Media and Design Interior Decorating & Design Entrepreneur 450 Hours 6 Months Beginner English Overview Syllabus Objectives Requirement Certification Features This program has two modules: •Interior Decorating and Design •Start Your Own Business Interior design and decorating touches the lives of all of us in a very direct way we all live in interiors, and most of us work, study, shop, and travel inside buildings, vehicles, and other enclosures. At one time or another, almost everyone has been an interior designer or decorator on a limited scale, when choosing a painting color or a rug, when buying furniture, or when arranging furniture in a new living place. For these reasons, interior design and decorating is — or should be — of interest to everyone This course, offered by our accredited school partners, helps you understand the basic principles of interior design and decorating to both improve your life, and set you in a new direction for your career! After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define history and principles of the interior design profession • Identify the steps making up the design process • Comprehend the use of various mediums in interior design • Identify various technical issues that the interior designer must consider • Comprehend project management and the business of interior design Have you ever eaten a Mrs. Fields cookie? Used an Apple computer? Listened to a hip-hop CD? Entrepreneurs brought these products to your world. People that start their own businesses and work for themselves are called entrepreneurs. For an entrepreneur the sky is the limit as far as earnings are concerned. An entrepreneur is someone who’s recognized an opportunity to start a business that other people may not have noticed — and jumps at it skillfully. Entrepreneurs can shape and create an opportunity where others see little or nothing — or see it too early or too late. This “Start Your Own Business” class will help you create the business you want. Throughout this course you will be working on your business plan and creating a quick comprehensive overview of the elements you want in your new business. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Comprehend entrepreneurship and opportunity • Identify the steps for developing a business plan and marketing strategy • Identify methods for managing costs and forming a financing strategy • Comprehend commercial law and the importance of contracts • Identify strategies for growing your business and eventually selling it. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Interior Decorating Module 1 The Interior Design Profession & History • Development of Interior Design • Professional Preparation • Professional Organizations • Design Quality • Defining Design • Evaluating Design • Analyzing Existing Spaces • Design Basics • Design and Human Perception • Elements and Principles of Design • Design as an Expressive Medium • Design History • Ancient World to Middle Ages • Renaissance to Rococo • Neoclassicism to the Victorian Era • The Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Interior Decorating Module 2 The Design Process • Project Beginnings • Establishing Contact with the Client • Researching the Project • Planning the Space • Developing Preliminary Design • Making Formal Drawings • Estimating Costs • Preparing Final the Design • Design Implementation • Preparing Construction Drawings • Setting a Time Schedule for Construction • Selecting Contractors • Project Supervision • Post-Completion • Human Factors • Social Responsibility in Design • Interior Design for Special Needs Interior Decorating Module 3 The Various “Mediums” of Design • Structural and Interior Materials • Environmental or Green Issues • Types of Materials • Material Selection • Light and Color • Psychological Impact of Colors • Special Color Effects • Vision and Lighting • Planning Lighting • Selecting Fixtures • Selecting Textiles • Fabric Types and Construction • Preliminary Furniture Decision • Selecting Furniture • Furniture Design • Accessories and Art • Signage and Graphics Interior Decorating Module 4 Technical Issues for Designers • Mechanical Systems • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning • Electrical and Plumbing Systems • Safety Issues • Building Codes • Planning Kitchens and Bathrooms • Storage Spaces • Commercial Spaces • Hospitality Spaces • Institutional Spaces • Cultural and Recreational Spaces • The Business of Interior Design • Employment in Interior Design • Information Technology • Budgeting, Marketing and Contracts • Project Management • Types of Businesses • Professionals Ethics Start Your Own Business Module 1 Entrepreneurial Pathways • Defining Entrepreneurship • What Entrepreneurs Do • Free Enterprise Economies • Finding & Evaluating Opportunity • Examining Profits • Creating Business from Opportunity • Creating a Feasibility Analysis • Developing a Business Plan • Defining Your Business • Analyzing Your Competitive Advantage • Viability Testing • Valuing a Business Start Your Own Business Module 2 Integrated Marketing • Exploring Your Market • Marketing vs. Selling • Market Research • Market Segments • Positioning Your Product or Service • Developing Your Marketing Plan • Marketing Mix • Pricing Your Products • Breakeven Analysis • Smart Selling • Effective Customer Service • Principles of Selling • Successful Sales Calls • Customer Relationship Management Start Your Own Business Module 3 Cost Analysis • Understanding & Managing Costs • Identify Required Investment • Analyze Fixed Operating Costs • Calculate Gross Profit • Financial Record Keeping • Financial Statements • Income Statements • Examining a Balance Sheet • Financial Ratio Analysis • Calculating Return on Investment • Same-Size Analysis • Quick, Current & Debt Ratios Start Your Own Business Module 4 Financing Strategy • Cash Flow Management • Cash vs. Profits • Cash Flow Statement • Cash Budget • Taxes • Filing Tax Returns • Financing Preferences • Types of Business Financing • Debt vs. Equity Financing • Identifying Sources of Capital • Stocks & Bonds as Investments Start Your Own Business Module 5 Operating For Success • Addressing Legal Issues • Managing Risk • Business Legal Structures • Contracts • Commercial Law • Intellectual Property • Protecting Tangible Assets • Operations in a Business • Production-Distribution Chain • Supply Chain Management • Managing Suppliers • Managing Inventory • Facilities Location & Design Start Your Own Business Module 6 Growing Your Business • Management • 10 Basic Tasks Handled by Managers • Leadership Styles • Organizational Cultures • Organizational Structure • Human Resources Management • Ethical Leadership • Incorporating Social Responsibility • Ethical Practices • Growing Your Business • Franchising • Licensing • Cashing in Your Brand • Methods for Valuing a Business After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define history and principles of the interior design profession • Identify the steps making up the design process • Comprehend the use of various mediums in interior design • Identify various technical issues that the interior designer must consider • Comprehend project management and the business of interior