Combined Painting, Decorating and Interior Design Diploma

Combined Painting, Decorating and Interior Design Diploma Course

Few things in life are more rewarding than making your home look beautiful and appealing. Decorating, designing and painting your living space or office can result in dramatic transformation, ease your stress, uplift your mood and make your home feel warm and welcoming. Doing this improves not only the aesthetics but also increases the sale value of your home. 

Our online course on painting, decorating and interior design can help you give your house a facelift, or you can become a professional in these areas.

Beginners, as well as seasoned professionals, can benefit from learning decorating, painting and interior design skills from our combined course. You can use our course to redesign or paint a particular space or your entire home. 

What You Will Learn:

  • The scope of work of an interior designer and how to work with clients to ensure that their requirements are met
  • Important aspects to consider while decorating spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, indoor or outdoor spaces 
  • How to use colours to enhance a space and bring it to life
  • How to use colours, lighting, furniture, textiles and accessories for breathing life into a space and transforming its character 
  • How to use paints, adhesives, varnishes and tools to paint different surfaces 
  • How to cut and paste wallpaper and lay tiles 
  • The resources, information and tips on how to start your own business as an interior designer 

Benefits of Taking the Course:

  • You can save money on labour costs and enjoy decorating your home or other people’s properties
  • You can mentor other people in the art of interior design and decorating 
  • You will understand the steps you need to take to start your own business

 

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!

This is a bundle course, and contains the following courses:

Interior Design Diploma Course

The Interior Design course contains everything you need to know in order to prepare to work as an interior designer. Interior design is a popular career choice for many people who have an interest in the visual arts and home décor, and this profession can be both creatively and financially fulfilling. However, it is important to understand not only the fundamentals of interior design but also the practical side of working in this competitive industry. Once you understand the key issues that govern design projects, you will have the confidence to build your own personal style whilst helping your client devise their ideal home or commercial space.

This course begins with a discussion of what interior designers do on a day-to-day basis, how they are trained, and the qualities necessary to succeed in this line of work. It then looks at a number of topics within interior design, enabling you to develop an understanding of how interior projects are managed. The modules within this course cover colour, project management, furniture, materials, textures, and much more.

The course also contains clear, up-to-date information on what you need to consider when setting up your own interior design business. You will also learn about sustainability in interior design; an issue that has recently begun to receive attention in the industry.

What You Will Learn

  • What an interior designer does, the history of interior design as a profession, the most popular manual and digital tools used to complete projects, and the typical routes people follow when building their career as a designer.
  • How to plan a project, and work with clients and other contractors to ensure that a client brief is filled.
  • Important issues that will arise when planning and decorating specific types of space, including kitchens, offices, bathrooms, bedrooms and living rooms, and how to address them.
  • An overview of colour psychology, colour terminology and how interior designers use colour to enhance the appearance of a space.
  • The importance of selecting appropriate surfaces, materials and textures when deciding on a style and aesthetic, including floor and wall coverings.
  • The different ways in which lighting can alter the mood and appearance of a space, and how to select the right kind of illumination for any room.
  • How to choose furniture for any space, how to draw inspiration from the most popular kinds of style used in interior design, and how to customise furniture so that it fits your client’s vision.
  • How to make the most of textiles and accessories to add personality to any project.
  • What is meant by the term “green design”, and how you can make sure that your design practice is ecologically and ethically sound.
  • The steps you will need to take when starting your own business.

Benefits of taking this course:

  • You can learn the material in any place, at any time, and at your own speed.
  • All you need is an internet-enabled device.
  • Content is presented as brief modules, making learning easy.
  • Access to an online support system.
  • A complete overview of the steps you need to take in order to become an interior designer, together with an overview of design theory and practice.
  • Affordable cost.

