Soft Furnishings Professional Diploma

The Diploma in Professional Curtain-making and Soft Furnishings provides a fantastic introduction to the subject with no previous qualifications necessary. All our courses are studied online and are fully accredited by the British government.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for all students who are passionate about soft furnishings and curtain making, even if they have no previous qualifications. The course is equivalent to a British A-level and offers successful Diploma students a guaranteed place on to the Bachelor of Arts Interior Design degree programme.

This course is suitable for students that are looking to start their own business, change career, become an interior designer or simply enhance their creativity.

What will I learn?
Units include:

• Setting up a Workroom
• Measuring & Design
• Construction Techniques for Hand Headed Curtains
• Fitting and Business Advice

How will I benefit from taking this course?
On completion of this course students will be able to:

• Start their own curtain making & soft furnishings business 
• Start a career in a design practice
• Progress to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design
• Complete a home interior design project as a hobby

How will I be assessed?

• No exams! Your personal tutor will assess your assignments.
• The course is delivered through online study that is accessed through our online learning platform - Virtual Learning Studio. This allows students to access all course materials, contact tutors and share ideas with other students through an online community.

Entry requirements:

• There are no specific academic requirements, just a keen interest and passion in curtain-making and soft furnishings.
• Students are required to have a good level and understanding of written English.