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Become a Personal Concierge
You will learn: what a personal concierge does and how to perform concierge tasks, how to develop your skills to succeed in a personal concierge career, how to get hired for a job as a personal concierge, and how to start your own personal concierge business.
What Happens in the Personal Concierge Certificate Course
The Personal Concierge Certificate course is an online learning program with suggested readings from the textbook (IAP Career College Guide to Become a Personal Concierge). This course is self directed, which means you may study and complete assignments at times that are most convenient for you from the comfort of your own home.
This part-time Personal Concierge Certificate Course has a recommended completion date of 6 weeks from the start of the program, however, you may choose to complete the course in as little as 2 weeks or as long as 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.
The Personal Concierge Certificate Course has been created to allow you to complete it without any teaching assistance. However, if you have questions or need assistance, you can receive help from a Faculty Member throughout the 6 weeks of the course. Your Faculty Member is a valuable resource person who can provide you with personal teaching assistance to help you succeed in the course and advice to help you succeed in the career.
Register NowCourse Topics
The Personal Concierge Certificate Course has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the Personal Concierge Certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College. Topics covered in the Personal Concierge Certificate Course include the following:
Introduction: The World of the Personal Concierge
How to Be a Personal Concierge
- Personal/Domestic Services
- Shopping Services
- Travel and Entertainment Arrangements
- Party/Special Occasion Planning
- Executive Assistance
- Relocation Services
Developing Your Skills
- Skills Assessment
- Problem-Solving Skills
- People Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Business Skills
- Informal Learning
- Getting Some Experience
Starting a Concierge Business
- Start-up Considerations
- Your Business Plan
- Legal Matters
- Financial Matters
- Your Office
Running a Personal Concierge Business Business
- Client Consultations
- Setting Your Fees
- Working with Service Providers/Vendors
- Hiring Staff
- On-the-Job Strategies
Getting Personal Concierge Clients
- Your Marketing Plan
- Marketing Tools
- Getting Positive Publicity
- Referrals and Word-of-Mouth Business
- Selling Your Services
- Marketing to Corporate Clients
- Requests for Proposal
What Is Included in the Personal Concierge Certificate Course
This all-inclusive Personal Concierge Certificate Course package includes:
- Registration for the Personal Concierge Certificate Course
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Access to a Faculty Member to provide you with personal teaching assistance and career advice
- (Optional) 2026 membership in the IAPO International Association of Professional Personal Concierges for only US$ 2.99 per month
- Downloadable Personal Concierge Certificate personalized with your name and the seal of the International Association of Professions Career College which you may print
- (Optional) Opportunity to order official certificates printed on fine linen paper and embossed with the gold seal of the college
- Textbook: IAP Career College Guide to Become a Personal Concierge (e-book edition)
Register for the Personal Concierge Certificate Course
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You can have all this for an incredible price. It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other programs. (We found courses based on old editions of our guides with registration fees of up to $999 and more.) We are able to offer you online courses at a significantly lower cost to you because of our expertise from over 20 years of producing the leading online guides for non-traditional careers.
Our online certificate courses have previously been offered for a registration fee of $297 U.S. and include a textbook and professional membership – a total value of almost $377.
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL: This all-inclusive registration package for the Personal Concierge Certificate Course is priced as only US$ 149.00 for the September 14, 2026 course.
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Register today for the Personal Concierge Certificate Course. Enrollment is limited and registration is on a first come first served basis, so we recommend that you register early for the Personal Concierge Certificate Course online to avoid disappointment.
If the course is full, please email support@iapcollege.com to be notified when a new course date is scheduled.
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What does a personal concierge do?
Personal concierges provide streamlined, hands-on support for clients' daily needs—from booking reservations to errand-running and lifestyle management, all handled with discretion and efficiency.
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What will I learn in the Personal Concierge Certificate Course?
You'll learn essential concierge skills including prioritization techniques, effective client communication, local resource navigation, premium service standards, and strategies to launch a client-based concierge business.
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How long does the Personal Concierge Certificate Course take to complete?
The Personal Concierge Certificate Course is designed to be self‑paced, with a recommended completion time of 6 weeks. However, you have the flexibility to complete it in as little as 2 weeks or extend it up to 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.
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How much can I earn as a personal concierge?
Personal concierges charge hourly rates of anywhere from $15 to $85 an hour, and sometimes more. Corporate concierges charge additional fees per employee, and you can earn bonus income through commissions and referral fees from vendors.
Once your business is well established you can expect gross revenues of $50,000 to $100,000 annually, and if you hire employees and open additional locations, earnings exceeding $1 million are the established precedent. -
Can I offer concierge services after completing this course?
Yes. This course equips you with the know-how to launch and manage a concierge business—“white-glove” style—designed to serve individual or household clients effectively.
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Do I need prior hospitality or service experience?
No. The course is beginner-friendly and walks you through client-centered service standards and business tools step by step.
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Can I take this course from outside North America?
Yes. It is completely online and self‑paced, accessible globally with lifetime material access.
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Will I receive a certificate when I finish the course?
Yes! Upon successful completion, you will receive a Personal Concierge Certificate from IAP Career College—demonstrating your readiness to deliver high-level personal assistant services.
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What is IAP Career College?
The International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College) is a leading online career college offering certificate courses and professional certifications for non‑traditional and “dream” careers.
Since 1999, we’ve helped over 500,000 students across six continents get started in dream careers—from life coaching to event planning to end‑of‑life care. Our courses are flexible, beginner‑friendly, and designed for adult learners looking for practical, self‑paced options.
