Interior Design : Interior Design

Interior Design

Diploma in Interior Design QLS Level 4. Additional CPD Accredited Certificate Interior design with 90 CPD points available with no extra study. The course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. On a global basis, property owners and developers are constantly searching for creative and inspired individuals for the design, renovation, remodeling and repurposing of their interiors. Whether it’s assisting with the transformation of a current property or helping shape the interiors of an ambitious new-build, qualified interior designers make a real mark on the world around them. Growing demand for superior-quality services has brought about a spike in career opportunities for those with the required skills, talents and confidence to perform. With the help of our highest-level Diploma in Interior Design, the rewarding and creative career you’ve always dreamed of could be right at your fingertips.

Discover what it takes to write your own success story in one of the world’s most rewarding creative industries. Study for an advanced Diploma in Interior Design and explore a range of dynamic and inspiring career options. If you’ve ever dreamed of transforming your passion for design and decorating into a career, Brentwood Open Learning College is here to help make it happen.

This exclusive distance learning opportunity has been designed to guide newcomers to interior design through all key aspects of the profession from start to finish. Learners explore a range of industries-specific skills and essential theory, priming every candidate for a successful career in interior design. Learn about effective use of colour, furniture, lighting and more, while investigating the project cycle and how to build strong client relationships. Whether looking to join an established interior design firm or start your own business from scratch, an internationally-recognized qualification could make all the difference.

Study in your own time and at your own pace today for a brighter tomorrow!

Quality Licence Scheme

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Interior Design Professional Diploma Level 4

Course Benefits

When studying for an advanced Diploma in Interior Design with Brentwood Open Learning College, every learner benefits from:

1. The freedom to study in your own time and at your own pace from anywhere in the world.
2. No time restrictions or deadlines to worry about – complete flexibility and accessibility for all learners.
3. Access to our exclusive digital learning platform, which provides all course materials, digital textbooks and documentation required to complete the course.
4. The opportunity to study for an internationally-recognized qualification, which could transform your career prospects for life.
5. Comprehensive support from your own assigned tutor with extensive industry experience and expertise, to assist with completion of your course.

Learning Objectives

The primary learning objectives of our advanced Diploma in Interior Design centre on successful transition to a professional position. With no specific experience or education needed, the course gradually guides learners through the practical skills and theory needed to succeed as an interior designer. All you have to bring along for the ride is a solid dose of creativity and plenty of commitment – our advance Interior Design Diploma takes care of the rest!

Along with a comprehensive overview of the current interior design industry, learners are introduced to the most important interior design principles and elements. Candidates learn how to work with textures, patterns, colours and space, along with wall coverings, interior lighting elements, artwork, key fixtures and appropriate furniture. The project planning and execution processes are broken down into their component stages and investigated in-depth, as is the importance of developing the strongest possible client-designer relationships. The course finishes with a broad introduction to the steps required to start and manage a brand-new interior design business.

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates benefit from an array of new skills, talents and knowledge including:

• A thorough understanding of the contemporary interior design industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of all key interior design principles and elements
• The confidence to plan and execute challenging interior design projects
• Professional skills for building strong client-designer relationships
• The skills required to transform inspiration into tangible results
• A detailed knowledge of each component project stage
• The confidence and skills required to start and manage an interior design business

Course Outline

This intensive yet digestible Diploma in Interior Design is delivered across nine modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.

Unit 1 - Interior Design: An Overview

This unit covers the following key topics:

• Interior Design as a Profession
• The Development of Interior Design as a Profession
• Residential Design
• A Designer’s Basic Considerations for Design a Scheme
• Plus more

Unit 2 - Key principles of Interior Design

This unit covers the following key topics:

• Human Dimensions
• Practical Planning
• Playing with the Rules
• Integrating the Services
• Plus more

Unit 3 - Elements of a Design

This unit covers the following key topics:

• Coordinate the Colour Scheme
• Utilize Multifunctional Furniture
• Small Space Tips for Specific Rooms:
• The Colour Wheel
• Choosing a Colour Scheme
• Colour Psychology
• Different types of Patterns
• Using Patterns Successfully
• Setting a Style Through Textures
• Plus more

Unit 4 - The Elements of Room

This unit covers the following key topics:

• Room Elements
• Light Through Glass
• Types of Light
• Selecting the Right Fittings
• Creating a Lighting Scheme
• Room by Room Lighting
• Tips for Special Ceiling Treatments
• Alternative Wall Coverings
• Architecture and Flooring
• Laying and Maintaining Tiles
• Alternative Floor Coverings
• Creating Arrangements on Plan
• Alternative Art
• Plus more

Unit 5 - Room by Room Design

This unit covers the following key topics:

• Living Rooms
• Kitchen Schemes
• Choosing a Theme
• Corridors and Landings
• Occasional Guest Bedrooms
• Elderly Person’s Bedsits
• Themes and Schemes
• Plus more

Unit 6 Establishing Good Clients - Designer Relationship

This module covers the following topics:

• Communicating Effectively with the Client
• Surveying a Room
• Style Considerations
• Preliminary Research
• Plus more

Unit 7 - Essentials of Planning

This unit covers the following key topics:

• Information Gathering
• Sketching-up Ideas
• Decorating Schedule
• Assembling a Scheme
• Plus more

Unit 8 - Phases of a Project

This unit covers the following key topics:

• Surveying and Measurements
• Creativity and Concept
• Client Agreement
• Working Drawings, Client Estimates and Contracts
• Project Management
• Combination of Fee and Mark-up
• Plus more

Unit 9 Running up an Interior Design Business

This module covers the following topics:

• Advantages of Owning a Design Business
• Disadvantages of Owning a Design Business
• Self-analysis
• Registering the Business – Start Up
• Pricing your Service
• Careers in Interior Design
• Plus more

Interior Design Professional Diploma Level 4

Our fully-endorsed Diploma in Interior Design is ideally-suited to both industry newcomers and existing members of the workforce in pursuit of higher positions. Though comprehensive and intensive, each module has been designed for maximum accessibility and flexibility. Earning an internationally-recognised qualification can be of limitless value in both securing high-level positions within the industry and building a successful interior design business from scratch.

Providing learners with the opportunity to study in their own time and at their own pace, our Diploma in Interior Design is also perfect for those who do not have the time to commit to traditional education. Accessible from anywhere in the world on a 24/7 basis, our exclusive digital learning platform provides access to all the materials you’ll need to successfully complete your course. What’s more, our experienced tutors and the wider Brentwood Open Learning College support team are on-hand at all times to provide you with all the support you need.

Armed with plenty of creativity and the desire to succeed, you’re already halfway there!

Interior Design

No particular entry requirement.

Option 1

Interior Design Diploma QLS Level 4 endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme

Certificate Fee: £95 + postal charges

Option 2

Interior Design Diploma issued by BOLC

PDF Certificate - FREE

Hard copy - £25 + postal charges

Option 3

CPD Accredited Certificate

(PDF format)=£30

(Hard copy)=£85 + postal charges

*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15

Interior Design Professional Diploma Level 4

Upon successful completion of our Diploma in Interior Design, candidates may choose to pursue an extensive range of careers including:

• Home Decorating Consultant
• Home Decorator
• Home Organizer
• Home Stager
• Home Staging Consultant