Is taking an interior decorating course online for you?
There is no right or wrong answer! It depends on what you are hoping to get out of the experience. If you are on a budget, want to learn from home, then an online interior decorating course may be a good fit for you. Alternatively, if you’re looking for ways to inject new life into your current decor or just want some guidance on how to get started, then an online course may be exactly what you need.
The online learning trend has gained momentum in epic portions over the past few years, especially due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The ability to learn new information or a new skill whenever you want and wherever you want offers far greater opportunities for education than ever before. This includes being comfortable at home, finding inspiration in your happy place, and being more cost effective. In addition, help is only an email away if you need it!
What are some benefits of taking an interior decorating course online?
Cost Effective
Access to education at home and online offers many tangible benefits.
Although buying a computer and paying for Internet access is expensive, it often outweighs the travel expense of gas and campus parking each month. Other fees to consider are the costs of eating out versus eating at home, child-care, pet care or any other expenses provided while you are away from home.
Consider the costs of missing work or being passed over for a promotion to advance your educational level, because you can’t attend a live class.
Convenience
The biggest advantage of an online course is that your classroom and instructor are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can learn at your own convenience. You make your own schedule for completing the requirements of the course. Everything is available to you. You can access the PowerPoint, review assignments, take the practice quizzes, and re-read and preview the content at your own pace and learning level.
Flexibility
You can study any time you want. An online decorating course gives you the flexibility to spend time with work, family, friends, or other activities. Another benefit is that you don’t have to dress up, so you can wear casual clothing in the comfort of your own home. It’s also a win-win for those with busy work/travel schedules, and for parents and care givers. It provides flexibility for people with health issues who find it difficult to make it to campus regularly. This method of course delivery can be beneficial during inclement weather, and will keep you safe and off the roads.
Individual Attention
Because you have a direct pipeline to the instructor via e-mail, you can get your design questions answered directly. Many students aren’t comfortable asking questions in class for fear of feeling inadequate. The Internet eliminates that fear. Often you might think of a question after class or while you are studying. Rather than trying to remember to ask it or forget it, you can send an e-mail to the instructor.
On Going Course Accessibility
A live course is often forgotten within a week or two after the class concludes. Having continued access to an online course ensures that learning is always available to you. You can take the entire class over as often as you like, or just revisit certain chapters as a refresher.
Individual Student-Centered Learning
The motivation to study in an online course comes from you. No one is there looking over your shoulder to tell you to go online and study, ask questions, or post your responses. The online student takes responsibility for their course of studies and matures into an individual for whom learning and accomplishment are highly valued. It’s something we call student-centered or active learning. In short, your success depends on you.
If you are interested in learning more about our online interior decorating course, please contact us today. We would be happy to answer any of your questions!
Please visit our website for more information on our interior decorating and home staging courses: http://onlinecourses.staginganddecoratingguild.com
