
Your home is where you spend the vast majority of your time. Whether you commute, work from home, or are a dependent, your house is one of the most important parts of your life. Your living space affects your mood, your happiness, and your wellbeing. Therefore, it's only natural that you should want to make the most out of it.
Learn everything you need to confidently and competently tackle every renovation project with this comprehensive course. These modules cover everything you need to know, including insurance considerations, budgeting and working out costs, hiring and working with contractors, paperwork and legal requirements, and different design inspirations.
This Home Decor & Refurbishment course is invaluable if you want to save money and learn to decorate your property. Sign up today to make your home a place that suits you.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Why Renovate?
- Home Damage & Disrepair
- Asthma and Health Issues
- Insurance Considerations
- Improving Home Value
- Refurbishing for Resale
- Building Your Dream Home
Module 2: Considerations
- Planning
- Budgeting & Working out Costs
- Small Changes, Big Results
- Why Changing Your Mind Costs Money
- Property Tax and Cost of Insurance
- Different Types of Repairs and Refurbishment
- Using Timescale to Your Benefit
Module 3: Hiring And Working With Contractors
- Researching and Asking for Quotes
- Verifying Contractor Credibility
- Working with a Subcontractor
- Getting Started
- Contracts and Scheduling
- Valuation and Payment
- When Things Go Wrong
- Wiring and Plumbing
- Heating and Cooling
Module 4: Paperwork And Legal
- DIY Refurbishment
- Building Regulations
- Planning Permission
- Legal Requirements
- Contracts and Agreements with Contractors
- Health and Safety
- Environmental
- Keeping Records
Module 5: Design Inspiration And Ideas And Checklists
- Some Popular Types of Interior Design
- Traditional Interior Design
- Modern
- Modern Variations
- Art Deco
- Contemporary
- Gothic
- Industrial
- Minimalism
- Retro
- Vintage or Shabby Chic
- Design Inspiration from Different Countries
- Feng Shui in Interior Design
- Vastu Shastra
- Italian
- French
- America
- Spanish
- Japanese Zen
- Scandinavian
- Room by Room Refurbishment Checklist
- Floor plan
- Beautiful Walls and Ceilings
- Living Spaces
- Bedrooms
- Hallways and Transitional Spaces
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Conclusion
Who is this course for?
This course is for everyone! We all have to stay somewhere, and it's important that we know how to tackle the inevitable repairs, problems, and issues that happen.
From redecorating a room to completely renovating your home, this course will give you everything you need to ensure a successful project
How it will help me
- Help family and friends with renovations, simplifying the process for them
- Explore a career in construction, renovations, or interior design
- Be better able to fix issues in your own home with a minimum of cost and trouble
Vous devrez suivre chaque leçon dans son intégralité et répondre aux examens à la fin de chaque module de cours. Si votre taux de réussite dépasse 55 % à chaque examen, vous avez alors droit à un certificat de réussite ou à d'autres options d'accréditation pour reconnaître votre réussite.
La plupart de nos cours vous rapporteront des crédits via la formation continue (CE) / le développement professionnel continu (CPD). Les points CE/CPD sont acceptés et reconnus par les organismes membres professionnels et les établissements universitaires aux États-Unis et dans le monde.
Tous les cours sont accrédités par l'International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) et l'Association internationale des collèges privés d'enseignement professionnel (www.iapcc.org). Lorsqu'ils terminent avec succès un cours, les étudiants peuvent choisir d'acheter un certificat ICOES reconnaissant la réussite auprès de cette institution tierce.
Your home is where you spend the vast majority of your time. Whether you commute, work from home, or are a dependent, your house is one of the most important parts of your life. Your living space affects your mood, your happiness, and your wellbeing. Therefore, it's only natural that you should want to make the most out of it.
Learn everything you need to confidently and competently tackle every renovation project with this comprehensive course. These modules cover everything you need to know, including insurance considerations, budgeting and working out costs, hiring and working with contractors, paperwork and legal requirements, and different design inspirations.
This Home Decor & Refurbishment course is invaluable if you want to save money and learn to decorate your property. Sign up today to make your home a place that suits you.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Why Renovate?
- Home Damage & Disrepair
- Asthma and Health Issues
- Insurance Considerations
- Improving Home Value
- Refurbishing for Resale
- Building Your Dream Home
Module 2: Considerations
- Planning
- Budgeting & Working out Costs
- Small Changes, Big Results
- Why Changing Your Mind Costs Money
- Property Tax and Cost of Insurance
- Different Types of Repairs and Refurbishment
- Using Timescale to Your Benefit
Module 3: Hiring And Working With Contractors
- Researching and Asking for Quotes
- Verifying Contractor Credibility
- Working with a Subcontractor
- Getting Started
- Contracts and Scheduling
- Valuation and Payment
- When Things Go Wrong
- Wiring and Plumbing
- Heating and Cooling
Module 4: Paperwork And Legal
- DIY Refurbishment
- Building Regulations
- Planning Permission
- Legal Requirements
- Contracts and Agreements with Contractors
- Health and Safety
- Environmental
- Keeping Records
Module 5: Design Inspiration And Ideas And Checklists
- Some Popular Types of Interior Design
- Traditional Interior Design
- Modern
- Modern Variations
- Art Deco
- Contemporary
- Gothic
- Industrial
- Minimalism
- Retro
- Vintage or Shabby Chic
- Design Inspiration from Different Countries
- Feng Shui in Interior Design
- Vastu Shastra
- Italian
- French
- America
- Spanish
- Japanese Zen
- Scandinavian
- Room by Room Refurbishment Checklist
- Floor plan
- Beautiful Walls and Ceilings
- Living Spaces
- Bedrooms
- Hallways and Transitional Spaces
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Conclusion
Who is this course for?
This course is for everyone! We all have to stay somewhere, and it's important that we know how to tackle the inevitable repairs, problems, and issues that happen.
From redecorating a room to completely renovating your home, this course will give you everything you need to ensure a successful project
How it will help me
- Help family and friends with renovations, simplifying the process for them
- Explore a career in construction, renovations, or interior design
- Be better able to fix issues in your own home with a minimum of cost and trouble