Design Practice

Vocational qualification

Distance

£ 293 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    12 Months

This course taking you step-by-step through your business start-up, from initial idea to launch, and beyond

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Course programme

This is a comprehensive, 12-module programme taking you step-by-step through your business start-up, from initial idea to launch, and beyond. Whether planning a garden design or interior design practice this course will suit your needs. The course includes all course material, full tutorial support with an expert tutor/mentor and course book The Complete Small Business Guide, Colin Barrow.

Study topics include:

  • the design marketplace;
  • market research;
  • motivation, getting to know your customer base;
  • the role of advertising, marketing and PR;
  • an on-line presence;
  • creating a business plan;
  • developing a strong portfolio;
  • small business and the law; working with contractors and customers; networking;
  • future forecasts;
  • sources of advice, information and further training.

The course can be studied entirely from home in your own time and is designed to be flexible. You can work through the 12 assignments at your own pace, depending on how quickly you want your start-up to progress - this could be anything from 12 weeks - 3 years. Students putting in 3 - 4 study hours per week might expect to finish the course in 10 - 12 months.

why choose us?

Our tutorial support is second-to-none. You are assigned a personal tutor at the beginning of the course who will work with you for the duration. Your tutor can be contacted at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would simply like to discuss how the course is going - in a very real sense, a mentor as well as a tutor.

Online Offer - only £293.25!

Product: Running a Design Practice

Product Code: desprac

spreading the cost of your course

You can spread the cost of your course instalment plan. Pay only the deposit when you enrol and spread the rest of your course fee over 6 monthly payments. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option. Total Cost: £313.25: deposit - £55; six instalments - £43.(This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.

Design Practice

£ 293 + VAT