Painting and Decorating Diploma Course

The Painting and Decorating Diploma course is designed for individuals who would like to work in the decorating industry. This course is filled with information that will put you on the right path to starting a career in this field. Painting and decorating is a broad industry, which provides students with a wide range of possible skills to learn. As you work your way through this course, you will gain a full overview of the skills you will need to learn to work in the painting and decorating business, and how you can start your own business.

Introduction to the Painting and Decorating Diploma Course

This is an online course, which provides students with the unique ability to study the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students can continue working full time and finish the course in a reasonable amount of time. The course is accessible from any internet-enabled device and you will receive online support while you train. Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the flexible modules. Upon course completion, you will be required to complete and pass a multiple-choice exam and then you will be awarded your certificate. You can download and print the certificate from home, or we can post it to you for a small additional cost.

What You Will Learn

The Painting and Decorating Diploma course has been written to give students a full overview of the industry and will put you on the fast track to success. The course covers the following:

  • What a painter and decorator does
  • The common tools, equipment, adhesives, paints and varnishes
  • The risks you may face in the industry
  • Information about personal protective equipment
  • How to store and clean up your equipment
  • How to set up an emergency plan
  • How to identify different wall surfaces
  • How to paint and prepare different surfaces
  • How to cut and apply wallpaper
  • How to measure, cut and lay tiles
  • What it takes to run your own business
  • Resources for small business owners

Benefits of the Painting and Decorating Course

There are several benefits that students will experience when taking the painting and decorating diploma course. These include the following:

  • The ability to study from anywhere there is an internet connection, at any time that is convenient for you.
  • Study at your own pace. There is no time limit, so if it takes you days or months, you can still complete the course.
  • You can study from any device including a tablet, PC or mobile phone.
  • Short, easy to manage course modules.
  • Online support to help you stay on track.
  • Learn through a comprehensive syllabus, which guarantees that you receive the knowledge necessary to become a painting and decorating professional.
  • Improving your prospects while applying for work in the field.
  • Receive a verifiable and recognised certificate.
  • An affordable pricing structure.
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Combined Painting, Decorating and Interior Design Diploma

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 25 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I found this course very easy reading and thoroughly understandable. It was very well put together and you could always go back into the exact page that you left. It was very easy to leave notes and could always go back into them for a refresher.

This course was very well thought threw and easy to move through each section. The self-assessment at the end of each section was very helpful and refreshes key elements that you needed. To be able to print this off was good as it provided a guide for yourself.

I would recommend to my friends.

Sandra Thomas

I love this garden design course, I have been given the opportunity to learn more about garden design and maintenance so I can start my own gardening business

Andrew Ledwold

Great insight into Fraud. Having only dealt with certain areas of fraud such as insurance fraud I am finding this course to be a great help to increase my knowledge and understanding of other types of fraud and areas/industries affected.

Hopefully this will help me to look at pursuing jobs that I would not have the confidence to apply for due to lack of knowledge or understanding.

Mohammad Akhtar

The contents on these classes are awesome! I’m currently an architecture student and was a little worried because is an online course and sometimes it leaves doubts or some subjects are not well debated, but I learned so much, it also improved my landscaping knowledge, its satisfying.

I need to say: congratulations for modules organization, the website layout, and the support. Seriously, every once and a while I take online classes and I’m surprised with the New Skills Academy, I totally recommend these classes for anybody that like gardens, also for architecture students – this is essential for our area.

Hopefully I can find something else to study with New Skills Academy!

Letitia Rossett

I ordered the wedding planner course as I am off work and wanted to make use of my time. This course is extremely well set out and easy to follow. The course is broken down into easy to manage modules covering absolutely everything you need to know about being a wedding planner. You can complete these modules at your own pace and you get the chance to review the modules you have completed at any time you wish. The modules take you through the step by step process of planning a wedding including all the pit falls. I am enjoying this course and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of going into this area of work. The course gives you some very handy tips on things that you may well not have thought about. So what are you waiting for, sign up for an excellent course at a more than reasonable price.

