Interior Decorating & Design Entrepreneur

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

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.

This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.