{"id":24393,"date":"2021-07-22T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T07:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=24393"},"modified":"2021-07-22T07:00:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T07:00:38","slug":"what-to-expect-in-qc-design-schools-interior-decorating-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/what-to-expect-in-qc-design-schools-interior-decorating-course","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect in QC Design School\u2019s Interior Decorating Course"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513861609{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you&#8217;re reading this article, it&#8217;s probably because you dream of a successful career as an interior decorator. Furthermore, you&#8217;ve likely been thinking about enrolling in <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Design School<\/a>&#8216;s Interior Decorating Course for your professional certification training.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sound about right? Then you&#8217;ve come to the right place![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Let&#8217;s take a look at the importance of a legitimate education, and then delve into what you can expect once you enroll in this self-paced, online program!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/what-to-expect-in-qc-design-schools-interior-decorating-course\/#First_Things_First_What_IS_Interior_Decorating\" >First Thing&#8217;s First: What IS Interior Decorating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/what-to-expect-in-qc-design-schools-interior-decorating-course\/#Is_an_Interior_Decorating_Course_Necessary\" >Is an Interior Decorating Course Necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/what-to-expect-in-qc-design-schools-interior-decorating-course\/#QC_Design_Schools_Interior_Decorating_Course\" >QC Design School&#8217;s Interior Decorating Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/what-to-expect-in-qc-design-schools-interior-decorating-course\/#Graduate_Testimonials\" >Graduate Testimonials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Things_First_What_IS_Interior_Decorating\"><\/span>First Thing&#8217;s First: What IS Interior Decorating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513369763{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]An interior decorator is a design expert who specializes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhero.com\/job-description\/examples\/interior-design\/decorator#:~:text=Interior%20decorators%20help%20determine%20the,they%20want%20it%20to%20feel.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">determining the look and feel of a client&#8217;s home<\/a>. They do this by carefully selecting and then placing a wide variety of decorative elements. Such elements often include textiles, paints, colors, accessories, and furniture. As an interior decorator, some of the common tasks you&#8217;ll be responsible for include:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Meeting with clients\u00a0and conducting consultations, in order to better understand their needs and <a href=\"\/2021\/04\/how-to-help-clients-identify-their-preferred-design-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preferred design style(s)<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t<li>Creating the home design plan (i.e. floorplans, color palettes, and furniture placement).<\/li>\n \t<li>Shopping for furniture, window treatments, accessories, and vendors (if necessary).<\/li>\n \t<li>Creating a timeline of tasks and ensuring they are completed on schedule.<\/li>\n \t<li>Tapping into your originality and creativity when decorating for clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3>Interior Decorating Clients<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513419482{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The types of clients you work with can vary. For example, you might get booked by someone looking to spruce up their own living environment. Alternately, you could be hired to decorate\/set up a home being placed on the market. Moreover, depending on the decorating services your business offers, you might also work with clients who wish to decorate\u00a0<em>office\u00a0<\/em>spaces, rather than home ones.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this profession, your customers can range in age, gender, location, etc. However, one thing will always remain true: no two clients &#8211; and thus, no two\u00a0<em>projects\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; will ever be exactly the same![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;24400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_Interior_Decorating_Course_Necessary\"><\/span>Is an Interior Decorating Course Necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513436363{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]In a word? YES![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Home design is one of those fields that requires a comprehensive understanding of industry standards and current trends. Furthermore, you must understand some of the more\u00a0<em>technical\u00a0<\/em>aspects of the job, too, such as developing floorplans and taking measurements. While it&#8217;s great if you have a natural eye for design, that alone won&#8217;t typically be enough for a truly thriving career. The only real (and best) way to increase your chances of success is to take a reputable interior decorating course and <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-earning-your-design-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earn a legitimate certification<\/a>![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513457745{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]There are countless reasons why an internationally-recognized interior decorating certification will elevate your design career! Here are just a handful of these reasons:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><em>You&#8217;ll have a legit designation to add to your resume, along with a physical certification to proudly showcase to clients, vendors, and employers! <\/em>For example, through QC&#8217;s Interior Decorating Course, you&#8217;ll earn an International Design and Decorating Professional (IDDP) certification and job title!