Certified Interior Decorating & Design w/ Floral Design

This user-friendly interior design course is tailored for individuals aspiring to start and manage their own interior design business. Available on an accessible platform, it ensures that all resources are readily available for your convenience. Interior decorating and design touch our lives in various ways. As a professional interior decorator and designer, you can assist people in effectively realizing and implementing their vision. To equip you for professionalism in this field, the program will cover:
• Fundamental principles of interior decorating and design
• Steps involved in the design process
• Various mediums used in interior design
• Entrepreneurship skills
• Development of a business plan and marketing strategy
Additionally, the course guides you through the initial steps of establishing your business, leading to entrepreneurial success. You will refine your business plan as you gain knowledge, crafting a detailed overview that incorporates multiple elements. The course's multimedia presentations offer a unique learning experience. Similarly, our Floral Design course equips students for careers in floral arrangement and florist business management. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, exploring design history, artistic elements, floral anatomy, and nomenclature, as well as techniques, tools, and specialties. The course also addresses real-world business considerations such as distribution, marketing, advertising, and other vital industry-specific topics for success.

Interior Decorating Module 1
The Interior Design Profession & History
• Development of Interior Design
• Professional Preparation
• Professional Organizations
• Design Quality
• Defining Design
• Evaluating Design
• Analyzing Existing Spaces
• Design Basics
• Design and Human Perception
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Design as an Expressive Medium
• Design History
• Ancient World to Middle Ages
• Renaissance to Rococo
• Neoclassicism to the Victorian Era
• The Twentieth and Twenty-First Century

Interior Decorating Module 2
The Design Process
• Project Beginnings
• Establishing Contact with the Client
• Researching the Project
• Planning the Space
• Developing Preliminary Design
• Making Formal Drawings
• Estimating Costs
• Preparing Final the Design
• Design Implementation
• Preparing Construction Drawings
• Setting a Time Schedule for Construction
• Selecting Contractors
• Project Supervision
• Post-Completion
• Human Factors
• Social Responsibility in Design
• Interior Design for Special Needs

Interior Decorating Module 3
The Various "Mediums" of Design
• Structural and Interior Materials
• Environmental or Green Issues
• Types of Materials
• Material Selection
• Light and Color
• Psychological Impact of Colors
• Special Color Effects
• Vision and Lighting
• Planning Lighting
• Selecting Fixtures
• Selecting Textiles
• Fabric Types and Construction
• Preliminary Furniture Decision
• Selecting Furniture
• Furniture Design
• Accessories and Art
• Signage and Graphics

Interior Decorating Module 4
Technical Issues for Designers
• Mechanical Systems
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Electrical and Plumbing Systems
• Safety Issues
• Building Codes
• Planning Kitchens and Bathrooms
• Storage Spaces
• Commercial Spaces
• Hospitality Spaces
• Institutional Spaces
• Cultural and Recreational Spaces
• The Business of Interior Design
• Employment in Interior Design
• Information Technology
• Budgeting, Marketing and Contracts
• Project Management
• Types of Businesses
• Professionals Ethics

Start Your Own Business Module 1
Entrepreneurial Pathways
• Defining Entrepreneurship
• What Entrepreneurs Do
• Free Enterprise Economies
• Finding & Evaluating Opportunity
• Examining Profits
• Creating Business from Opportunity
• Creating a Feasibility Analysis
• Developing a Business Plan
• Defining Your Business
• Analyzing Your Competitive Advantage
• Viability Testing
• Valuing a Business

Start Your Own Business Module 2
Integrated Marketing
• Exploring Your Market
• Marketing vs. Selling
• Market Research
• Market Segments
• Positioning Your Product or Service
• Developing Your Marketing Plan
• Marketing Mix
• Pricing Your Products
• Breakeven Analysis
• Smart Selling
• Effective Customer Service
• Principles of Selling
• Successful Sales Calls
• Customer Relationship Management

Start Your Own Business Module 3
Cost Analysis
• Understanding & Managing Costs
• Identify Required Investment
• Analyze Fixed Operating Costs
• Calculate Gross Profit
• Financial Record Keeping
• Financial Statements
• Income Statements
• Examining a Balance Sheet
• Financial Ratio Analysis
• Calculating Return on Investment
• Same-Size Analysis
• Quick, Current & Debt Ratios

