Est. In 2023.
Est. In 2023.
This NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies online course is provided by the School of Civil Celebrancy. Our NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies course is designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge, understanding and competencies required to become a self-employed Wedding Celebrant. This NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies will give you a full formal RQF qualification as a Wedding Celebrant.
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The School of Civil Celebrancy are pleased to offer you the ‘NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies ‘ online training course.
| Title: | NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies |
| Accreditation: | This course is accredited by the National Open College Network (NOCN). |
| Cost of the course: | The cost of this course is £1795. This course is VAT exempt. |
| Payment method: | Payments can be made via PayPal, our only payment system or by bank transfer. To book online, simply select the add to basket button and follow the information provided within the shopping cart.
If you choose to pay via PayPal, you may be able to pay in instalments; this will depend on your PayPal account status. |
| Course duration: | We allow you ten months to complete this course. This can be completed quicker if you wish. We fully understand that we have busy lives. That’s why our course is designed to be flexible and accessible. Allowing you to study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world, through our user-friendly online learners portal. Once you have booked the course, you can get started. |
| Venue: | This course is taught to you in your own home, by a tutor and by using our online education portal, offering you full support for your learning. |
| Brief: | The School of Civil Celebrancy is pleased to offer our NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies Progression Route for learners who have already completed their basic celebrant training and now wish to progress to diploma-level study.
This course allows you to build on your existing knowledge while developing specialist skills in naming ceremonies, wedding ceremonies, vow renewals and couples’ celebrations. You will explore ceremony writing, service structure, client care, public speaking, professional practice and how to create personal, meaningful ceremonies for families and couples. This progression route is ideal for celebrants who wish to expand their practice, gain a recognised NOCN Level 3 Diploma and deliver ceremonies with confidence, warmth and professionalism. |
| Requirements: | You must have undertaken foundational celebrant training before you can attend this course. Our course will take you from your foundation training through to an NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Naming and Couples Ceremonies qualification. You must have basic computer skills to complete this course and to use our online learners portal. Please note that this course doesn’t included your basic training. |
The School of Civil Celebrancy is pleased to offer our NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies Progression Route for learners who have already completed their basic celebrant training and now wish to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence further.
This course is designed for those who want to progress from foundation-level celebrant training to recognised diploma-level study, with a specialist focus on naming ceremonies, wedding ceremonies, vow renewals and couples’ celebrations.
The NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies is an in-depth programme designed to equip celebrants with the skills and understanding needed to create personal, meaningful and professional ceremonies. It focuses on the art of crafting ceremonies that honour love, relationships, family bonds and important life milestones.
Throughout the course, you will build on your existing celebrant knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of ceremony writing, service structure, client care, professional practice, public speaking and ceremony delivery. You will also learn how to work closely with couples and families, gather their stories, understand their wishes and create ceremonies that truly reflect them.
This diploma is ideal for learners who have already completed basic celebrant training and now wish to expand their practice, strengthen their confidence and offer a wider range of ceremonies.
As a fully trained celebrant, you will have the privilege of supporting people through some of life’s most important moments. Whether helping a couple exchange their vows, supporting a family as they celebrate a new child, or helping people mark a special milestone, your role as a celebrant can be deeply fulfilling, meaningful and rewarding.
At the School of Civil Celebrancy, you will be supported by experienced, fully qualified NOCN celebrants who work within the profession and understand the real responsibilities of celebrancy.
By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge, confidence and recognised qualification needed to create and deliver exceptional naming and couples ceremonies with warmth, care and professionalism.
Online learning is an excellent way to study because you do not have to travel to a training venue; you can fit studying around life’s demands, allowing you to work through the course at your own speed and enjoy the journey without the pressure of imposed timetables.
Our easy-to-use online course, together with our support, enables you to achieve your Celebrancy qualification in the way that best suits you.
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies
This course is accredited by the National Open College Network (NOCN).
Accreditation means that the courses we provide have been independently and externally assessed, ensuring they meet the highest standards, the National Occupation Standards, and the Core Curriculum. The accreditation is an ongoing process, ensuring that courses are always up to date and that the tutors meet the modality’s requirements for teaching.
You must have undertaken foundational celebrant training before you can attend this course. Our course will take you from your foundation training through to an NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Naming and Couples Ceremonies qualification. You must have basic computer skills to complete this course and to use our online learners portal. Please note that this course doesn’t included your basic training.
