INT 124 - Decorating as a Business

Delivery Options Blended

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

This overview of operating a small decorating business will inform and guide new or aspiring decorators who have little or no experience operating a small business. Review areas of employment in the decorating field, qualities that contribute to success as a self-employed decorator, marketing basics, gaining practical experience, and remaining motivated. Also discuss client relations, your own goals and how to achieve them.

Course Details

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, successful students will be able to:

Communicate effectively with clients
Begin to build relationships with decorating industry suppliers
Define project flow and interior design/decorating business structure
Apply billing and business structure within the decorating field

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Certificate in Visual Design : Optional Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Art Theory and Practice : Optional Courses
Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Interior Design : Optional Interior Design Courses

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INT 124 - 017

Feb 17, 2026

Blended

Available

Online Synchronous

7:00PM to 9:00PM

Feb 17, 2026 to Apr 07, 2026

Schedule and Location

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30.0

Blended

Flat Fee non-credit

$449.00

CE 5% Bundle Discount

Reading List / Textbook

No Required Textbook

Section Notes

This course is delivered in a blended format: classes are taught online and there will be a field trip. Date of the fieldtrip to be determined.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.