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Get Certified
As an AIFD Education Partner, students can pursue their certifications through the LBR Education Collective.
How to Qualify
There are three different options for qualifying for the NCCF or NDCF test.
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1. Take the online Blossom class. Students must attend 80% of the classes live online and complete all coursework.
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2. Take five hands-on classes: Basic, Intermediate, Event Design, Flowers to Wear, Wedding, and Sympathy/Tribute.
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3. You must meet with Sandy to prequalify based on floral experience.
NCCF & NDCF Certification Test Overview
The evaluation begins with a written test of terminology and floral product Identification; this must be passed with a minimum score of 70%.
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The live test is a surprise package and a timed evaluation of your ability to create professional floral designs in five categories: Wedding Design, Sympathy Design, Vase Arrangement, Flowers to Wear, and Duplicate Design
Test Expectations: the written test is a one-hour, 50-question exam covering basic floral knowledge. It includes true/false and multiple-choice questions on flower, foliage, and plant identification. You will be asked to identify provided photos using the common botanical name. A 20-minute pre-test orientation will outline the category requirements, review materials, and include a fresh-product sorting activity. Hands on Design Test: Students will have four hours to complete all five designs. Designs must be on the table with correct category identification at the end of the time. Evaluation: Designs will be scored by AIFD-certified judges on technical skill, creativity, and adherence to design principles and elements. Scoring Requirements: Students must achieve 70% or higher in each design category and the written exam to pass and earn the certification. Results: Students will find out their results within a week of the tests completion. If you passed: Students who would like to pursue the CFD or AIFD pathway must reach out to Sandy for next steps. If you need to retake: Students who do not pass the test can follow up with Sandy to go over next steps.
You Passed!
Students who pass the certification test will receive the North Central Certified Florist (NCCF) or North Dakota Certified Florist (NDCF) certification.
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Certified students will be recognized within the floral design community.
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Advanced Mentorship programs are available to students who want to pursue their AIFD certification.
By offering multiple pathways to certification, the LBR Floral Education Collective ensures accessibility and success for all aspiring floral designers.
AIFD/CFD Certification
Once you achieve the certification, you can qualify to be recommended by Sandy to earn your CFD accreditation through our AIFD Education partner school. An interview with Sandy will help to determine if you are eligible based on education and skill levels.
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AIFD® requirements to become a Certified Floral Designer (CFD):
After you have completed the necessary courses with LBR Education Collective, and Sandy agrees that your work is at the level required of AIFD’s CFD credential, you will be invited to become an AIFD® Certified Floral Designer (CFD®). Students will need to complete the following: Contact Sandy to let her know you would like to move forward with your AIFD CFD certification. Complete the CFD® Application and submit with a certification fee. Take the AIFD® online test based off of The AIFD® Guide to Floral Design (which is a required textbook in the CFD® program) and receive an 80% or better within two (2) weeks of receiving access to the online test. For more information go to Aifd.org.