Home Improvement Training Courses

There are many home improvement training directions that you can take and make a career.

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These options range from actual home improvement to selling to interior design and more. There are a number of great career options in this fast-paced industry as well as entrepreneurial opportunities for those looking to start their own business. If you love working outdoors and indoors, use your creativity, skill, and knowledge to enhance the look of a home, office complex, park, and more. You can work in home remodeling and repair either as an interior designer, landscape designer, or any of the construction related careers. You could also go into real estate or property management. Look up information on these home careers.

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Selected Universities with Home Improvement Training and Home Care Courses

Westwood College

• Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management
• Associate Degree in Construction Management

Colorado Technical University and Colorado Technical University Online

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Property Management

• Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
• Associate of Science Degree Kitchen and Bath Design
• Diploma in Residential Planning

Savannah College of Art and Design

• Master of Arts in Interior Design

Home Improvement Education and Training

Do-it-yourself home improvement training, home repair, decorating and gardening projects, home improvement how-tos, online courses, tutorials and guides are all geared toward training students to be competent in their home improvement careers. Course may include home inspector training, home remodeling and repair, carpentry, plumbing courses, etc.

Other courses may include painting, wallpaper installing, insulation, woodworking, electrical work, air conditioning and heating, flooring, masonry, concrete, wood decks, interior decorating, gardening, and how to save energy, etc.

Home Improvement Careers

Over the last several years, there has been major reorganization and resurgence in home maintenance and improvement industries. Basic skills are important to be successful in home maintenance and improvement. In addition, reading skills are important to understand instructions, plans, and technical manuals.

Oral and written communications skills are also important for communicating with clients and co-workers, and mathematical skills are vital for measuring, estimating, and calculating dimensions and volumes. Knowledge of standard and metric systems is important as well. Occupational opportunities include building contractors, appraisers, property inspectors, maintenance supervisors, salespersons, planners, etc.

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Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

Popular jobs in the home improvement industry include retail store manager, hardware store manager, building inspector, operations manager, etc. The annual income in the United States ranges between $40,000 to $75,000 a year. With home improvement training and certification, the income range is generally higher.