<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Having a professional certification will make you that much more attractive to prospective customers!\u00a0<\/em>As a result, your bookings are likely to go way, way up. In turn, this will give you even more experience, beef up your portfolio, and result in a better salary!<\/li>\n \t<li><em>You&#8217;ll be confident that your skill-set is the best it can be! <\/em>After all, don&#8217;t you\u00a0<em>want\u00a0<\/em>to impress your clientele and establish a solid reputation for your business? You&#8217;ll be able to do all this (and more) with a high-quality education under your belt!<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Your business will have a major edge over the competition!\u00a0<\/em>Remember: if a potential client ever has the option of an interior decorator\u00a0<em>without\u00a0<\/em>training, versus one\u00a0<em>with\u00a0<\/em>training, they will ALWAYS choose the latter. Always! Plus, if you choose to advance your qualifications with Specialty or Advanced Courses, your business can offer additional, in-demand services that others in your area do not!<\/li>\n \t<li><em>An interior decorating course can help you boost your income! <\/em>Having a certification to your name is proof that you&#8217;ve invested time, money, and effort into your craft. As such, you can (and should) set your rates to reflect this. Furthermore, the\u00a0<em>more\u00a0<\/em>certifications you obtain, the more you can charge for ALL of your design services!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;24408&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QC_Design_Schools_Interior_Decorating_Course\"><\/span>QC Design School&#8217;s Interior Decorating Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Okay, now that you understand\u00a0<em>why\u00a0<\/em>a reputable interior decorating course is necessary, the question is:\u00a0<em>where\u00a0<\/em>should you get this training? Personally, I can think of no better program than QC Design School&#8217;s Interior Decorating Course! So, let&#8217;s take a closer look at what it is and what you&#8217;ll learn&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>The Learning Environment<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513531267{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]QC&#8217;s Interior Decorating Course is 7 units long. Because QC&#8217;s learning environment is 100% online, you have the freedom to complete your training from\u00a0<em>anywhere\u00a0<\/em>you want. Yes, that means even from the comfort of home while in your jammies![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513543170{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Moreover, there are no deadlines or strict schedules for you to abide by. Starting from the date you first enroll, you&#8217;ll be given a full 2 years to complete your course. However, during that time, when and how much you work on your studies is completely up to you![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For reference, many of our grads found that by devoting just 1-2 hours per WEEK on their course, they were able to finish and get their certification in as little as 3-6 months.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>How the Interior Decorating Course Works<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513580641{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Once you enroll, you&#8217;ll receive access to QC&#8217;s Online Student Center within 1-2 business days. From there, you&#8217;ll have full access to all of your digital course materials. These materials included textbooks, instructional videos, templates, and other handy resources. Additionally, QC Design School will also mail you a <em>physical\u00a0<\/em>copy of your materials, along with any additional tools needed to complete the program. You should receive these physical materials in approx. 1-2 weeks after you&#8217;ve enrolled.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513595874{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Once enrolled, you will also be paired with one of QC&#8217;s <a href=\"\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">industry-leading tutors<\/a>. All tutors are real-life designers with years of in-field experience! Once you begin your course, your quizzes are to be completed within your Online Student Center profile. Likewise, assignments will be downloaded, filled out, uploaded, and submitted as either PDF or Word document files. Some of your assignments will be scenario-based, whereas others will require hands-on work.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665513607826{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]After you&#8217;ve submitted each unit, you&#8217;ll need to wait until you&#8217;ve been graded before moving onto the next section of your course. Your tutor will take the time to review all of your work with a fine-toothed comb. Afterwards, they&#8217;ll record and provide you with extensive audio feedback, meant to help you see where your strengths and weaknesses are. You&#8217;ll typically receive your tutor feedback between 3-7 days after submitting your unit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The best part? 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