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House Doctor Course


Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£139.99 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
40 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
House Doctor Certificate
Awarded by Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

People are increasingly becoming interested in property and establishing businesses under the umbrella title ‘House Doctor’.

In essence a house doctor provides a service that helps home owners achieve their goals. It could be as simple as a verbal list of suggestions of things that might help, or as in depth as a full house makeover. Generally speaking it does not include emergency repairs or remodelling.

Description

Is House Doctoring for You?

• An overview of the House Doctoring process
• Skills required to be a successful House Doctor
• Analyse your own abilities, skills and talents

Getting Started

• Self-employment
• Administration
• Communication
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing Materials
• Paperwork
• Image
• Transport

Finding Clients

• Identify your market
• Building Bridges
• Other Opportunities
• Don’t be afraid to say no!

Meeting Clients

• Communication
• Prepare to meet the client
• Initial Meeting
• Managing Expectations
• Contracts
• Ongoing Communication
• The Art of Negotiation
• How to Handle Conflict
• Ending Well

Key Focus Areas 1

• Space
• Fixed Objects
• Colours and Tones
• Sounds
• Lines
• De-Clutter
• Add Interest

Key Focus Areas 2

• Storage
• Kerb Appeal
• Outdoor space
• People
• Photographs

Developing the Business

• Various Types of Clients
• Training Staff
• Using Freelancers
• Corporate Image and Branding
• Negotiating Discounts
• Additional Services

Trial Run

• Prepare to Become a House Doctor

Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.