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About

About the course

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. If you own your home, it s also the biggest investment you will ever make, and likely one that you will be tied to for 15 to 30 years while you pay your mortgage. Therefore, it s only natural that you should want to make the most of your home, no matter what the reason.

Learn everything you need to confidently and competently tackle every renovation project with this comprehensive course.

What you will learn

This course will take you through the basics of creating your dream home, through decoration, refurbishment, and repair.

Whether you live in an apartment, or your own home, you can learn how to approach repairs, how to work with contractors, and how to plan your refurbishment for creating your own home within budget.

With step by step guides for planning, budgeting, and hiring contractors, as well as information and resources for doing the work yourself, you will come away fully prepared to take on any home renovation project.

You ll also learn about the basics of interior design, and how to style rooms to create moods, looks, and most importantly, how to make your home a joy to live in.

 

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.

Lessons

Course Breakdown

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

        • Floorplan

        • Beautiful Walls and Ceilings

        • Living Spaces

        • Bedrooms

        • Hallways and Transitional Spaces

        • Bathroom

        • Kitchen

        • Conclusion

        • Career

          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

          Career path

          After completing this course, you could:

          • 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

          • Certification

            Certification details

            To receive certification, you must:

            • Complete every page of the course
            • Pass the exams with a minimum score of 55% for each (each module includes a test based on key learning objectives in that study topic)

            • If you meet this criteria, your certificate of successful completion will be emailed to you immediately after you finish the course

              You will also have the option to order a hard copy certificate directly from ICOES. (www.icoes.org)

              This course is CPD CE accredited. Our CPD accredited courses count towards the total of CPD hours to submit for your job role. CPD points are accepted and recognized by employers from both the public and private sectors, and academic institutions across the UK and internationally.

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