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Turn your passion for creating meaningful ceremonies into a rewarding, flexible career. Our NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy is a nationally recognised qualification that gives you the skills, confidence and credentials to work as a self-employed civil celebrant, officiating weddings, naming ceremonies, vow renewals and more.
5 Star Rated by celebrants trained across the UK
Nationally Recognised Qualification — Fully accredited by NOCN (National Open College Network), giving you a formal RQF-level credential that clients and families can trust.
Learn From Working Celebrants — Every tutor is a qualified, practising celebrant, so you’re learning from people who do the job, not just teach it.
Flexible, Online Learning — Study from home at your own pace, with live tutor-led sessions and an easy-to-use online learner portal.
A Clear Career Path — Progress from Certificate to Diploma level in Funeral Celebrancy or Naming & Couples Ceremonies as your career develops.
Ongoing Support — From enrolment to qualification, our administration and tutor teams are on hand to help you succeed.
A civil celebrant designs and delivers personalised, non-religious ceremonies for life’s key moments — weddings, commitment ceremonies, naming days, vow renewals and funerals. Unlike registrars, celebrants aren’t restricted to a legal script: you’ll help families and couples create a ceremony that reflects their own story, values and personality.
With demand for bespoke, non-religious ceremonies continuing to grow across the UK, civil celebrancy offers a genuinely flexible self-employed career — you set your own hours, work in your local area (or further afield), and build a business around your own creative and interpersonal skills.
| Course | Level | Price |
| NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy | Foundation qualification for new celebrants | £2,495 |
| NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Celebrancy: Naming & Couples Ceremonies | Specialise in weddings and naming ceremonies | £2,795 |
| NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy | Specialise in funeral and memorial ceremonies | £2,795 |
| NOCN Level 3 Dual Diploma (Funeral, Naming & Couples) | Full qualification across all ceremony types | £3,995 |
Ask about our Progression Routes to top up your existing qualification to Diploma level.
To view all our progression courses, please click on this Progression Courses link
Most learners complete the NOCN Level 3 Certificate within a few months of part-time study, depending on how much time you can dedicate each week. Because the course is delivered online and at your own pace, you can fit your training around work, family and other commitments — with no fixed classroom hours to attend.
Read our blog post on: How Long Does Celebrant Training Take?
“I have to say that from start to finish I was blown away by the help and support from those at the School of Civil Celebrancy… They are simply good people and an organisation that are not just after your money. I would recommend them to all looking for a team that values honesty and integrity.” — Richard
“I had a fantastic experience with The School of Civil Celebrancy. The course was well structured, informative, and incredibly supportive from start to finish. The tutors were knowledgeable and genuinely cared about helping students succeed.” — Julia
“I really appreciated how flexible this course was. Being able to work through the material at my own pace made a big difference. The tutors were approachable and gave detailed feedback on assignments, which helped me develop my understanding.” — Sue
Do I need any qualifications to start? No formal entry requirements are needed for the NOCN Level 3 Certificate — just a genuine interest in celebrancy and good written and verbal communication skills.
Is the course fully online? Yes. All course materials, assignments and tutor support are delivered through our online learner portal, with live tutor-led sessions included.
Can I become a wedding celebrant with this course? Yes — the Certificate covers the foundations of civil celebrancy across ceremony types, and you can progress to a specialist Diploma in Naming & Couples Ceremonies to focus on weddings.
Is the qualification recognised? Yes. The School of Civil Celebrancy is an NOCN Accredited Centre (Centre No. 30004177), delivering regulated Level 3 qualifications recognised across the celebrancy, wedding and funeral industries.
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Join a community of celebrants across the UK who’ve trained with us to build a flexible, rewarding career helping people mark life’s most important moments.
If you require any help or advice regarding your training course or course accreditation, please don’t hesitate to call The School of Civil Celebrancy on 01273 974 958.
The School of Civil Celebrancy is an NOCN Accredited Centre (Centre No. 30004177), delivering regulated NOCN Level 3 qualifications in Civil Celebrancy, Funeral Celebrancy, and Naming & Couples Celebrancy.
