So… why Penn Foster? Believe it or not, I asked myself this same question over a year ago. As I began my career in the wedding industry I realized I desired more than just the self-proclaimed title of “wedding planner.” Anyone with knowledge of the wedding industry can title himself or herself a wedding planner. I didn’t just want to call myself a “wedding planner,” I wanted to carry a professional title that I had earned. I knew there would be multiple advantages to this decision. Obviously, I knew I would gain more knowledge of the wedding industry, but I would also learn how to properly manage my business effectively and efficiently. I would also obtain that much-desired professional designation.
Deciding on Penn Foster was not a decision I took lightly. In fact, it took me several months of research before deciding Penn Foster offered exactly what I desired. I found their course outline to be very thorough and detailed. While researching Penn Foster, I also noticed that Gerard and Eileen Monaghan—the co-founders of the Association of Bridal Consultants--wrote the course itself. I had already decided that along with whatever course I took (Penn Foster or otherwise) I also wanted to join a professional organization. Knowing that the Monaghans wrote the Penn Foster Professional Bridal Consultant course was a huge deciding factor for me. Who else would be better qualified to write a course on wedding consulting?
In June of 2007 I completed my Professional Bridal Consultant course from Penn Foster, earning my career diploma. Not only did I earn my diploma, but the completion of this course also allowed me to qualify for the Association of Bridal Consultant’s Professional Bridal Consultant (PBC) designation.
Contributing blogger: Teresa M., Penn Foster Bridal Consultant graduate