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Concepts of Interior Decorating
Certificate Program

This certificate program offers basic classes intended to augment creative talents to make your home or office more functional and beautiful, and train you to qualify for a variety of job opportunities including:

• Assisting customers in choosing interior materials from retail or wholesale stress.
• Working as a sales representative for wallpaper and fabric stores, as well as furniture stores.
• Assisting a professional designer in the implementation of interior design.

Course Requirements:
• Attend all classes in the Interior Decorating Curriculum.
• Successfully complete all mini-projects and course work.
• Present final project to the Interior Decorating Review Board.
• Successfully complete 16-hour internship.

Who should Attend:
• Those who are interested in utilizing their creative talents to make their own homes beautiful.
• Those who are interested in assisting customers in choosing interior materials from retail or  
wholesale stores.
• Those who are interested in becoming a sales representative for wallpaper, fabric or furniture 
stores.
• Those who are interested in assisting a professional designer.

Key Course Topics include:
Interior Decorating as a Profession
Blueprints
Exteriors
Wall Surfaces
Furniture
Kitchens
Baths
Window Coverings
Painting Techniques
Lighting
Color
Flooring
Textiles
Home Décor
Accessories 

Program Dates:
September 29, 2009 – April 6, 2010 (excluding holidays)
Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15-9 p.m.
on the AUM campus in the East room, 10th floor, Library Tower.

Internship Dates: March 6-20, 2010


Fee Information:
Participates have the option of paying for the entire program or using the payment plan. 
Fee includes textbooks and required reading books.

Due at the time of registration $435
*registration fee is non-refundable after the first class meeting
Second payment due on or before November 2 - $680
Final payment due on or before February 1 - $680
Total Cost $1,795 

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CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION
CALL (334) 244-3804

 
Certificate Programs

 Some of our Certificate Programs

Event Planning Certificate 

Event Planning Certificate trains you in all the core components of planning an event. Upon completion you are adequately qualified to work with any of the industry professionals such as: hotel/hospitality, rental companies, caters, florist or even go into business for yourself.

A 28 week program with 54 hours classroom hours plus an additional 24 hours of electives and a 10 hour practicum/final project for a total of 89 hours.

Saturday May 1st mandatory final project date, all students are required to be there from decoration to completion of event.

Oct. 13, 2009 -May 11, 2009
Classes meet from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. on Tuesday Nights
Classes will not meet Nov. 24, Dec.15, 22 and 29.

Fees/Cost $1125 (breaks down to $12.50 per hour)
$250 registration Fee due at the time of registration (non-refundable after the first class $50 retained before the first class.)
$438 first payment due on or before Nov. 17th
$437 second payment due on or before March 16th

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Bookkeeping & Accounting Certificate Program
 
Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping with an emphasis on general accounting principles and terminology. It is ideal for small or new business owners who want a better understanding of financial concepts as well as those who want to venture into bookkeeping as a career path.

570 Bookkeeping & Accounting Certificate Program
September 15 - November 3
6 - 8 p.m. (Tue & Thu)
Lamar Smith
Location: North Room, 10th Floor, Library Tower
(15 Sessions) $595

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