Thank you for your interest in our Floral Design program! There is something in our program for everyone! Our floral design courses are designed for flower lovers of all kinds.
AACC is an Education Partner of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®). Our comprehensive curriculum embraces the criteria required for AIFD certification and is dedicated to providing professional, on-trend, instruction for anyone who simply loves flowers or is interested in a successful floral career. To learn more about the industry certification requirements, visit the American Institute of Floral Designers website.
Successfully complete the classes on the AACC recommended course list for floral design or certify that you have the requisite experience in and knowledge about the course material.
FLR-343 Foundations of Floral Design
FLR-345 Foundations of Floral Design Part 2
FLR-351 Floral Design: Principles of Design
FLR-361 Floral Design: Analysis, Critique and Portfolio
Attain a score above 3.2 on a 5-point scale in FLR-361 Floral Design: Analysis, Critique and Portfolio (class coming winter 2025)
Complete the AIFD® online test and receive an 80% or higher.
Note: There is a fee and completion time limit. Visit the American Institute of Floral Design website for requirements.
If interested in pursuing your CFD® with the American Institute of Floral Design, we recommend you successfully complete the classes listed below, in addition to required classes listed in steps two and three.
FLR-343 Foundations of Floral Design
FLR-346 Sympathy Flowers: Sprays and Arrangements
FLR-347 Personal Wedding Flowers
FLR-349 Flowers to Wear
FLR-356 Floral Design Lab
The master classes below are designed for CFD or other advanced floral designers and instructor permission is required.
FLR-359 Master Class: Armatures and Floral Structures
FLR-360 Master Class: Evaluating and Judging Floral Design
If you would like to just take some classes in flower arranging classes for fun, check out our other offerings!
