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Three decades ago, we opened our first headquarters in Regent Street, an area steeped in cultural history, and at the centre of London’s creative industries. We wanted to create a college that would enable people to access their own creativity, no matter where they live, or what they do for a living, so we gathered experts from within the creative industries to write and tutor quality creative courses. Creativity, on your terms Our course materials are easy to pick up, well written and clearly structured, so whatever your routine, it’s easy to progress. What’s more, you can start your course whenever you want, and hand in your work when it’s ready. No waiting around for term to begin. No deadlines to disrupt your day to day. Taught by experts Our tutors are experts in their subjects and are dedicated to giving students the support and encouragement they need. Tutors also personally mark assignments and provide positive and constructive feedback, helping students to master each lesson. Our students can contact their personal tutor throughout the course for helpful advice or to get any questions answered, and the support doesn’t stop there. We’re proud to continue providing personal tutor support to all of our students after they’ve completed their studies.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing course

I recently completed the Understanding Antiques course and found it to be incredibly informative, well-structured, and full of fascinating insights. Each assignment was genuinely enjoyable. I came away feeling far more confident in identifying and appreciating antiques. Highly recommended for anyone curious about the world of antiques.

January 23, 2026
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Reply from Regent Academy

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback Sian. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Antiques course. We wish you all the best for the future and thank you again for your lovely review. Best wishes from us all at Regent Academy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend

I recently completed the civil celebrancy course with Regent Acadamy and, I cannot recommend highly enough. The course was exceptionally well structured, providing both depth and clarity. It delivered valuable insights into the role of a celebrant and equipped me withbthe knowledge,skills,and confidence required to embark on a new professional path. Throughout the course, the team at Regent Acadamy Portia and Emma demonstrated exemplary professionalism. They were consistently approachable, supportive, and willing to assist with any queries I had, ensuring that I always felt guided and we'll informed. Their commitment to student success is evident in every interaction. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to my tutor Pat for your encouragement, thoughtful feedback, and steady guidance. Your support has been truly invaluable.

November 13, 2025
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Reply from Regent Academy

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your studies and that you felt supported throughout. We wish you all the best on your new venture and please do keep us posted, from us all at Regent Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience all round

Course was easy to follow, I could do it at my leasure and importantly, if I needed help someone like Portia was at the end of a phone.
Great experience

September 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Successful Civil Celebrant Course

Successful Civil Celebrant Course. Regent Academy was absolutely amazing. This was a challenging course. However, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I was able to complete this wonderful course in my own time and around my full time job. The Regent Academy staff were always on hand to help me with any queries. I would highly recommend this course.

July 17, 2025
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Reply from Regent Academy

Thank you for your review Larissa, we are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your studies. Thank you for your recommendation and we wish you all the best for the future, from us all at Regent Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Outstanding Learning Experience with Regent Academy

I recently completed a celebrant course with Regent Academy, and I can confidently say it was a transformative experience. Regent Academy excels in delivering distance learning courses that cater to individuals' creative aspirations, regardless of their location or profession.

Course Content:
The course content was exceptionally detailed, offering a comprehensive exploration of celebrancy that left no stone unturned. From understanding ceremony structure to mastering the art of personalization, each module was crafted with precision and relevance.

Course Structure:
Regent Academy's approach to structuring the course was impeccable. The materials were easy to navigate, well-written, and logically organized. This allowed me to progress at my own pace without feeling overwhelmed, fitting seamlessly into my daily routine.

Support Team:
The support team at Regent Academy, including Emma, Philip (the Principal), and all the tutors, deserve special commendation. Their dedication was evident throughout my journey. Tutors, who are experts in their field, provided personalized feedback on assignments promptly, which was both encouraging and constructive. Emma ensured that administrative processes were smooth and that any queries were addressed promptly. Philip’s leadership as the Principal clearly reflects the academy’s commitment to excellence and student success.

Overall Experience:
My experience with Regent Academy exceeded expectations. The combination of excellent course content, a well-structured learning environment, and a supportive team made this journey truly rewarding. Even after completing the course, the ongoing support from personal tutors underscores their dedication to student success.

I highly recommend Regent Academy to anyone looking to unlock their creative potential through flexible and expertly guided distance learning courses.

