Certification

Fundamentals of Celebrancy

Your certification journey begins with Fundamentals of Celebrancy, the course that grounds every NTI student in the craft of ceremony.

Regardless of the experience they bring through the door.

In a small cohort led by an active Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant™ you'll develop cultural
dexterity, the skills to catch and craft stories for ceremony, and a deep understanding of how
ceremony and ritual anchor, uplift, and make meaning of the moments that shape a life.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

✓ Essential elements for creating effective ceremonies

✓ Rites of Passage theory and the Hero/Shero's Journey

✓ Ceremony structure: ordering elements to promote transformation

✓ Symbolism: personal, family, cultural, and universal levels to enrich meaning

✓ The art and craft of story for ceremony

✓ Cultural dexterity: reinventing and blending traditions with respect and sensitivity

✓ The Life-Cycle Celebrant's role as witness, collaborator, and ceremonial guides

Course Details:

8 weeks
Weekly online meetings in small cohorts (max 10)
Weekly assignments to apply concepts
Two major assignments (mock ceremony evaluation, and a ceremony observation report)

Bundled with your first Certification training as part of the New Student Package: $1800.

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Format

8 weeks · weekly online meetings

Cohorts of 6–8 participants

Assignments

3 cumulative projects

Full ceremony · Community Ritual Design · Legal Plan

Upon Completion

Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant™

Life Cycle Celebrant certification from NTI

Bundled with your first Certification training as part of the New Student Package

$1800

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"You have given me such a solid foundation and so much ongoing support - Thank You!"

The more ceremonies I do, the more clearly I see how well I have been prepared. I love what I do and I love what I offer to people - ceremonies that speak to and reflect their deepest selves.

Mary Glazer

"Becoming a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant™ was a life-changing, life-enhancing experience for me."

I believe CF&I is a fantastic vehicle for gaining the skills, knowledge, confidence and support needed to become a successful Celebrant. The classes I took – Fundamentals of Celebrancy, Wedding Celebrancy, Funeral Celebrancy – gave me a solid foundation to succeed. Through my studies and conversations with instructors and fellow students I gained in-depth knowledge in the areas of writing great ceremonies, managing client relationships, launching a successful practice, creating ceremony rituals, becoming a great story-teller, and developing unique themes for each ceremony that tie a ceremony together. Perhaps one of the most important intangible benefits of taking classes through CF&I is the networking and support that occurs. Whenever I face a new ceremony challenge, delving into an area that represents unfamiliar territory, I’m able to turn to my alumni network for their counsel, suggestions, ideas and feedback.

Danny Lewis

"CF&I certification training is life changing in so many ways."

I was a little nervous about the time commitment of taking classes, especially since I was still working full time. Because it's remote learning, you can literally do it from anywhere you have WiFi—even in your hotel room on business trips. The homework is very manageable for busy working professionals and the assignments are exactly what you need to practice for real-life ceremony work. The instructors are wonderful teachers who truly care about their students' success. They are all working Celebrants and the details they share about their experiences with clients helps their students understand what it will really be like to create and officiate ceremonies. Doing my Celebrant training with CF&I has honestly been life changing. Thank you, CF&I!

Julie Patroski

"The CF&I training is fantastic."

The post-training support and network of alumni is incredibly collaborative. Would highly recommend if you are interested in pursuing a vocation as a highly-trained, professional celebrant.

Karla Combres

"Best decision ever to take the Certification course with the CFI!"

The instructors provide valuable feedback and give you everything you need to start your business prepared, not to mention the supportive network of Celebrants all around the globe. Just 1 month in and I am already booked for several weddings. It is a beautiful vocation!

Alexandra O’Geil

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