A Great Place to Learn
Training and on-going development are important for any professional, and you can be assured you’re getting the best when you enrol with The Celebrant School. Our Certificate was established over 20 years ago, and the school has a proud tradition of service to celebrancy in Aotearoa-New Zealand. It is grounded in the cultural and social context of our communities, meaning you will be well prepared to meet people’s diverse needs.
Our teaching team are all well-respected, practicing celebrants, active across a range of ceremonies in different parts of the country. Their practical experience is supported with an in-depth knowledge of ceremony and celebration, giving you access to a great mix of information, resources and techniques to enhance your own practice.
Our courses are offered on a part-time basis to suit your busy lifestyle, and are available via a blend of online and face-to-face intensive sessions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The core module – Ceremony & Celebrations – is complemented with specialist modules on Marriage & Civil Unions, Funerals, and Transition Through Change & Crisis. A new Marriage Celebrant Essentials course will provide the basics for recently appointed or aspiring marriage celebrants, to be competent to assist couples getting married in New Zealand. Our Professional Practice module will give you the tools you need to set up as a celebrant, cater for clients from diverse backgrounds, as well as enhancing your design and delivery skills.
Our experiential learning process establishes a safe, effective environment for learning and reflection. You will practice creating and delivering meaningful contemporary ceremonies, develop your own unique celebrant style, build your network, and explore ways to market yourself.