Lighting is one of the most overlooked and yet important elements of good interior décor. Essential to mood and ambience – look at types of lighting, lighting areas and items in a home or office, working with lampshades (styles, fabrics, measurements) and more.

MODULE 2: WALLS & WALL COVERINGS

Due to the surface area it consumes, wallpaper and paint packs a big punch. Wall covering or paint is one of the easiest, and most inexpensive, ways to add colour, art and design to a home or office.

MODULE 3: FLOORS & FLOOR COVERINGS

Floor covering is often the most expensive finish installed in a home or office. Look at flooring guidelines, types of flooring, working with flooring experts, flooring trends and more.

MODULE 4: MARKETING & SALES

Understanding the role of marketing and how sales strategies can help make your business a success. Getting to grips with the 7 Ps of marketing and marketing vehicles such as print material, networking, websites, social media, referrals, publicity and writing.

MODULE 5: BUSINESS TOOLS

Get a detailed understanding of the legal considerations that are part of starting a business. Plan expenditure around launching a business, managing daily running costs and setting realistic financial goals as well as the financial documentation that goes with it.

MODULE 6: PRESENTATION & CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

Go through the ins and outs of engaging with clients – from taking a brief to servicing their needs. Also learn how to present your ideas and then draw up contracts, term and conditions, and more.

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Chapters is the only Decorating & Design Training Facility in Southern Africa recognized and approved by an international body - City & Guilds UK.

Courses offered through Chapters are aligned to the United Kingdom (UK) National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) framework and are recognized worldwide.

Whether you want to be start your own business as a Decorator or just learn the basics of decorating to do your own home; Chapters offers hands-on decorating classes taught by professional Decorators and passionate industry professionals, who are qualified in their respective fields and have extensive industry experience they can draw from to share with our students.

The training received from Chapters will ultimately equip you with the essential skills and confidence to build a successful career as a professional Decorator in the design industry anywhere in the world.

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