design • Comprehend entrepreneurship and opportunity • Identify the steps for developing a business plan and marketing strategy • Identify methods for managing costs and forming a financing strategy • Comprehend commercial law and the importance of contracts • Identify strategies for growing your business and eventually selling it All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader The Certified Interior Decorating Specialist (CIDS) National Certification exam designation will demonstrate that as an Interior Decorator, designees have made the commitment to their clients to become educated on the most updated skills necessary to focus on the aesthetics of a space, while improving the visual and functional living spaces in design projects. Certified Interior Decorating Specialist (CIDS) careers involve creatively planning living and business spaces for individuals and businesses. Employers, including interior design firms and clients who hire Interior Decorators, increasingly expect candidates to have some formal education and training. Certified Interior Decorating Specialist (CIDS) are typically hired by small and large firms or work as independent contractors. NCCB does not require any practicums, internships, or experience in your specific field. Our goal is to be the initial entry-level certification organization to validate your education. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board. Relevancy – With annual reviews and enhancements, this program guarantees accurate and relevant curriculum that meets employer requirements for the knowledge and skills demanded to successfully enter the workforce. Career Readiness – Our Career Kit is designed to provide students with the practical tools they’ll need to help find a job once they have completed training and earned their certification. With our Career Kit, students are sure to impress! Using our practical templates and prompts, students can present their BEST self to future employers. Curriculum Format – We believe career training should be engaging and fun, not exhausting, and boring. To achieve this, we have developed our program with a mix of formats including reading material, video lectures, procedure videos, interactive activities and games, knowledge check ins, and section assessments. By incorporating a balanced mixture of interactivity, engagement, and comprehension testing, this program ensures a well-rounded experience for students that will not only fully prepare them to enter the workforce but also provide a fun, entertaining way to learn. With real-life procedure videos, students are provided a combination of comprehensive instructions, visual and auditory demonstrations, and hands-on practice exercises. 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. Support Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey. Relevancy We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce. Certification Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost. Simulations and Case Studies Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job. Engaging and Interactive Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end. Program Description Description Audience Learning Objectives Support Description Completion Time This program has two modules: •Interior Decorating and Design •Start Your Own Business Interior design and decorating touches the lives of all of us in a very direct way we all live in interiors, and most of us work, study, shop, and travel inside buildings, vehicles, and other enclosures. At one time or another, almost everyone has been an interior designer or decorator on a limited scale, when choosing a painting color or a rug, when buying furniture, or when arranging furniture in a new living place. For these reasons, interior design and decorating is — or should be — of interest to everyone This course, offered by our accredited school partners, helps you understand the basic principles of interior design and decorating to both improve your life, and set you in a new direction for your career! After completing this course, you should be able to: • Define history and principles of the interior design profession • Identify the steps making up the design process • Comprehend the use of various mediums in interior design • Identify various technical issues that the interior designer must consider • Comprehend project management and the business of interior design Have you ever eaten a Mrs. Fields cookie? Used an Apple computer? Listened to a hip-hop CD? Entrepreneurs brought these products to your world. People that start their own businesses and work for themselves are called entrepreneurs. For an entrepreneur the sky is the limit as far as earnings are concerned. An entrepreneur is someone who’s recognized an opportunity to start a business that other people may not have noticed — and jumps at it skillfully. Entrepreneurs can shape and create an opportunity where others see little or nothing — or see it too early or too late. This “Start Your Own Business” class will help you create the business you want. Throughout this course you will be working on your business plan and creating a quick comprehensive overview of the elements you want in your new business. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Comprehend entrepreneurship and opportunity • Identify the steps for developing a business plan and marketing strategy • Identify methods for managing costs and forming a financing strategy • Comprehend commercial law and the importance of contracts • Identify strategies for growing your business and eventually selling it. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! 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You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. Do I need a degree or high school diploma to take an online course? No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. What do I need to take an online course? To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today. What format will my online course be in? Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more. Do I have to be local to take a course? No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world. Do you offer or accept any financial assistance options? We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. What does the course duration mean? Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends. What does “Certification Voucher Included” mean? Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential. When will I start my course? Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program. What type of support will I receive during my course? Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes. Who do I contact if I cannot access my course? If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University. Who do I contact if I need an extension? Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University. What do I receive when I complete my course? Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion. Will I receive any job search assistance or externship opportunity after I finish my course? Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. 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