Start Your Own Business Module 4
Financing Strategy
• Cash Flow Management
• Cash vs. Profits
• Cash Flow Statement
• Cash Budget
• Taxes
• Filing Tax Returns
• Financing Preferences
• Types of Business Financing
• Debt vs. Equity Financing
• Identifying Sources of Capital
• Stocks & Bonds as Investments

Start Your Own Business Module 5
Operating For Success
• Addressing Legal Issues
• Managing Risk
• Business Legal Structures
• Contracts
• Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property
• Protecting Tangible Assets
• Operations in a Business
• Production-Distribution Chain
• Supply Chain Management
• Managing Suppliers
• Managing Inventory
• Facilities Location & Design

Start Your Own Business Module 6
Growing Your Business
• Management
• 10 Basic Tasks Handled by Managers
• Leadership Styles
• Organizational Cultures
• Organizational Structure
• Human Resources Management
• Ethical Leadership
• Incorporating Social Responsibility
• Ethical Practices
• Growing Your Business
• Franchising
• Licensing
• Cashing in Your Brand
• Methods for Valuing a Business

Floral Design Module 1
Harvesting and Care

Harvest Distribution
Flower Retailing
Product Presentation
Shop Layout
Careers
Continuing Education
Flower Nomenclature
Inflorescence Patterns
Postharvest Physiology
Metabolic Processes
Care and Handling
Refrigeration
Floral Design Module 2
Design and Composition

Design and Style
Harmony and Unity
Color Schemes
Physiological Effects of Color
Balance
Proportion
Scale
Focal Point and Rhythm
Line and Form
Space and Depth
Texture
Fragrance
Floral Design Module 3
Tools and Containers

Mechanics of Arrangement
Foundation
Wiring
Flower and Foliage Forms
Flower Shape Groups
Mixing Forms
Shapes of Floral Arrangements
Oriental Style
European Style
Geometric Design
Western Line Design
Knives and Clippers
Floral Design Module 4
Special Occasions

Holidays
Expressing Sentiments
Seasonal Themes
Novelty Designs
Flowers to Wear
Corsages
Boutonnieres
Accessorizing Designs
Everlasting Design
Artificial Flowers and Foliage
Silk Flowers
Dried and Preserved Plant Material
Floral Design Module 5
Oriental Style of Design

History of Floral Design
Flower Art in Ancient Civilizations
Egyptian Period
Greek Period
Sacred Lotus Flower
European Periods
Clean Lines of Nature
Simplicity
Symbolism
Careful Placement
Symbolic of Nature
Floral Design Module 6
Weddings and Funeral Flowers

Contemporary Designs and Techniques
Classic-Mass Design
Traditional European Period Style
Mille Fleurs Design
Wedding Flowers
Floral Romance
Promotion and Advertising
Wedding Consultation
Sympathy Flowers
Trends and Regional Differences
Casket Sprays
Easel Sprays
Floral Design Module 7
Flowers and Foliage

Cut Flowers
Plant Nomenclature
Hybrids
Cultivar
Pronunciation
Common Names
Techniques to Increase Vase Life
Conifer Greens
Grasses
Herbs
Bamboo
Leafy Stems
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader

The Certified Interior Decorating Specialist (CIDS) National Certification exam designation will demonstrate that as an Interior Decorator, designees have made the commitment to their clients to become educated on the most updated skills necessary to focus on the aesthetics of a space, while improving the visual and functional living spaces in design projects.

Certified Interior Decorating Specialist (CIDS) careers involve creatively planning living and business spaces for individuals and businesses. Employers, including interior design firms and clients who hire Interior Decorators, increasingly expect candidates to have some formal education and training. Certified Interior Decorating Specialist (CIDS) are typically hired by small and large firms or work as independent contractors.

NCCB does not require any practicums, internships, or experience in your specific field. Our goal is to be the initial entry-level certification organization to validate your education. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

Upon successful completion this course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Floral Design Associate (CFDA).
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**

This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.