Joanne Wigmore

Sophie Mellor

Duration:
25 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$180.00

Combined Painting, Decorating and Interior Design Diploma Course

Few things in life are more rewarding than making your home look beautiful and appealing. Decorating, designing and painting your living space or office can result in dramatic transformation, ease your stress, uplift your mood and make your home feel warm and welcoming. Doing this improves not only the aesthetics but also increases the sale value of your home. 

Our online course on painting, decorating and interior design can help you give your house a facelift, or you can become a professional in these areas.

Beginners, as well as seasoned professionals, can benefit from learning decorating, painting and interior design skills from our combined course. You can use our course to redesign or paint a particular space or your entire home. 

What You Will Learn:

  • The scope of work of an interior designer and how to work with clients to ensure that their requirements are met
  • Important aspects to consider while decorating spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, indoor or outdoor spaces 
  • How to use colours to enhance a space and bring it to life
  • How to use colours, lighting, furniture, textiles and accessories for breathing life into a space and transforming its character 
  • How to use paints, adhesives, varnishes and tools to paint different surfaces 
  • How to cut and paste wallpaper and lay tiles 
  • The resources, information and tips on how to start your own business as an interior designer 

Benefits of Taking the Course:

  • You can save money on labour costs and enjoy decorating your home or other people’s properties
  • You can mentor other people in the art of interior design and decorating 
  • You will understand the steps you need to take to start your own business

 

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!

This is a bundle course, and contains the following courses:

Interior Design Diploma Course

The Interior Design course contains everything you need to know in order to prepare to work as an interior designer. Interior design is a popular career choice for many people who have an interest in the visual arts and home décor, and this profession can be both creatively and financially fulfilling. However, it is important to understand not only the fundamentals of interior design but also the practical side of working in this competitive industry. Once you understand the key issues that govern design projects, you will have the confidence to build your own personal style whilst helping your client devise their ideal home or commercial space.

This course begins with a discussion of what interior designers do on a day-to-day basis, how they are trained, and the qualities necessary to succeed in this line of work. It then looks at a number of topics within interior design, enabling you to develop an understanding of how interior projects are managed. The modules within this course cover colour, project management, furniture, materials, textures, and much more.

The course also contains clear, up-to-date information on what you need to consider when setting up your own interior design business. You will also learn about sustainability in interior design; an issue that has recently begun to receive attention in the industry.

What You Will Learn

  • What an interior designer does, the history of interior design as a profession, the most popular manual and digital tools used to complete projects, and the typical routes people follow when building their career as a designer.
  • How to plan a project, and work with clients and other contractors to ensure that a client brief is filled.
  • Important issues that will arise when planning and decorating specific types of space, including kitchens, offices, bathrooms, bedrooms and living rooms, and how to address them.
  • An overview of colour psychology, colour terminology and how interior designers use colour to enhance the appearance of a space.
  • The importance of selecting appropriate surfaces, materials and textures when deciding on a style and aesthetic, including floor and wall coverings.
  • The different ways in which lighting can alter the mood and appearance of a space, and how to select the right kind of illumination for any room.
  • How to choose furniture for any space, how to draw inspiration from the most popular kinds of style used in interior design, and how to customise furniture so that it fits your client’s vision.
  • How to make the most of textiles and accessories to add personality to any project.
  • What is meant by the term “green design”, and how you can make sure that your design practice is ecologically and ethically sound.
  • The steps you will need to take when starting your own business.

Benefits of taking this course:

  • You can learn the material in any place, at any time, and at your own speed.
  • All you need is an internet-enabled device.
  • Content is presented as brief modules, making learning easy.
  • Access to an online support system.
  • A complete overview of the steps you need to take in order to become an interior designer, together with an overview of design theory and practice.
  • Affordable cost.

Painting and Decorating Diploma Course

The Painting and Decorating Diploma course is designed for individuals who would like to work in the decorating industry. This course is filled with information that will put you on the right path to starting a career in this field. Painting and decorating is a broad industry, which provides students with a wide range of possible skills to learn. As you work your way through this course, you will gain a full overview of the skills you will need to learn to work in the painting and decorating business, and how you can start your own business.

