Become a Certified Etiquette Trainer
Become a trusted authority in modern etiquette.
Turn your passion for etiquette into a rewarding business with comprehensive certification programs, ready-to-teach curriculum, and ongoing support designed to help you confidently begin teaching.
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Why Become Certified?
Whether you're looking to start an etiquette business, expand your current services, or add a new revenue stream, certification gives you the knowledge, teaching resources, and credibility to confidently lead classes, workshops, and private coaching.
More than a certification, you'll gain a complete teaching system designed to help you make a meaningful impact while building a business you're proud of.
Certified Through The Etiquette Guild
The Etiquette Guild is the certification division of Etiquette Consulting Inc., dedicated to preparing the next generation of etiquette professionals through comprehensive training, practical teaching resources, and ongoing mentorship.
Choose Your Certification Path
Whether you're passionate about working with young people, professionals, or creating memorable tea experiences, there's a certification designed to help you build the business that's right for you.
Your Training. Your Audience. Your Choice.
Teen Etiquette Certification
Business Etiquette Certification
Business Etiquette Certification
Help young people build confidence through communication, social skills, first impressions, digital etiquette, dining etiquette, and leadership development.
Business Etiquette Certification
Business Etiquette Certification
Business Etiquette Certification
Prepare professionals to communicate with confidence, strengthen workplace relationships, network effectively, and represent themselves with professionalism.
Tea Etiquette Certification
The Signature Etiquette Certification Collection
The Signature Etiquette Certification Collection
Teach the traditions, history, and etiquette of afternoon tea while creating memorable experiences for private clients, organizations, country clubs, and special events.
The Signature Etiquette Certification Collection
The Signature Etiquette Certification Collection
The Signature Etiquette Certification Collection
Receive all three certification programs, The Etiquette Business Blueprint, and one year inside The Etiquette Coach Collective for the complete train-the-trainer experience.
Structured. Supported. Successful.
How the Program Works
Our certification programs combine live instruction with professionally developed teaching resources, giving you the knowledge, confidence, and support to begin teaching your own classes.
Live Kickoff
Your certification journey begins on the third Monday of each month with a live kickoff session. We'll walk through the program, review expectations, and help you prepare for a successful certification experience.
Weekly Live Training
Join us every Monday for live Zoom training as we work through the curriculum together, explore teaching strategies, and prepare you to confidently lead your own workshops and classes.
Weekly Office Hours
Every Thursday, join live office hours for business coaching, implementation support, and answers to your questions as you build your etiquette business.
Flexible Completion
The program is designed to be completed in approximately four months. Individual completion times may vary based on participation and assignment completion.
What's Included
Everything you need to confidently teach from day one.
- Comprehensive Instructor Manual
- Student Workbook
- Editable Canva Presentation Slides
- Classroom Activities
- Marketing Resources & Business Templates
- Live Weekly Training
- Weekly Office Hours
- Certificate of Completion
Why The Etiquette Guild?
When you train with The Etiquette Guild, you're gaining more than a certification.
You'll receive professionally developed curriculum, practical teaching resources, business guidance, and ongoing mentorship designed to help you confidently build and grow your etiquette business.
Your Certification Doesn't End at Graduation
Continue learning, growing, and building your etiquette business inside The Etiquette Coach Collective, our exclusive membership for certified trainers.
Receive ongoing mentorship, business coaching, live office hours, fresh ideas, and a supportive community of etiquette professionals who are growing alongside you.
MEET JULES
Jules Hirst
Jules Hirst is an etiquette expert, co-author of The Power of Civility, Technical Editor of Modern Etiquette for Dummies and founder of Etiquette Consulting, Inc.
Questions? Let's Talk.
We're happy to help you choose the certification that's right for you. Reach out anytime, or schedule a complimentary call to learn more. Book Your Strategy Session Here
This certification is designed for anyone who wants to teach etiquette to teens — whether you're an aspiring etiquette coach, educator, youth leader, homeschool parent, or someone simply passionate about helping the next generation grow in confidence and courtesy. No teaching experience required — just a heart for guiding others.
Not at all. This program walks you through everything — from etiquette lessons to how to deliver them with poise and confidence. You’ll also learn how to set up your business, attract clients, and teach in a way that engages and inspires.
Each module takes about 1–3 hours to complete. Office hours are 1 hour weekly and totally optional. You can go at your own pace — everything is recorded and yours to revisit anytime.
No problem at all! All video calls and office hours are recorded and available in your course portal. You’ll have lifetime access, so you can revisit anything as often as you'd like.
Yes! Once certified, you're free to teach the curriculum under your own business name. You're not limited to using “Modern Manners Online” branding — this is about growing your business with expert support behind you.
Yes! Jules hosts weekly office hours via Zoom where you can ask questions, get feedback, and connect with other members.
Empower the Next Generation with Confidence & Courtesy
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
Whether you’re curious about the certification, wondering if this is the right fit, or just want to chat — we’re here to help.
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