1 week course £345

2 week course £725

4 week course £1,495

All course material and tools are provided. There are no hidden costs. All prices include VAT

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Painting and Decorating courses

Becoming a professional painter and decorator involves a lot more than first meets the eye. That's why our courses are designed to help you with every aspect of taking on a job. We teach you about substrates, surface preparation, measuring and pricing work, applying undercoats, the properties of different types of paint and wallpaper setting out, and then we show you how to set up on your own. We even give you a marketing plan to help you successfully launch your business.

The business start-up element of our painting and decorating courses means you can start earning in as little as four weeks. It covers everything you need to know about opening a business bank account, registering for VAT and insurance, how to do your own basic bookkeeping and how to quote jobs so you make a good profit while remaining competitive.

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1 Week Painting and Decorating Course

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Our one-week course is made up of stand-alone modules, so you can decide what to do and in what order. They're great for experienced decorators who want to add to their skills and knowledge as their business develops.

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2 Week Painting and Decorating Course

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Our two-week painting and decorating course is ideal for those who want a good introduction into all aspects of the trade along with some business training, but don't have time to do the four-week course.

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4 Week Painting and Decorating Course

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Get well on your way to completing you NVQ with our four-week professional painting and decorating course. The course covers all the basic skills, techniques and knowledge you need to start your own business, including one-week modules on painting, wallpapering, coving and wide vinyls.

Find out more about our 4 week painting and decorating courses