February 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend Regent

I have recently received my diploma and cetificate for the Civil Celebrancy course. I found this course interesting and I really enjoyed completing the units, particularly the composing of ceremonies.
I know of others who have paid considerably more for their course with other companies and seem to cover the same units.
I hope I can now move forward and conduct ceremonies for funerals and weddings etc.

January 8, 2025
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Reply from Regent Academy

Hi Jenny,
Congratulations on completing your Civil Celebrant course. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your studies with us. We also wish you all the best for your future plans, please do keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on. Best wishes from us all at Regent Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Successful civil Celebrant course

I did this course over 18 months at my own pace, I was able to contact anyone from the academy if I had queries and they were quickly answered. Most of the learning was self directed study, I advise if possible, to team up with a practising celebrant to shadow them, I found this very inspiring. The information provided is easy to understand and gives sites to study further which is very beneficial. If this is what your interested in then go for it....but a word of warning... It was not as easy as I thought it was going to be! Be prepared to work hard.

October 31, 2024
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Reply from Regent Academy

Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your studies and wish you all the best for the future. Regent Academy

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Illegal asked me to remove my review and they would see what can be done

Update!!!!
I had a call from their services and Kayla had not even looked at what the units are. She said she agreed with me and that they are now re looking at the course. The tutors do not work from there.

I was asked to remove review. Which is ILLEGAL, until they make a descion. I refused.
They said they would contact me within 14 days.
14 days not reached yet and they respond on here.

You do not cover all civil celebrant!!
You can't review the materials if you do not have them for 14 days after you send in previous unit.

I signed up to do the civil celebrants course and was very excited.
They give you 14 days to change your mind but the course material take 14 days to arrive and each time you email them your unit, it's takes another 14 days for you to get the feedback.

I was stunned that the civil celebrant course is all funerals. Unit 6,7&8 is only funerals. Unit 3 is like a unit from a social workers course. It's nothing to do with celebrants.

Unit 2 is all healthy &Safety. I understand this has to be covered but a whole unit is absolutely not necessary on any level.

They strip away any excitement you may have had with their units.

I highly advised you go somewhere else and learn from an actual working celebrant.

I asked for my money back when I saw unit 3 and they sent me to a link stating you had 14 days. Even a colleague asked if I was studying to be something In law. You do not get the units in 1 go, you have to wait 2 weeks for the unit once you've sent in the previous. So you have no idea what is being covered.

They should name it
The social and legal side of funerals.
The assessments are all on funerals too.
It is not what they claim it to be. It is NOT a civil celebrant course at all.

I am now with a doggy company and have paid 4 times the amount and it is absolutely worth it. You get a mentor with a real working celebrant. This company has taught me from start to finish how to write ceremonies, how to interview the couple, we have live Q&A sessions and that's just a tiny portion.

Pay a bit more and get a whole lot more that regents academy offer

October 21, 2024
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Reply from Regent Academy

Dear Jennifer
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the course content.
The Successful Civil Celebrant course includes training on funerals, along with various celebratory ceremonies covered in detail after Unit 3. Additionally, this course is part of our City & Guilds Accredited Programme and has been rigorously evaluated against their accreditation benchmark.
As discussed in your recent telephone conversation with our student liaison officer, we do offer all students a 14-day cooling-off period starting from the receipt of their course materials in which to decide if the course is suitable for you. Courses are always sent within one working day of enrolment and our usual turn-around time for marking to be completed and returned to you is 14-21 days to allow the tutors sufficient time to review and provide detailed feedback on your work. Detailed information about the course content and unit breakdowns are available on our website and are also provided in the initial course materials.

