International College of Professional Celebrants

What International College of Professional Celebrants does

International College of Professional Celebrants (ICPC) is a UK-based training and membership organisation that prepares individuals to work as professional celebrants conducting weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. Operating under IoPC LTD (Company number 11222118), ICPC is an NOCN accredited centre and delivers two NOCN regulated qualifications: a Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy and the exclusive Platinum Double Diploma, both studied after a 5-day immersive residential programme. Residential training is delivered at two UK venues — High Trenhouse in the Yorkshire Dales (North Yorkshire) and Exeter Court Hotel near Exeter (Devon, launched 2023), with a hard cap of 16 delegates per cohort to preserve an in-person, tutor-led learning experience.

Course delivery runs on the Kajabi platform, supplying lifetime access to online video materials, a mobile app for members, and integrated checkout for one-off course fees (Certificate £2,925-£3,297; Platinum Double Diploma £4,500) plus multi-month installment plans and non-refundable booking fees. Beyond initial training, ICPC monetises through a recurring ICPC Membership subscription (approximately £25/month after a complimentary trial period) that bundles Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance, the Celebrant Connect referrals database, monthly CPD sessions, business coaching, members' events, and an online community.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and content-led: a free introductory video, a Celebrancy Career Quiz, blog content, a podcast, and Facebook/Instagram presence drive inbound interest, with phone (0333 3404 434) and video consultations supporting mid-funnel conversion. The company operates in England and Scotland, serves exclusively UK-based individual customers (typically career changers and aspiring celebrants), and claims 85+ Google five-star reviews. The business is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no external institutional investment disclosed.

Name

International College of Professional Celebrants

Legal name

IoPC LTD

Website

https://internationalcollegeofprofessionalcelebrants.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International College of Professional Celebrants is a UK-based NOCN-accredited training and membership organisation that prepares individuals for careers as professional celebrants through 5-day residential courses plus post-coursework qualifications and a recurring professional membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Certification

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAEAD

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

Keywords

• Celebrant training courses
• Professional celebrancy education
• NOCN accredited qualifications
• Residential training programs
• Wedding funeral ceremonies training

Headquarters

HQ city

Twyford, Winchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Celebrant Training Courses: One-time fees for residential celebrant training courses with NOCN accreditation. The NOCN Level 3 Certificate costs £3297 with payment plan options of 6 x £549.50. The Platinum Double Diploma costs £4500 with payment plan options of 10 x £450. Revenue is recognized at point of sale with some deferred recognition for payment plan customers.
2. ICPC Membership Subscription: Monthly subscription membership at £25/month following a complimentary initial period. Includes professional insurance (Public Liability and Professional Indemnity), access to CPD sessions, member events, online community, business coaching, and Celebrant Connect database. Also available at £12.50/month after the first year based on some sources.
3. Course Administration Fees: Fees for booking changes and cancellations, including £250 for date changes within 1-3 months, £1000 for changes within one month, and £250 for course transfers due to illness. Non-refundable booking fees of £300 (Certificate) or £500 (Platinum Double Diploma).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ICPC provides NOCN-accredited residential training programs (Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy and exclusive Platinum Double Diploma) delivered over a 5-day intensive residential course at venues in North Yorkshire and Devon, combined with 12-18 months of post-residential coursework. Graduates become qualified professional celebrants for weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies, and receive lifetime access to online materials and access to a paid membership offering insurance, CPD, and community support.

