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
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Brandy Cross
Expertise: Nutrition and Wellness
Brandy Cross is a professional writer and journalist, AFPA Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, certified Pilate’s mat teacher, and student currently working towards her 500 Hour RYT Yoga Teacher Certification and a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition at Cornell University. Brandy's first job was in a restaurant, where she quickly learned the basics of cooking and crafting food, and she cannot remember a time when food was not an important part of her life. Lactose intolerance drove her to studying the basics of nutrition, where she learned about eating properly, controlling weight with food, and ensuring proper nutrition for health and wellness. When she discovered yoga, which she practices several hours per day, Brandy began studying the basics of plant based nutrition and vegan food, and creating recipes based around legumes, mushrooms, and other plant based proteins. With hundreds of hours applied to learning basic to advanced food skills, she is capable of crafting recipes and has ghost written multiple recipe books. Outside of nutrition and fitness, Brandy owns one cat, keeps a small balcony garden, and writes fiction in her spare time.
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
Brandy Cross
Expertise: Nutrition and Wellness
Brandy Cross is a professional writer and journalist, AFPA Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, certified Pilate’s mat teacher, and student currently working towards her 500 Hour RYT Yoga Teacher Certification and a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition at Cornell University. Brandy's first job was in a restaurant, where she quickly learned the basics of cooking and crafting food, and she cannot remember a time when food was not an important part of her life. Lactose intolerance drove her to studying the basics of nutrition, where she learned about eating properly, controlling weight with food, and ensuring proper nutrition for health and wellness. When she discovered yoga, which she practices several hours per day, Brandy began studying the basics of plant based nutrition and vegan food, and creating recipes based around legumes, mushrooms, and other plant based proteins. With hundreds of hours applied to learning basic to advanced food skills, she is capable of crafting recipes and has ghost written multiple recipe books. Outside of nutrition and fitness, Brandy owns one cat, keeps a small balcony garden, and writes fiction in her spare time.
