, balloon canopies, balloon centerpieces, balloon walls, and balloon sculptures.
Not only do we specialize in balloon decor, but are trained artists and designers as well. We offer balloon decor classes as an aspect of event decorating while also following the principles of design, and the anatomy for creating beautiful décor: we practice guidelines for composition and how to combine colors and elements in your décor. You even learn how to sketching designs.
All CBAs (Certified Balloon Artists) are not required to take the balloon decor 101 classes to receive their CED certification. But are required to take and pass the full test. Since we teach things you didn't learn in your CBA course we encourage all CBAs to attend the class. If you fail the balloon section of the test, you will not pass the CED test.
Learning the fundamentals of Classic balloon décor will help you enhance the atmosphere of any event. Decorate weddings, birthdays, trade shows, grand openings, bar/bat mitzvahs, sweet sixteen, anniversaries, quinceañeras, proms, sporting events, concerts, corporate events and many others.Our balloon decorating classes will teach you everything you need to know to start offering this distinctive decor to your clients.
Our goal is to teach low cost and very effective designs. Easy to make and that can be pre assembled for maximizing a days work.
What if I’m a Florist?
Florists are not required to attend the floral arrangement 101 class to receive their CED certification. You will need to attend the fantasy flowers arranging 102 as well as take the entire certification test.
Should I take more classes after I finish the course?
All students are encouraged to take continuing ed classes offered by the academy to enhance their design skills and learn emerging techniques. Being able to offer your clients the latest designs will improve your sales.
How much can I expect to earn as a Certified Event Decorator?
It is a wide open field, ranging from the part time decorator who does a few jobs a year to the full time decorator, who with their staff often decorate many events each week. Annual earnings for full time event decorators average between $100,000 and $500,000. Depending upon performance, experience, and market area. Some of the bigger companies make over a million dollars a year. It is possible to make the total cost of the course in your first job.
Are people outside the United States accepted into the program?
Yes. CED certification program is designed to be recognized worldwide. Each Country will have different requirements to issue visas, please find out before you register. You may be able to apply for a turist visa (less than 30 days). Unfortunately we can't help you get one, but we can send you a verification (receipt after payment) that verifies you are register in our course with names of classes and dates.
Will I be able to take part in a CED program while working full-time?
Yes, our programs are designed to fit into your busy schedule. The intensive two-week courses are offered approximately every two months. Additionally continuing education classes are offered throughout the year. You may ask your job for two week vacation time or you can do one week at a time.
Tuition cost
The tuition cost to be a certified Event Decorator is only $2,299 for two sessions of 6 days each. It includes lunches and materials. With the amount of things you will learn in this course, you can make your money back in one decorating job. The beauty of our course is that you will take pictures of all the decorations we build and put together a beautiful portfolio right away.
Payment Options
Our diverse payment options were created to meet our students’ individual needs and budgets. We accept all mayor credit cards and debit cards, money orders or cashiers check. Business / personal checks will be accepted only if they are received 30 days before the day of class. No checks will be accepted on the first day of class.
- When paying tuition in full, students receive $50 off the program’s total cost, lowering the price from $2,299.00 to $2,249
- Paying tuition in two payments, paying $500 deposit to save your seat with the application and paying the balance the first day of class.
- Make weekly or monthly payments in installment before taking the course, tuition fees must be paid in full by first day of class.
- We are working with some banks to offer tuition loans. Information coming soon.
EDA reserves the right to increase or decrease all charges and fees without advance notice.
Interested parties are recommended to act now, as the program is competitive, and space is limited.
The EDA prohibits students from teaching the curriculium they learned at the EDA without permission.
Our course is trademarked, books and designs are copyrighted by the EDA. While other people offer online course making you believe they have a certified event decorator course, we advice that you check references before making payment, we do not offer online courses and we are not affiliated to no other companies. We are the originators and the owners of the federal trademark. Please check with the better business bureau before you enroll in any other courses that promise to have certified courses like the ones we teach. We've had students that enrolled with them and lost their money.
Our instructors are professional event decorators with real world experience in providing the best in event décor. This allows us to offer our students a well-rounded education with internships. This is a unique opportunity that no other certification program offers their students.
Hands on internships are offered on a limited basis. For the newer decorator this will greatly enhance your confidence, credentials and allow you to charge a higher fee for your services.
Event Decorating Academy ® & the certification program (CED) - Certified Event Decorator ® are owned by the Event Decorating Academy, LLC.
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