CFD/AIFD Preparation Course (American Floral Design)
Course Dates: 20, 21, 22 Aug 2025 (Wed, Thu, Fri)
No of Sessions: 3 (8 hours per session)
As an AIFD Approved Education Partner, our courses aid aspiring florists in obtaining certification, paving the path to becoming a Certified Floral Designer (CFD®) or an accredited member of AIFD through enrolment in the Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) program.
This extensive CFD/AIFD preparation course incorporates various design elements, forms, principles, styles, and techniques, specifically tailored to American Floral Design. An examination is conducted at the end of the course. Prior knowledge of basic floral arrangement is necessary.
Core Areas of Focus:
- Recognise the different in American floral design.
- Balance of line, space and form of an arrangement.
- Work with design technique such as terracing, focal area, grouping etc.
- Learn the characteristics and consideration of America Design Principles.
- Apply the American floral design in various design forms such as Oval, Fan-shape etc.
- Develop your ability to create your own style.
- Learn to solve difficult floral problems.
- $2,500.00
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About the course
Assessment: To be attended after 100% completion of the course. You will have 3 hours 45 minutes to design and create 5 floral pieces according to the requirements.
Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive the following:
- Letter of Certificate
- Course Transcript
- Certificate of Completion
*Certificate of Achievement will be awarded by NSFD upon achieving at least a “pass” in the exam.
*A 're-test' fee of $200 for materials will be charged for each design requiring an exam retake.
Sessions Breakdown
Day 1: 4 floral designs
Day 2: 4 floral designs
Day 3: assessment - design 5 floral pieces within 3 hours 45 minutes
There are 3 sessions in total, each lasting 8 hours, to be completed over 3 days.
Our CFD/AIFD Preparation Course is conducted in groups; however, you may suggest preferred timeslots for us to coordinate a suitable schedule for everyone. The course must be completed within a week, typically finishing in 3 consecutive days.
The total cost for this course is $2500, which includes the trainer, course, and material fees.
A minimum of 3 years of floristry experience, subject to the school review through a trial class to assess your understanding.
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