EXRI 4681 - Business Practice
Course Description
Develop the necessary tools to market interior decorating services and/or products effectively within the residential decorating industry using good business and project management practices. Learn the process of starting and growing a residential interior decorating business including marketing skills for establishing a clientele base, finding tools and design sources, selling products and services, avoiding legal problems, establishing fees for services and other basic business practices relevant to the field of residential interiors. Practical aspects of employment in the industry will also be covered.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Albertaโs Continuing Education website.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- ๐ธ Write a business plan and express its importance.
- ๐ธ Explain the importance of marketing plans.
- ๐ธ Understand how to physically set up a business / showroom.
- ๐ธ Market yourself and your business / develop marketing materials.
- ๐ธ Research to get the information you need.
- ๐ธ Work in groups or teams.
- ๐ธ Understand possible legal issues, contracts, and insurance required in a business.
- ๐ธ Organize your business, and manage projects.
Notes
- ๐ธ This is a Synchronous online course accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- ๐ธ This is a graded course; assessment activities may include exams, projects, presentations, journals, or research papers.
- ๐ธ Additional learning materials are provided at no additional cost.
- ๐ธ EXRI 4681 Business Practice is a 39-hour course.
Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Residential Interiors Certificate : Elective Courses