Product overview

International College of Professional Celebrants (ICPC) offers a multi-product training and membership ecosystem for aspiring professional celebrants in the UK. The core offering consists of two NOCN-accredited residential training programs held at High Trenhouse in North Yorkshire and Exeter Court in Devon, each combining immersive 5-day residential courses with post-coursework qualifications: the NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy (12 months, £3,297) and the Platinum Double Diploma combining NOCN Level 3 Diplomas in Funerals and Couples & Namings (18 months, £4,500). ICPC extends its ecosystem through tiered membership programs offering insurance, the Celebrant Connect directory, CPD sessions, professional coaching, and access to an online community. Additional products include a Celebrant Training Podcast, a Creating Rituals workshop, a Digital Marketing course, and a free Celebrancy Career Quiz for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy in the UK A 5-day residential celebrant training course combined with an NOCN Level 3 Certificate qualification covering Weddings, Funerals and Namings, completed within 12 months after the residential. Includes personal tutor and online coursework. Priced from £2,925 to £3,297 depending on venue.
• Platinum Double Diploma An exclusive combined course featuring two NOCN Level 3 Diplomas (Funerals and Couples & Namings) studied side by side over 18 months after a 5-day residential, providing comprehensive celebrancy qualification. Priced at £4,500.
• ICPC Membership Monthly subscription membership providing Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance, access to Celebrant Connect database, private online community, CPD sessions, member resources, and ongoing support. Priced at £25/month following initial free period.
• Creating Rituals Workshop One-day workshop teaching traditional and modern rituals, creative ritual writing, and space/resource management for ceremony delivery. Available at Elim Conference Centre, Malvern for £99.
• Digital Marketing Course Online marketing course for celebrants to learn engagement season strategies and social media marketing techniques to book more weddings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates can begin working as celebrants before completing their NOCN coursework
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• NOCN (National Open Colleges Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOCN is the awarding organization providing regulated qualifications for ICPC's training programs. ICPC is an NOCN accredited centre, offering the NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy in the UK and the exclusive Platinum Double Diploma (NOCN Level 3 Diplomas in Funerals and Couples & Namings). Qualifications are nationally recognized and Ofqual regulated.
• Wedding Celebrancy Commission (WCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStuart Morris, founder of ICPC, is a founding member and board member of the Wedding Celebrancy Commission. The WCC works to influence government policy on marriage law reform and represents independent civil celebrants' interests in discussions with MPs and the Law Commission.
• High TrenhousecoreOthersExclusive-use residential training venue in the Yorkshire Dales National Park near Malham Tarn. The venue provides private en-suite accommodation, training rooms, dining facilities, bars, lounge, sauna, and 4.5 acres of gardens. ICPC is the only group at the centre during training courses.
• Exeter Court HotelsecondaryOthersTraining venue for ICPC's South West residential courses, located on the edge of Haldon Forest near Exeter. Contemporary hotel with en-suite rooms, locally sourced cuisine, and training facilities. Conveniently located off the A38.
• Professor Russell SandbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic expert on religion and marriage law who co-authored work with ICPC founder Stuart Morris. Authored 'Religion and Marriage Law: The Need for Reform' and has written extensively on the need for marriage law reform to allow celebrants to perform legal marriages.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toastmasters International: Global public speaking and communication training organisation. Comparable to ICPC in addressing the public-speaking and confidence-building components of celebrant training, though at much broader scope and lower price point.

Others

• The Celebrant Directory (findmycelebrant): UK celebrant listing and discovery platform associated with celebrant training organisations. Comparable to ICPC's Celebrant Connect database as a directory monetisation layer and a referral channel for trained celebrants.
• NOCN (National Open Colleges Network): Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation that issues the Level 3 qualifications on which ICPC's training is built. Relevant as the accreditation partner without whom ICPC's regulated credentials would not exist; also accredits many competitor training centres.

Direct peers

• Academy of Modern Celebrancy: UK celebrant training provider with structured programs for weddings, funerals, and namings. Comparable to ICPC in both the curriculum offered (multi-ceremony-type training) and the customer base of adult career-changers.
• Civil Ceremonies Ltd: Long-standing UK celebrant training and registration body for independent civil celebrants. Comparable to ICPC in regulated qualification pathways and ongoing membership support for practising celebrants.
• UK Society of Celebrants: UK membership and training body for professional celebrants covering weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. Directly comparable to ICPC as a UK-based celebrant training and professional association operating in the same niche with overlapping customer segments.
• Celebrants Academy: Celebrant training school serving the UK and Ireland with structured celebrant courses. Comparable to ICPC in delivering foundational training to career-changers targeting wedding and funeral celebrancy.
• Fellowship of Professional Celebrants: UK organisation that trains and represents professional celebrants across wedding, funeral, and naming ceremonies. Comparable to ICPC in target customer (aspirants and practising celebrants), service offering (training plus membership), and UK geographic focus.
• The Celebrant Academy: UK celebrant training provider offering courses and qualifications for aspiring celebrants. Comparable to ICPC in product (celebrant training courses) and target market (career-changers entering the profession).

Regional players

• The Celebrant School (Australia/NZ region): Celebrant training school operating in Australia and New Zealand with similar multi-ceremony curriculum. Comparable to ICPC in offering structured residential/online celebrant training, but operating in a different geographic market and regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubepodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrant-training-podcast/id1640481794
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-college-of-professional-celebrants

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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