Online Class Schedule

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

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 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*.

They are offered in alternating months, with courses 1, 2 and 3 being offered one month, and courses 4 and 5 offered the next month. See below for course start dates.

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).

2025 AIFD® Online Course Schedule: 

January 21, 2025 | Courses 1, 2, 3 
February 18 | Courses 4 & 5 
March 18 | Courses 1, 2, 3 
April 15 | Courses 4 & 5 
May 13 | Courses 1, 2, 3
June 3 | Courses 4 & 5 
July 22 | Courses 1, 2, 3 
August 12 | Course 4 & 5
September 9 | Courses 1, 2, 3
October 14 | Courses 4 & 5

Note: AIFD courses are not offered in November or December.
*It is suggested to take the online classes in order, but not mandatory.

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.