Interior Design Diploma Training Course

Learning 247

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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.

Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 10 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.

Where / when can I study the course?
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!

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

What is the pass mark for the final test?
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.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the course will take about 15 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Course Content

• Module 1: What is Interior Design?
• Module 2: Planning a Project and Client Communication
• Module 3: Planning Considerations for Different Types of Room and Spaces
• Module 4: Use of Colour in Interior Design
• Module 5: Use of Surface Materials and Textures in Interior Design
• Module 6: Use of Lighting in Interior Design
• Module 7: Sourcing and Selecting Furniture
• Module 8: Working with Textiles and Accessories
• Module 9: Sustainability and Ethics in Interior Design
• Module 10: Running Your Own Interior Design Business

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