Career Details

Certified Floral Designer

Description

To enroll as a candidate in AIFD's Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) program, a designer must first successfully complete one of five education-based pathways aimed at assuring the designer has a fundamental grasp of the elements and principles of the art of floral design, as well as design techniques and concepts.

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Floral Designers

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Wedding and Event Planner

Certifying Organization

The Wedding Planning Institute

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Accredited Member of AIFD

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Floral Designers

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Floral Evaluator/Judge

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Floral Designers

Type

A - Core

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