training, certification & ordination overview

Training Motivation:

Training is a significant priority to the AAOCO leadership team. There is a void in the Life Celebration world of proper training done with excellence and accountability. We are committed to seeing that change. Our training takes on many forms, the most obvious is our LIVE Zoom training. Training is mandatory for everyone who is certified by AAOCO. No training, no certification.

Our required wedding officiant certification training takes place over two days. The course has two distinct modules. The first is the acquaintance module, where we will explain in detail the structure of AAOCO and the certification process and resources. The second day is the administration module where we equip you to be successful in serving couples in your demographic.

Training Topics:

  • Understanding the mission, and passion of AAOCO.
  • Review of the values, faith statements and philosophy of AAOCO.
  • Introduction to our world-class resource site and ceremony scripts.
  • Teaching/Training on how to function as a world-class Wedding Officiant. 
  • Guidance on how to conduct professional consultations.
  • Communicating with excellence.
  • An introduction to the wedding world and how to pursue marketing.

Certification:

Certification is accomplished after you have sucessfully completed the two days of training, 'past' the post training online test, and completed the agreement form.

Ordination:

Ordination is a requirement for certification with AAOCO. Read more about ordination.

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