Level 2E: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Weddings & Travel Certificate

$299.00

Overview

Love is love — and so is business.

The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Weddings & Travel Certificate empowers wedding planners, travel advisors, and hospitality professionals to create experiences where every couple and traveler feels valued, respected, and safe.

Building on Level 1: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awareness Certificate, this course brings real-world insight from inclusive event and travel experts to help you avoid assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and deliver exceptional, affirming service from inquiry to “congratulations.”

You’ll Learn How To

  • Welcome LGBTQ+ couples and travelers with authentic language and confidence

  • Recognize and avoid common assumptions about gender roles and relationships

  • Communicate inclusively with vendors, venues, and team members to ensure alignment

  • Handle forms, contracts, and marketing materials in ways that reflect diversity and respect

  • Respond professionally to questions or pushback about serving LGBTQ+ clients

  • Strengthen your brand reputation as a trusted and affirming professional

Take it from one of our graduates, Greg from the Hotel Monaco:

“Just wanted to let you know that I REALLY not only enjoyed this course, but the way it was presented. Learned a ton of information. And I really liked the underlying tone – just be yourself, ask questions if you don’t know, and genuinely care about your people – gay, straight or whatever. Very well done! And very well received.”

Course Format

  • 4 hours total

  • Modules include a variety of content types: stories, comedy sketches, ads and more.

  • Also includes short, scenario-based videos with interactive knowledge checks and reflections

  • Closed captions in English and Spanish

  • Fully Spanish version available

  • Screen-reader compatible and keyboard navigable

  • Hosted on Equality Institute’s LMS or available as SCORM/xAPI for client LMS integration

  • Self-paced and mobile-friendly, accessible anytime

Certificate Details

  • Designed for wedding planners, photographers, venues, travel advisors, and hospitality professionals

  • Earn a digital Certificate of Completion after achieving a 70 % quiz score

  • Average completion time: ≈ 4 hours

Overview

Love is love — and so is business.

The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Weddings & Travel Certificate empowers wedding planners, travel advisors, and hospitality professionals to create experiences where every couple and traveler feels valued, respected, and safe.

Building on Level 1: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awareness Certificate, this course brings real-world insight from inclusive event and travel experts to help you avoid assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and deliver exceptional, affirming service from inquiry to “congratulations.”

You’ll Learn How To

  • Welcome LGBTQ+ couples and travelers with authentic language and confidence

  • Recognize and avoid common assumptions about gender roles and relationships

  • Communicate inclusively with vendors, venues, and team members to ensure alignment

  • Handle forms, contracts, and marketing materials in ways that reflect diversity and respect

  • Respond professionally to questions or pushback about serving LGBTQ+ clients

  • Strengthen your brand reputation as a trusted and affirming professional

Take it from one of our graduates, Greg from the Hotel Monaco:

“Just wanted to let you know that I REALLY not only enjoyed this course, but the way it was presented. Learned a ton of information. And I really liked the underlying tone – just be yourself, ask questions if you don’t know, and genuinely care about your people – gay, straight or whatever. Very well done! And very well received.”

Course Format

  • 4 hours total

  • Modules include a variety of content types: stories, comedy sketches, ads and more.

  • Also includes short, scenario-based videos with interactive knowledge checks and reflections

  • Closed captions in English and Spanish

  • Fully Spanish version available

  • Screen-reader compatible and keyboard navigable

  • Hosted on Equality Institute’s LMS or available as SCORM/xAPI for client LMS integration

  • Self-paced and mobile-friendly, accessible anytime

Certificate Details

  • Designed for wedding planners, photographers, venues, travel advisors, and hospitality professionals

  • Earn a digital Certificate of Completion after achieving a 70 % quiz score

  • Average completion time: ≈ 4 hours

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to take Level 1 first?

Not separately. Level 2E includes the complete LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awareness foundation. If you’ve already completed Level 1, your progress carries over so you can move straight into the weddings and travel modules.

What's in it for me?

*A Kindle copy of our book The Business of Gay Weddings: A Guide for Wedding Professionals

*Equality Institute (EI) certificate badge you can proudly display on your website

*One year listing on CatalystWedCo.com, and 6 month listing on LGBTWeddings.com ($400 total value)

*certificate of completion by email

* your name on this website

* invitation to a grads-only private Facebook group.

Do I have to do homework?

Yes! We will assign practical, useful homework assignments and each participant is required to submit homework in order to complete the program. The homework will help prepare your business for LGBTQ weddings.

Is there a test?

Yes, there is a 10 question course completion quiz that you are expected to complete with at least a 70% score.

How long is the course?

There are at least 4.5 hours worth of assorted videos + quizzes and homework.

Can I rewatch the sessions?

Yes, you can go back through the program as many times as you need to before you complete the program.

Is graduation guaranteed?

No, but if you watch the videos, participate in discussion, do your homework, and pass the quiz with at least a 70%, then there's no reason you shouldn't successfully complete the program.

Can my entire staff participate?

Absolutely, but we require each individual to register and participate separately. The certificate is per individual, not per company. This is to avoid a situation where an employee moves onto another company but the original company maintains the certificate, even though no other staff have been trained.

Can you provide the course to my entire hotel/staff and provide a company-wide certificate?

Yes, of course! Please email info {at} theequalityinstitute {dot} com to discuss.

When can I start?
Anytime. The program is on-demand and self-paced.

What happens after one year?

Your certification is valid for 12 months. Renew for $49 by taking a 15-minute refresher micro-course that covers updated language, laws, and industry best practices.

Is the content accessible?

Yes. All videos include closed captions in English and Spanish and are fully screen-reader compatible.