Introduction to the Painting and Decorating Diploma Course

This is an online course, which provides students with the unique ability to study the curriculum in their own time and at their own pace. Most students can continue working full time and finish the course in a reasonable amount of time. The course is accessible from any internet-enabled device and you will receive online support while you train. Furthermore, you will find the course to be incredibly easy to go through thanks to the flexible modules. Upon course completion, you will be required to complete and pass a multiple-choice exam and then you will be awarded your certificate. You can download and print the certificate from home, or we can post it to you for a small additional cost.

What You Will Learn

The Painting and Decorating Diploma course has been written to give students a full overview of the industry and will put you on the fast track to success. The course covers the following:

  • What a painter and decorator does
  • The common tools, equipment, adhesives, paints and varnishes
  • The risks you may face in the industry
  • Information about personal protective equipment
  • How to store and clean up your equipment
  • How to set up an emergency plan
  • How to identify different wall surfaces
  • How to paint and prepare different surfaces
  • How to cut and apply wallpaper
  • How to measure, cut and lay tiles
  • What it takes to run your own business
  • Resources for small business owners

Benefits of the Painting and Decorating Course

There are several benefits that students will experience when taking the painting and decorating diploma course. These include the following:

  • The ability to study from anywhere there is an internet connection, at any time that is convenient for you.
  • Study at your own pace. There is no time limit, so if it takes you days or months, you can still complete the course.
  • You can study from any device including a tablet, PC or mobile phone.
  • Short, easy to manage course modules.
  • Online support to help you stay on track.
  • Learn through a comprehensive syllabus, which guarantees that you receive the knowledge necessary to become a painting and decorating professional.
  • Improving your prospects while applying for work in the field.
  • Receive a verifiable and recognised certificate.
  • An affordable pricing structure.
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Combined Painting, Decorating and Interior Design Diploma

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 25 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I found this course very easy reading and thoroughly understandable. It was very well put together and you could always go back into the exact page that you left. It was very easy to leave notes and could always go back into them for a refresher.

This course was very well thought threw and easy to move through each section. The self-assessment at the end of each section was very helpful and refreshes key elements that you needed. To be able to print this off was good as it provided a guide for yourself.

I would recommend to my friends.

Sandra Thomas

I love this garden design course, I have been given the opportunity to learn more about garden design and maintenance so I can start my own gardening business

Andrew Ledwold

Great insight into Fraud. Having only dealt with certain areas of fraud such as insurance fraud I am finding this course to be a great help to increase my knowledge and understanding of other types of fraud and areas/industries affected.

Hopefully this will help me to look at pursuing jobs that I would not have the confidence to apply for due to lack of knowledge or understanding.

Mohammad Akhtar

The contents on these classes are awesome! I’m currently an architecture student and was a little worried because is an online course and sometimes it leaves doubts or some subjects are not well debated, but I learned so much, it also improved my landscaping knowledge, its satisfying.

I need to say: congratulations for modules organization, the website layout, and the support. Seriously, every once and a while I take online classes and I’m surprised with the New Skills Academy, I totally recommend these classes for anybody that like gardens, also for architecture students – this is essential for our area.

Hopefully I can find something else to study with New Skills Academy!

Letitia Rossett

I ordered the wedding planner course as I am off work and wanted to make use of my time. This course is extremely well set out and easy to follow. The course is broken down into easy to manage modules covering absolutely everything you need to know about being a wedding planner. You can complete these modules at your own pace and you get the chance to review the modules you have completed at any time you wish. The modules take you through the step by step process of planning a wedding including all the pit falls. I am enjoying this course and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of going into this area of work. The course gives you some very handy tips on things that you may well not have thought about. So what are you waiting for, sign up for an excellent course at a more than reasonable price.

Joanne Wigmore

Sophie Mellor

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