Online Class Schedule

Course 1 – Introduction to Floral Design
Course 2 – Elements and Principals of Design
Course 3 – Design Techniques and Applications
Course 4 – Arrangements: Every Day and Sympathy
Course 5 – Personal Flowers: to Wear and Carry

These 5 online courses are self-paced. You will have 14 days from the start date (noted below) to complete each course, and you are welcome to take more than one at a time*.
Courses are offered in alternating months, with courses 1, 2 and 3 being offered one month, and courses 4 and 5 offered the next month.

Registration for these courses will close the Friday before the start date shown. 

For any of these 5 courses, you will want to purchase (in advance) the required textbook, The AIFD Guide to Floral Design : Terms, Techniques, and Traditions (3^rd Edition).

2026 AIFD® Online Course Schedule: 

January 20, 2026 | Courses 1, 2, 3 
February 17 | Courses 4 & 5 
March 17 | Courses 1, 2, 3 
April 14 | Courses 4 & 5 
May 12 | Courses 1, 2, 3
June 2 | Courses 4 & 5 
July 21 | Courses 1, 2, 3 
August 11 | Course 4 & 5
September 8 | Courses 1, 2, 3
October 13 | Courses 4 & 5
AIFD courses are not offered in November or December.

*It is suggested to take the online classes in order, but not mandatory.

Please Note: Completion of these online courses does not qualify you for CFD® certification or AIFD® Accreditation – these courses are educational only. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Floral Designer (CFD®) , or an Accredited Member of AIFD® click here or contact us at info@aifd.org

Online Course Cost

These workshops can assist anyone in the preparation process of taking the Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) or for general design skill improvement. However, AIFD® recommends that participants take the online portion of these classes in addition to actual hands-on floral workshops. One great source for hands-on workshops are AIFD’s Education Partners. The cost to enroll in each online course is $79 for AIFD® members and AIFD® Friends and $99 for others.

Course Registration can be found in the Event Calendar. You may only register for the next occurring course dates. As courses conclude, the next offering will be made available for online purchase.