The Interior Fashions University

Interior Fashions University is dedicated to the promotion of long-term industry growth and success through the participation of its members -- retailers, decorators, designers, fabricators, workrooms and installers -- in establishing a higher level of education to qualify and increase the value of professional home fashion services to the consumer. Benefit What motivates people to continue their professional education? Reasons can be as varied as the individuals who participate: career advancement, networking, hearing the "gospel" from an expert. This list can be telescoped into one word: Benefit! How will this program benefit you? Higher Educational Standards. Specific guidelines and criteria are followed to ensure each seminar delivers the highest level of education and professionalism. In cooperation with the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) -- the founding organization for the official Continuing Education Unit (CEU) -- the World of Home Fashion show has scheduled a complete roster of CEU courses held in accordance with stringent guidelines for course content, concise learning outcomes and qualified speaker criteria. Earn Educational Credit. Continuing education is the professional businessperson's essential link to long-term growth and success. Today's competitive employment marketplace demands players who are knowledgeable and whose skills are up-to-date with current advancements. In addition, today's consumers are better educated and more knowledgeable about the products they are buying; they demand professionals who can provide the information they need and the service they want when making discretionary purchases. Professionals who want to succeed in the 1990s and beyond know they must rely on continuing education to help them meet the demanding expectations of doing business today. Reputable Education Source. L.C. Clark Publishing's Draperies & Window Coverings has a long history of providing quality educational courses for interior fashions professionals. You can rely on these courses to provide much-needed information in the areas of: Business Management, Design and Decorating, Installation, Personal Achievement, Sales and Workroom Techniques. How does this program work? You earn credit for each hour of continuing education taken -- .1 of a credit is accrued for each hour of study. "Certificates of Participation" are awarded for every six hours completed in each track : Business Management Design and Decorating Installation Techniques Personal Achievement Skills Sales Techniques Workroom Techniques Through this program, you can attain the following educational achievement levels: Associate of Interior Fashions for completing at least 1 1/2 hours in each of the six tracks; Professional of Interior Fashions for completing at least three hours in each of the six tracks; Masters of Interior Fashions for completing at least six hours in each of the six tracks. Course credits must be accrued within a three-year period to achieve this status. L.C. Clark Publishing Co. / Draperies & Window Coverings will maintain a transcript file for each individual who successfully completes a seminar course and will keep these records active for seven years. Copies of transcripts are available by request. The World of Home Fashion is committed to meeting and exceeding the educational needs and expectations of the industry. These new standards and guidelines will ensure a positive, rewarding and successful educational experience for all.