Online courses for Interior Designers and Virtual Assistants

We are excited to offer Interior Design Courses tailor made for professionals in the Interior Design Industry.

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45 minute Free Introduction to Sketchup

  • If you are serious about learning SketchUp for interior, kitchen, or bathroom design, then this FREE webinar is for you! You will learn how you can use Sketchup in your interior design business for interior design, kitchens and bathrooms. You will also learn how V-Ray (a plug-in) can turn your designs into realistic 3d renders

  • In the fast changing design and technology world, clients are expecting to see 3D designs and with the recent introduction to AI, clients are also expecting to see photo realistic renders. Sketchup and the V-Ray extension will set you apart.

  • Instructor: John Kaplar

Mastering Sketchup +V-Ray

  • 15 hours of course material

    16 Lessons

    Includes 1000 pre-made objects to download

    Lifetime access

  • Learn how to install Sketchup and V-Rat. How to create 3D realistic renders with V-Ray. Learn how to send your models to Layout and create 2D elevations and diagrams

  • Instructor: John Kaplar

Sketchup for Kitchen and Baths

  • Using SketchUp and V-Ray to Model Kitchens and Baths in 3-D

  • 15 hours of instruction covering 62 lessons with a 1000 downloadable kitchen and bath objects. Lifetime access

  • Instructor: John Kaplar

V-Ray for Sketchup

  • 11 hours of course material

    31 Lessons

    3 Full Examples

    From start to finish, see how to use V-Ray to turn models into photorealistic images

    Lifetime access

  • Learn how to use the V-Ray user interface in Sketchup. Learn how to use lighting to create realistic renders. The course also includes details on how to use materials and textures which are crucial in creating realistic renders

  • Instructor: John Kaplar

Mastering Chief Architect

  • Produce impeccable construction documentation with ease. Our course equips you with the knowledge to generate detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, and schedules, ensuring seamless communication with contractors and builders

  • In addition to the learning modules and amazing content used, you’ll also receive all the plan, layout, and settings templates formatted by Kelly Fridline. You’ll not only learn how to customize your own, but if you’d like to just get started and work with true industry standards formatted for Chief Architect, then these templates are perfect!

  • Instructor: Kelly Fridlin

Sketchup 3D Modelling - furniture, decor, lighting

  • Learn how to create custom 3D models of furniture, lighting and more

  • Embrace the power of SketchUp and turn your interior design visions into 3D realities. With dedication and guidance, you'll soon craft furniture pieces that captivate and impress clients, all while boosting your earning potential. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your career – enroll today!

  • Instructor: Sonja Capasso

Construction documents and Graphic Standards using Chief Architect

  • Join our comprehensive 6-week course on Graphic Standards and Efficient Documentation for Interior Designers. Learn industry-specific construction document standards, implement graphic standards to templates, customize layer sets, and optimize dimensioning techniques. Enhance your skills in creating interior elevations, floor plan details, and storyboarding.

  • 1 class per week, recorded for your convenience with Chief Architect software

    50-60 minutes of lecture + 30 minutes of Q&A

  • Instructor: Kelly Fridlin

Trello Project Management

  • 2 hours of one on one training to help you get started with Trello project management. We will help you to set up the 3 templates which are included in this course. We promise that you will instantly feel more organised and in control of your to-do lists! Not sure how Trello can be used in your Interior Design business? Then read this informative blog

  • The following templates are included: Client onboarding, Full Service Project Management, Order tracking

  • Instructor: Charmain Bibby

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“I am grateful for Charmain's expertise and collaborative spirit, which helped point me in the right direction to be more efficient with my project management. I highly recommend her to any business looking to become more organized and set up their interior design business for success” - Joy Pontrello, Joy Interiors