TERMS, TECHNIQUES & TRADITIONS: Designing My Dreams
END GOAL: This is the first step in becoming eventually allow me to apply to become a Certified Floral Designer with the American Institute of Floral Design.
Designing My Dreams!
I am currently studying to become a Certified Floral Designer with the Great Lakes Flower Association.
The exam will take place on October 12, 2025.
I will need to make 5 designs and pass an online test.
The evaluation to become a Certified Florist consists of:
5 designs: 2.5 hours
2 duplicate arrangements
1 vase arrangement
1 pin-on corsage
1 wrist corsage
1 wedding bouquet
Written test: 2 hours
30 product IDs
100 multiple-choice questions
A Brief Overview of Steps & Costs
Please note: I applied for a scholarship as I am currently unemployed!
Certified Florist Manual & Study Guide: $399 Paid
Supplemental Education: Certified Floral Designer Classes (AIFD)
Book: AFID Guide to Floral Design: $130 Paid
Online Education: July 22, 2025 – August 4, 2025
Online Course: Elements and Principles of Design: $99
Online Course: Design Techniques & Applications: $99
In-Person Workshops: Introduction to Floral Design: $1,500
Aug 4-Aug 8 All-Day
(will not be taking unless scholarship offered)
In-Person Workshops: Intermediate Floral Design: $1,500
Aug 11-Aug 14 All-Day
(will not be taking unless scholarship offered)
In-Person Workshop: Steps to Certification Class: $199
Oct 8, 2025 All-Day
“Students will spend part of the day reviewing the written test and then work in the design room, learning what is needed to pass the exam.”
Certification Bundle Testing (online & in-person): $200 Paid
Oct 12, 2025
“pass each section with a score of 80% or better you become a Certified Florist!”
