Canadian Institute of Floral Design

For 24 years, the Canadian Institute of Floral Design has set the standard in career-oriented educational training for students. Our intensive three-week Professional Floral Design Program provides excellent hands-on instruction while delving into all aspects of the industry. Whether it’s learning basic design techniques, the proper method to handle and care for flowers, the intricacies of the wholesale flower trade, or the fundamentals of running a floral business, our experienced instructors help you gain the necessary skills to become successful. Just ask one of our 3,000 graduates – or the professional retail florists and suppliers that acknowledge CIFD as the leading floral educator in Canada today.

The "Professional Floral Design Program" prepares you for a career in the floral industry. Many graduates have opened retail stores and wholesale floral outlets. Certain students enroll in our program purely for the passion of flowers and to achieve a rewarding hobby or pastime. We offer blended theory with practical "hands on" instruction throughout the program.