I absolutely love this course. The course material is organized in a very logical and sequential order, making it easy to follow and study. I think the materials are of top quality and the texts will be extremely valuable when I need to refer to them as a working professional.

—Carol Chouinard

I have taken many university and college courses both personally and through correspondence but none have been as enjoyable, informative, well coordinated or rewarding as this one. The friendly, courteous, and quick assistance I have received from my tutor and from the business office is most sincerely appreciated.

—Marilyn Holt

Interior Decorating Course

Learn how to create custom designs from the ground up. Working with a larger budget, you'll expertly coordinate furniture, fabrics, lighting, window treatments, flooring, and accessories.

A house becomes a home with your skilled touch and creative vision. Our interior decorating and design course gives you all the training and skills you need to create beautiful and comfortable homes. You'll learn how to plan an entire project and manage it to the final moment when the last accessory is put in place.

Our course gives you advanced knowledge and skills. You'll start by learning the basics of color theory and design styles. Next, you'll learn in-depth information about color schemes, selecting and arranging furniture, planning room layouts, window treatments, lighting, accessories, textiles, and many other design elements. We'll teach you how to work magic in every space including living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. All the skills you need to create practical yet appealing rooms will be covered.

Your course includes

• Twenty-three full-color design and decorating lesson books and a comprehensive business series

• A collection of business forms and templates you can customize and use in your professional work

• Home Design Series: A set of instructional movies on DVD featuring interviews with professional decorators, clients, vendors, and other industry insiders

• A collection of beautifully illustrated reference books bursting with tips, ideas, and advice for design professionals

• Practical, hands-on exercises designed to develop your professionals skills

• Comprehensive business training. You'll learn how to set up and register your business, and how to advertise and sell your services. We'll show you how to charge for your work, negotiate with vendors, and manage your projects and accounts. You'll gain the knowledge and the confidence you need to succeed as a professional decorator.

• The course is divided into six units and each unit includes an easy-to-follow course guide. The course guide takes you through the program step by step and instructs you when to read your lesson texts, watch your movies on DVD, and complete your design assignments. Everything is organized to make your learning experience straightforward and enjoyable.

• Your personal tutor. A professional decorator, your tutor will review your assignments and give you expert advice on your work. Your tutor is also available by phone or email to answer your questions and offer you valuable advice based on his or her years of professional experience. It's like having your very own personal advisor and direct connection to the interior decorating industry.

• The IDDP® professional designation. When you graduate, you'll receive a beautiful diploma certifying you as an International Design and Decorating Professional. Ready for framing, your diploma is a testament to your professional education, knowledge, and skills.

For more information on the IDDP interior design and decorating program, please call 1-800-267-1829 or request a free brochure.