We’re renowned for offering the perfect blend of theory and practical hands-on training.

Our Professional Floral Design Program prepares students for a rewarding career in the floral industry through 105 hours of training, over a three-week session. Sessions run Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. To give each student individual attention and instruction, we limit the sizes of our classes.

Tuition is fully tax deductible. Each graduate will be issued a diploma. The Professional Floral Design Program is registered and approved under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

CIFD is a proud member of the Ontario Association of Career Colleges and the National Association of Career Colleges.

Curriculum

• Design Forms

• Design Techniques

• Principles and Elements of Design

• Colour Theory

• Proper Care & Handling of Fresh-cut Flowers

• Basic Costing & Mark-ups

• Wedding Etiquette

• Funerals & Sympathy Tributes

• Wholesale Flower Trade

• Excursion to Flower Auction & Wholesalers

• Written & Practical Evaluations

class Schedule 2024

• November 25 to December 13

class Schedule 2025

• January 13 to 31

• February 24 to March 14

• April 14 to May 2

• June 9 to June 27

• July 28 to August 15

• September 22 to October 10

• November 17 to December 5

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROFESSIONAL FLORAL TRAINING

Don't be mis-led by programs that claim they are longer than 3 weeks, but only offer minimal sessions.

Our 105 hour (3 week) program has been setting industry standards since 1988!

Registered programs and colleges are designed to protect the students and their tuition.
We have a team of qualified instructors approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

In Ontario, career colleges that offer vocational or a Career programs must, by law, be registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. 

Government Funding may be available! Contact us for info.