We understand that this reviewer posted this review prior to any communications with our student advisors to attempt to resolve any issues with the course. The points raised during recent discussions with us are being investigated and, upon conclusion, a full written response will be provided to the student. 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Civil Celebrancy Course…

Civil Celebrancy Course…
I have just completed the Civil Celebrancy Course with the Regent Academy and I have to say that the tutors were amazing and so helpful when I called, emails were answered promptly. My assessors feedback was so helpful and clarified things for me.
I would recommend Regent Academy who were so amazing and being able to study at your own pace is fantastic.
Thank you Regent Academy you made studying easy

September 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I studied the Civil Celebrancy Course…

I studied the Civil Celebrancy Course with the Regent Academy and I have to say that the tutors were so helpful the few times I called, emails were answered promptly and the notes on my graded work were so helpful and made going forward towards the end of the course, so much easier.
I would recommend this Academy to anyone who wishes to take a career move forward or to turn to something completely new. The tutors give you the confidence, no matter what your age.
Thank you Regent Academy

July 19, 2024
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Reply from Regent Academy

Thank you for your kind words Jill. We are so pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your learning experience with us and wish you all the best for the future. Please do keep in touch. From us all at Regent Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend

The feedback from my tutor was objective, fair, and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and being able to complete it in my own timetable was really good (especially as I was ill halfway through and had to take a break!)
The course content was excellent, and I felt that I had learned everything I needed to start practicing within the field.
They aced the customer service. I really felt that they cared about me and my learning and also felt that nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend.

June 7, 2024
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Reply from Regent Academy

Hi Diane, Thank you for your lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the course and we wish you all the best with your future plans, please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on. From us all at Regent Academy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just finished my fashion design courses…

I just finished my fashion design courses I and II . I leaned a lot. I think the information in the course material is very good and also I really enjoyed the research and making the projects. The feedback of my homework was very good, and the teachers were always there when I had a question. The course gaves me the foundation I needed to start my new journey. They were also very understanding and supportive of my situation when I moved from England to Denmark and I really appreciate that.

April 8, 2024
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Reply from Regent Academy

Thank you for your kind words and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your studies with us. We wish you all the best and please keep in touch and let us know how you are using your new skills.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM.

SCAM.
Update: following the inaccurate and threatening response below (defamatory?) I will clarify that the payments continued to be taken beyond the cancellation period and the cancellation process seems deliberately unclear. The course could be accredited by the Archbishop of Canterbury himself, it remains poorly designed, confusing and relevant only to someone lacking the most basic life experience and common sense. I would advise the Regent Academy to refrain from antagonising me any further with passive aggressive and misleading replies..

Unfortunately the celebrant course is confused and takes the notion of stating the obvious to the extreme. It's an arduous process of copying and pasting common sense from the monthly pack to the supposed essay.
PAYMENT - I cancelled as required and they continued taking payment beyond agreed terms.

October 1, 2023
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Reply from Regent Academy

We are sorry to hear that this student was not satisfied with the content of the course and have no record of any concerns being raised with us prior to or after requesting to cancel the course. In line with the terms and conditions of enrolment that the student agreed to upon enrolment, students have 14 days in which to decide if a course is suitable for them and return for a full refund. After this period, or after commencement of studies, students also have the right to request a cancellation with a notice period of two months’, during which any payment will be due. Students are reminded of these requirements when submitting our cancellation form and confirmation provided by email.

The Regent Academy has been established for almost 35 years and we find the term “scam” in reference to any of our courses or services to be defamatory.

Our Successful Civil Celebrant is one of our City & Guilds Accredited Programmes and has been evaluated against City & Guilds’ accreditation benchmark. As a distance learning course, students are provided with lesson booklets and are assessed via questions and answers and recorded practical sessions.

We are happy to discuss any queries this student may have, as we do value any feedback that helps us to improve our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

To whom etc., Billy O'Hara Successful Celebrant Course # 6070093

To whom etc.,
I have very much enjoyed the Regent Academy Successful Celebrant Course.
The information supplied in the notes and Course Guidance has been very enlightening and engaging.

The biggest asset for me was the Support Staff, previously Becky and now Emma and the rest of the staff. Forgive me for not namechecking everyone but the support has always been accessible, the staff have always been extremely patient understanding and any response by email or phone has been timely and professional.

Many thanks in particular to the support staff and the Assignment marker Pat who has given me very clear, helpful, encouraging and timely feedback.

This being a distance learning course it has been great to be able to reach out any time the have been queries or issues.

I would recommend Regent Academy to anyone I come in contact with.

I hope this helps and am happy to be contacted for any more comments.

Billy O'Hara #6070093

March 4, 2024
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Reply from Regent Academy

Hi Billy, Thank you so much for sharing your study experience. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Successful Celebrant course. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and please do let us know how you are getting on! Best wishes from us all at Regent Academy

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