Professional Florist Training Program

The Professional Florist Training Program of the Cass School of Floral Design will provide the individual new to the floral business with the skills necessary to succeed in the market. This course covers everything from floral design to the best practices of successful businesses.

Course includes:

Floral Design Hands-on Training

• Work with instructors to learn design techniques and develop the skills to create your own floral designs
• Learn how to design flowers for all occasions, including weddings, funerals, events, casual bouquets, etc.
• Discover the latest trends and newest fashions for your clients

Floral Business Best Practices

• • Learn what to look for when purchasing floral stock
  • Find out how to price for retail, i.e. how to price for profit
  • Understand essential marketing and sales skills for the floral business

In our professional classroom workspace, students receive hands-on training to create their own designs. Limited class size guarantees individual feedback. Course fee covers all tools, materials and flowers necessary for the program and students leave each class with the flowers they create. There are no additional charges for program materials. Students who satisfactorily complete the Professional Florist Training Program will receive a certificate.

The Cass School of Floral Design is licensed by the Massachusetts Office of Private Occupational School Education, Division of Occupational Licensure.

PROFESSIONAL FLORIST TRAINING Schedule and Tuition

Daytime

PRICE: The total cost of the daytime program is $1695.00, which includes all flowers and materials. Students take home floral designs at end of day.

TIME: Classes meet Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm for three weeks.

Evening

PRICE: The total cost of the evening program is $1795.00, which includes all flowers and materials. Students take home floral designs at end of day.

TIME: Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for ten weeks.

A $50 tuition deposit must be paid to reserve your space before the first class in each session. The $50.00 tuition deposit is credited to your total cost. The balance of your total cost ($1645.00 for the Day program or $1745.00 for the Evening program) is due in full before the start of the first class. To offer the lowest possible Program cost we are not able to offer an extended payment plan.

All tools, materials and flowers for use in the program are included in the total cost. There are no additional charges.