If you require any help or advice regarding your training, please don’t hesitate to call the School of Civil Celebrancy on 01273 974 958.
Learners will be required to show achievement of a range of relevant learning outcomes and assessment criteria, as set by the National Occupational Standard and Accrediting Body:
Successful completion of the NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Naming and Couples will lead to the award of the internationally recognised qualification, demonstrating the participant’s competence and readiness to embark on a professional career as a civil celebrant.
At The School of Civil Celebrancy, we are committed to offering high-quality training in a way that is thoughtful, responsible, and more environmentally conscious.
Many of our courses are delivered through Zoom and supported by our online learning portal. This helps reduce unnecessary travel, fuel use, overnight accommodation, and printed materials, while still giving learners a warm, personal, and supportive training experience.
Our approach allows students to study from the comfort of their own home, while accessing professional tutor support, digital resources, and clear course guidance throughout their learning journey.
Where possible, we also reduce paper use by encouraging electronic coursework, online resources, and digital communication. Our main office is powered, where possible, by solar and renewable energy, helping us make more responsible choices as a training provider.
Celebrancy is rooted in care, compassion, and respect. We believe that care should extend not only to the families and communities we serve, but also to the world around us.
You can read more about our commitment to sustainable training please click on the link.
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Yes, we offer this through PayPal. If you are eligible, PayPal will allow you to split your payment over three months or longer if you have PayPal credit. This all depends on your PayPal account settings and status.
We pride ourselves on our ethics and principles of fairness and accessibility. We charge what the course and the running of the course actually costs. Because we offer a self-managed learning programme, we are able to keep costs low. We don’t add money onto the training just because we can. By doing this we make the gaining of a Celebrancy qualifications more achievable for a number of people. We believe that Celebrancy qualifications should be open and available to everyone.
This depends on the level of qualification taken, your experience as a working Celebrant and the time you are prepared to commit. We allow you:
NOCN Level 3 certificate in Civil Celebrancy – ten months
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funeral celebrancy – ten months
NOCNLevel 3 Diploma in Naming and Family celebrancy – ten months
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funeral celebrancy and Naming and Family celebrancy – twelve months
to complete each course you enrol on but this can be completed quicker.
Please note that you must log into the Learners Portal within 60 days; otherwise, the portal will mark your course dormant. Please see the Booking Terms and Conditions for further information. No attendance is needed to complete this course.
As a company, we have chosen not to offer the Advanced Learning Loan. The reason for this is that it has to be paid back with interest. Interest is charged from the date of the first payment. As of May 2025, the interest rate was 4.25%. You only start paying when you your income reaches £27,295. Again, this is rumoured to change and be lowered. As of March 2023, celebrants are charging £250 – £275 per funeral and £600 – £900 for a wedding. It won’t take you long to earn this, and then repayments must start.
To book this course just click on the date you wish to book and then click ‘add to basket button. Then click ‘view basket’ (you can add as many items to the basket as you wish) and select ‘Processed to checkout’. You will then be required to complete the checkout process, which requires you to answer a number of questions. Now choose how you wish to pay; you have three options. PayPal, credit or debit card or bank transfer. Please note that payments cannot be taken over the telephone.
You will need to tick to confirm that you agree to and that you have read The School of Civil Celebrancy Booking T’s & C’s. Once you have pressed proceed and payment has been made or registered, an email will be sent directly to you confirming that we have received your order. This will then be confirmed via another email when the School of Civil Celebrancy have processed your order. Please note orders are processed during office hours.
Once you have booked your course, you will be able to start straight away.
If you have any questions regarding the course booking procedure or about the qualifications we offer at The School of Civil Celebrancy, please click here for further information or telephone The School of Civil Celebrancy on 01273 974 958.
The School of Civil Celebrancy produce all its training manuals electronically which are downloadable to you as you work through your course. We also have an extensive reading list of affordable books which are a great source of further information.
Certification will be emailed to you once you have completed your course and the assessment process has been completed and that NOCN are satisfied that all learning outcomes have been reached.
NOCN has been creating opportunities through learning and skills development for over 30 years. NOCN Group is an educational charity whose core aims are to help learners reach their potential and organisations thrive.
NOCN is a top fifteen Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation.
NOCN is proud to be the very first awarding organisation to be given the ‘Leader in Diversity’ award by the National Centre for Diversity, a leader in promoting equality for all in the UK and also recognised by Ofqual, CCEA and the Welsh Government, working with a number of strategic partners in the UK and internationally.
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