Celebrant Training – Your Path, Your Pace, Your Purpose
Discover inclusive, neurodiversity-aware training designed for all aspiring celebrants. Whether you’re changing careers, adding a new skill, or seeking meaningful work, our accredited courses empower you to create ceremonies that celebrate life in all its diversity.
Why Become a Celebrant?
Celebrancy is a career like no other. One that allows you to hold space for life’s most important moments while expressing your creativity and values.
Make a Difference
As a celebrant, you’ll craft ceremonies that honour love, loss, and everything in between. Your words and presence create lasting memories for families and communities, whether it’s a joyous wedding or a heartfelt farewell.
Flexible & Rewarding Work
Build a career that fits your life. Celebrants enjoy the freedom to set their own schedules, choose their clients, and work in a way that aligns with their values and strengths. No two days are ever the same.
Creative Expression
Every ceremony is a blank canvas. As a celebrant, you’ll design unique, personalised rituals that reflect the individuals and families you serve. Whether it’s a handfasting, a memorial, or a naming ceremony.
Our Training Pathways
At the Celebrant Coaching & Training Academy, we offer two types of training – 1:1 live training and self-paced online courses, for both wedding and funeral celebrancy. Each pathway is designed to suit different learning styles, schedules, and ambitions.
| Course | Format | Duration | Investment | Best For |
| 1:1 Wedding Celebrant Training | Live, 1:1 with Dinah | 7 weeks | £1,430 | Those who want personalised support, immediate feedback, and a structured path. |
| 1:1 Funeral Celebrant Training | Live, 1:1 with Dinah | 7 weeks | £1,430 | Those who want to support grieving families with sensitivity and professionalism. Includes NSPCC safeguarding certification. |
| Self-Paced Wedding Celebrant Training | Online, self-paced | Your own pace | £895 | Those who prefer to learn at their own pace with lifetime access to materials. |
| Self-Paced Funeral Celebrant Training | Online, self-paced | Your own pace | £895 | Those who want flexibility and lifetime support, including NSPCC safeguarding training. |
All of our Celebrant Training courses include:
NOCN Endorsed Training
Personalised feedback from Dinah on all assignments
Lifetime access to course materials and updates
Ongoing support through networking sessions and community access
Business and marketing guidance to help you launch your celebrant career
Is Celebrant Training Right for You?
Our training is designed to be as unique as you are. Here’s how our courses have helped students from all walks of life thrive:
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Space
If you’re passionate about creating inclusive ceremonies that celebrate love and identity in all its forms, our training will equip you with the tools to serve LGBTQIA+ couples and families with authenticity and respect. You’ll learn how to craft ceremonies that honour diverse relationships and expressions of love.
Neurodiversity-Welcoming
Our courses are designed with neurodivergent learners in mind. Whether you’re ADHD, autistic, dyslexic, or have other neurodivergent traits, you’ll find a supportive, adaptable learning environment that plays to your strengths. Dinah’s experience in inclusive training ensures that every student can thrive.
Career Changers
If you’re looking for a meaningful second act, celebrancy offers a flexible, creative career where your life experience is your greatest asset. Many of our students come to celebrancy after careers in teaching, healthcare, or corporate roles – bringing their unique perspectives to their new path.
Business Owners Adding a New String to Their Bow
Already running a business? Adding celebrant services can diversify your income and allow you to offer more to your clients. Our training includes business and marketing guidance to help you seamlessly integrate celebrancy into your existing work.
Confidence Builders
If you’ve always loved writing, public speaking, or supporting others but lack confidence in your abilities, our training provides a safe, encouraging space to grow your skills. You’ll receive personalised feedback and support every step of the way.
Culturally Conscious Celebrants
For those who want to honour diverse traditions and create ceremonies that respect and celebrate cultural differences, our training includes guidance on cultural appreciation and sensitivity. You’ll learn how to incorporate traditions in a way that is respectful and meaningful.
Why Our Training Stands Out
At the Celebrant Coaching & Training Academy, we believe that great celebrants are made, not born. Here’s what sets our training apart:
NOCN Endorsed Training Programmes
CPD Accredited Trainer
One-to-One and Self-Paced Options
Neurodiversity-Aware and Inclusive
Lifetime Access to Materials & Updates
Ongoing Support & Networking
Business & Marketing Guidance Included
Safeguarding Training (NSPCC Certified)
Small Class Sizes for Personal Attention
What Our Students Say
The greatest measure of any training programme is the success and experience of its students.
Over the years, hundreds of aspiring celebrants have trained with Dinah, many describing the experience as transformational, confidence-building and genuinely life-changing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous experience to become a celebrant?
Not at all. Our training is designed for complete beginners. All you need is a passion for people, a love of storytelling, and a desire to create meaningful ceremonies.
Is this training suitable for neurodivergent learners?
Absolutely. Dinah has extensive experience working with neurodivergent students and has designed the courses to be accessible, flexible, and supportive of different learning styles.
How much time should I set aside for the training?
Our 1:1 courses run over 7 weeks with weekly, one-hour sessions. In addition you will have assignments to complete and research to carry out. In total, our students invest around 24-30 hours in total.
Our self-paced courses require 24-30 hours of study, which you can complete at your own speed. They must be completed within 12 months of purchase.
Will I be certified to work as a celebrant after completing the course?
Yes. Our NOCN-endorsed training provides you with a recognised Certification to practice as an independent celebrant in the UK.
Can I train in both wedding and funeral celebrancy?
Yes. Many of our students train in both areas to offer a full range of services. We offer discounts for those who wish to complete both programmes.
Is there support available after I qualify?
Absolutely. All graduates receive lifetime access to course materials, regular networking sessions, and ongoing support from Dinah and the celebrant community.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You have two options:
Option one – If you’re considering the 1:1 training. Book an Informed Decision Session. In this 20-30 minute Zoom call, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, explore what’s involved, and we can both confirm that we’ll work well together, so that you get the most out of your training.
There is a £15 fee for this session, which is deducted from your course fee if you choose to enrol.
Option Two – If the self-paced option feels right for you, you can purchase it direct from the site, with the confidence that it is backed by our money-back guarantee.
Still not sure? Take my online quiz to see if being a Celebrant is right for you
Trusted, Accredited & Recognised
Students deserve training that is recognised, respected and built on genuine professional standards.
The Academy is proud to hold industry accreditations and awards that reflect its commitment to quality, inclusion and ongoing professional development.
