Become a confident, creative and certified interior designer with this distance learning course. Accessible, affordable and flexible, you study in your own time entirely through our online platform, with video lessons and exercises delivered by industry experts designed to introduce you to all the key knowledge and skills of painting, decorating and feng shui in a way that’s easy to understand.
Description
Learn to apply an artistic eye to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms with this engaging online course. You will learn about the day-to-day practicalities of being a professional interior designer, alongside specific lessons which cover rearranging rooms, buying the right furniture and accessories, wallpapering and painting, the core elements of design, and more. Upon completion of the course and passing the final assessment, you will earn a CPD-certified qualification as proof of your new skills to potential employers and clients alike.
Benefits of studying the Interior Design Advanced Diploma with Victoria Education include:
- Easy-to-understand course materials designed by industry experts, accessible through your smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet device
- No hidden fees or costs — study a comprehensive course and earn a CPD-certified e-certificate upon successful completion
- Get instant feedback from automated assessments and mock exams to gauge your progress
- No formal deadlines or teaching schedule, meaning you can learn at your own pace
- 24/7 help and support from your online tutors, through email and via our live online chat
- Qualify for an NUS Extra card and gain access to over 200 fantastic deals from high street brands and one free year of ISIC unlocking over 42,000 international discounts
How is this qualification is delivered?
Our courses are taught entirely online, meaning you can access the materials wherever, whenever, at a pace that suits you, without formal deadlines or teaching schedules.
The courses are delivered through
- Video lessons
- PDF handouts
- Mock exams
- Online assessment
These can be accessed through any device with an internet connection. Our e-learning platform is optimised for use on mobile, tablet, laptops and desktop computers.
Mandatory units
The Interior Design Advanced Diploma course consists of thirteen mandatory units
- Interior Design Fundamentals
- Interior Decorating Basics
- Interior Design
Assessment
The assessment at the end of each course is a multiple-choice exam taken through our online platform. The system is fully automated so you will receive your results instantly upon completion.
Certification
Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification. You can order a PDF Certificate for £12.
Who is this course for?
The Interior Design Advanced Diploma course is aimed at anyone wishing to start working in such roles, or existing professionals wishing to boost their skills and employability.
Our courses are open to learners of all levels with no formal experience or qualifications required to enrol. However, learners should be aged 16 or over and have a good understanding of English language, numeracy and IT.
Career path
Studying this course would benefit a range of careers, but would specifically boost employability in roles such as
- Designer
- Home Decorator
- Home Repair Expert
- Handyperson
- Interior Designer
- Set Designer
Course Curriculum
Essentials of Interior Design | |||
Establishing a theme for your home | 01:00:00 | ||
Interior designing on a budget | 01:00:00 | ||
Affordable kitchen renovations | 01:00:00 | ||
Making over your bedroom | 01:00:00 | ||
Clearing out your closet | 01:00:00 | ||
Creating a home office | 00:30:00 | ||
Hiding damage with paint | 01:00:00 | ||
Using faux finishes | 00:30:00 | ||
Effective window treatments | 01:00:00 | ||
Getting started with molding | 00:30:00 | ||
Where to find great furniture | 00:30:00 | ||
How to decorate with wallpaper | 01:00:00 | ||
Painting a mural on your wall | 01:00:00 | ||
Accessorising your room | 01:00:00 | ||
Decorative fabrics | 01:00:00 | ||
Essentials of Interior Decorating | |||
Arranging a room | 02:00:00 | ||
Looking at a room like an interior designer | 01:00:00 | ||
Creating a room | 02:00:00 | ||
Identifying a room’s character | 01:00:00 | ||
Light fixtures old and new | 01:00:00 | ||
Installing shades and awnings | 00:30:00 | ||
Putting up pictures and frames | 01:00:00 | ||
Restoring piano cases | 00:15:00 | ||
Create a touch of class with dressing tables | 00:15:00 | ||
Give a pet a home | 00:30:00 | ||
Cleaning up fireplaces | 00:30:00 | ||
Renovating your bathroom | 01:00:00 | ||
Decorating period rooms | 01:00:00 | ||
A brief history of furniture (I) | 01:00:00 | ||
A brief history of furniture (II) | 01:00:00 | ||
Gothic furniture | 00:30:00 | ||
Renaissance furniture | 01:00:00 | ||
Furniture of France | 01:00:00 | ||
The styles of the three Louis | 01:00:00 | ||
Mahogany furniture | 02:00:00 | ||
Colonial furniture | 00:30:00 | ||
Directoire and imperial furniture | 00:30:00 | ||
Victorian furniture | 00:30:00 | ||
Painting your furniture | 00:30:00 | ||
Redesigning your bedroom on a budget | 01:00:00 | ||
Creating a comfortable guest room | 01:00:00 | ||
Using Jacobean furniture in your home | 00:30:00 | ||
Establishing a breakfast nook | 01:00:00 | ||
Creating a sun room | 01:00:00 | ||
A dressing room of one’s own | 00:30:00 | ||
Decluttering a closet | 00:30:00 | ||
Design for narrow hallways | 00:15:00 | ||
Effective lighting in shaded living rooms | 00:15:00 | ||
What to do with servants’ quarters? | 00:15:00 | ||
Starting a nursery | 01:00:00 | ||
Adapting rooms for the elderly | 01:00:00 | ||
Your daughter’s dream bedroom | 01:00:00 | ||
Your son’s ideal bedroom | 00:30:00 | ||
Decorating tables | 01:00:00 | ||
Things to avoid | 01:00:00 | ||
Don’t pay attention to fads | 01:00:00 | ||
Identifying Wedgwood pottery | 01:00:00 | ||
Overview of Italian pottery | 00:15:00 | ||
Identifying Venetian glass | 00:30:00 | ||
Wrapping up | 00:15:00 | ||
Interior Design | |||
Defining interior design | 00:30:00 | ||
Things to remember | 01:00:00 | ||
Seeking inspiration | 00:15:00 | ||
Key elements of interior design | 01:00:00 | ||
Getting a plan in order | 01:00:00 | ||
Affordable interior design | 01:30:00 | ||
Successful minimalist design | 01:00:00 | ||
Going for a casual style | 00:30:00 | ||
Try something more formal | 00:30:00 | ||
The trick of shabby chic | 00:30:00 | ||
Create a Paris apartment anywhere | 00:30:00 | ||
The French country style | 00:30:00 | ||
Adopting tropical chic | 00:30:00 | ||
Establishing a cosy lodge feeling | 00:30:00 | ||
Taking stock | 00:30:00 | ||
A 24-hour makeover | 00:30:00 | ||
Decorations | 01:00:00 | ||
Wrapping up | 00:15:00 | ||
Recommended Reading | |||
Recommended Reading : Interior Design Advanced Diploma | 00:00:00 | ||
Mock Exam | |||
Mock Exam – Interior Design Advanced Diploma | 00:30:00 | ||
Final Exam | |||
Final Exam – Interior Design Advanced Diploma | 00:30:00 |
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