Combined Painting, Decorating and Interior Design Diploma

Interior Design Diploma Course

The Interior Design course contains everything you need to know in order to prepare to work as an interior designer. Interior design is a popular career choice for many people who have an interest in the visual arts and home décor, and this profession can be both creatively and financially fulfilling. However, it is important to understand not only the fundamentals of interior design but also the practical side of working in this competitive industry. Once you understand the key issues that govern design projects, you will have the confidence to build your own personal style whilst helping your client devise their ideal home or commercial space.

This course begins with a discussion of what interior designers do on a day-to-day basis, how they are trained, and the qualities necessary to succeed in this line of work. It then looks at a number of topics within interior design, enabling you to develop an understanding of how interior projects are managed. The modules within this course cover colour, project management, furniture, materials, textures, and much more.

The course also contains clear, up-to-date information on what you need to consider when setting up your own interior design business. You will also learn about sustainability in interior design; an issue that has recently begun to receive attention in the industry.

What You Will Learn

• What an interior designer does, the history of interior design as a profession, the most popular manual and digital tools used to complete projects, and the typical routes people follow when building their career as a designer.
• How to plan a project, and work with clients and other contractors to ensure that a client brief is filled.
• Important issues that will arise when planning and decorating specific types of space, including kitchens, offices, bathrooms, bedrooms and living rooms, and how to address them.
• An overview of colour psychology, colour terminology and how interior designers use colour to enhance the appearance of a space.
• The importance of selecting appropriate surfaces, materials and textures when deciding on a style and aesthetic, including floor and wall coverings.
• The different ways in which lighting can alter the mood and appearance of a space, and how to select the right kind of illumination for any room.
• How to choose furniture for any space, how to draw inspiration from the most popular kinds of style used in interior design, and how to customise furniture so that it fits your client’s vision.
• How to make the most of textiles and accessories to add personality to any project.
• What is meant by the term “green design”, and how you can make sure that your design practice is ecologically and ethically sound.
• The steps you will need to take when starting your own business.

Benefits of taking this course:

• You can learn the material in any place, at any time, and at your own speed.
• All you need is an internet-enabled device.
• Content is presented as brief modules, making learning easy.
• Access to an online support system.
• A complete overview of the steps you need to take in order to become an interior designer, together with an overview of design theory and practice.
• Affordable cost.

Painting and Decorating Diploma Course

The Painting and Decorating Diploma course is designed for individuals who would like to work in the decorating industry. This course is filled with information that will put you on the right path to starting a career in this field. Painting and decorating is a broad industry, which provides students with a wide range of possible skills to learn. As you work your way through this course, you will gain a full overview of the skills you will need to learn to work in the painting and decorating business, and how you can start your own business.

Introduction to the Painting and Decorating Diploma Course

This is an online course, which provides students with the unique ability to study the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students can continue working full time and finish the course in a reasonable amount of time. The course is accessible from any internet-enabled device and you will receive online support while you train. Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the flexible modules. Upon course completion, you will be required to complete and pass a multiple-choice exam and then you will be awarded your certificate. You can download and print the certificate from home, or we can post it to you for a small additional cost.

What You Will Learn

The Painting and Decorating Diploma course has been written to give students a full overview of the industry and will put you on the fast track to success. The course covers the following:

• What a painter and decorator does
• The common tools, equipment, adhesives, paints and varnishes
• The risks you may face in the industry
• Information about personal protective equipment
• How to store and clean up your equipment
• How to set up an emergency plan
• How to identify different wall surfaces
• How to paint and prepare different surfaces
• How to cut and apply wallpaper
• How to measure, cut and lay tiles
• What it takes to run your own business
• Resources for small business owners

Benefits of the Painting and Decorating Course

There are several benefits that students will experience when taking the painting and decorating diploma course. These include the following:

• The ability to study from anywhere there is an internet connection, at any time that is convenient for you.
• Study at your own pace. There is no time limit, so if it takes you days or months, you can still complete the course.
• You can study from any device including a tablet, PC or mobile phone.
• Short, easy to manage course modules.
• Online support to help you stay on track.
• Learn through a comprehensive syllabus, which guarantees that you receive the knowledge necessary to become a painting and decorating professional.
• Improving your prospects while applying for work in the field.
• Receive a verifiable and recognised certificate.
• An affordable pricing structure.

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 25 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.