Free Online Course on Interior Design from Alison

Alison is offering a free online course on Interior Design.

The course will teach you about the qualities and qualifications an interior designer needs in order to launch a career in the field and outline the practical issues you need to bear in mind when starting your own business or working on a freelance basis.

Course Syllabus:

Module 1: What is Interior Design?

• What is Interior Design? - Learning Outcomes.
• Introduction to Interior Design.
• Becoming an Interior Designer.
• What is interior design? - Summary.

Module 2: Project Planning and Client Communication.

• Project Planning and Client Communications - Learning Outcomes.
• Client Communication.
• Project Planning.
• Project Planning and Client Communication - Summary.

Module 3: Planning Rooms and Spaces 

• Planning Rooms and Spaces - Learning Outcomes.
• Designing Rooms and Spaces - Part1
• Designing Rooms and Spaces - Part2
• Planning Rooms and Spaces - Summary.

Module 4: Color in Interior Design.

• Colour in Interior Design - Learning Outcomes.
• Colour - Part 1
• Colour - Part 2 
• Colour in Interior Design - Summary.

Module 5: Surface Materials and Textures.

• Surface Materials and Textures – Learning Outcomes.
• Surface Materials. 
• Textures Surface Materials and Textures - Summary.

Module 6: Use of Lighting

• Use of Lighting - Learning Outcomes.
• Lighting and Mood.
• Natural Light.
• Use of Lighting - Summary.

Module 7: Sourcing and Selecting Furniture

• Sourcing and Selecting Furniture - Lesson Outcomes.
• Brief History of Furniture.
• Sourcing and Customizing Furniture.
• Sourcing and Selecting Furniture - Lesson Summary.

Module 8: Textiles and Accessories.

• Textiles and Accessories - Learning Outcomes.
• Textiles Accessories.
• Textiles and Accessories - Lesson Summary.

Module 9: Sustainability and Ethics.

• Sustainability and Ethics - Learning Outcomes.
• Sustainability.
• Ethics.
• Sustainability and Ethics - Lesson Summary.

Module 10: Business of Interior Design.

• The business of Interior Design - Learning Outcomes.
• The business of Interior Design - Part 1 
• The business of Interior Design - Part 2 
• The business of Interior Design - Lesson Summary.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Explain project planning and client communication.
• Describe planning considerations for different rooms and spaces.
• Explain how to work with color.
• Describe how to use surface materials and textures.
• Explain the use of lighting.
• Describe where to source and how to select furniture.
• Explain how to work with textiles and accessories.
• Discuss sustainability and ethics in interior design.
• Discuss how to run your own interior design business.

Course Costs:

All Alison courses are free to enroll, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official certificate, which is a great way to share your achievements with the world.

Your Alison Certificate is:

• Ideal for sharing with potential – include it in your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
• An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
• An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.

Alison offer 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:

• Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
• Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security – marked Certificate, posted to you with free shipping.
• Framed Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security – marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with free shipping.

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