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Painter & decorator course
Try the job before you commit: prepare a surface, apply a clean finish, work safely, price a job and hand over work your client will remember.
- 13 five-minute lessons
- 3 levels
- 13-page PDF guide
- English & French
- Certificate of completion
Why a painter and decorator stays essential in the age of AI
- Every old wall hides defects you have to see, touch and test on site.
- Preparing a surface takes a hand that adapts to each crack and each old coat.
- In an occupied home, you work around people, their furniture and their routines.
Is it for you? Five signs
- You like seeing a clean result.
- You are patient and careful.
- You would rather move than sit.
- You do not mind getting dirty.
- You enjoy transforming a room.
Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.
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What you'll be able to do
- Read and assess a surface
- Prepare, fill and skim
- Apply paint and wallcoverings
- Work without harming your health
- Price a job by the square metre
- Hand over and sign off a job
The programme
Level 1 – Beginner
- D1Job, entry routes and AI
- D2Surfaces and assessment
- D3Tools and equipment
- D4Health and safety
Level 2 – Intermediate
- I1Protection and preparation
- I2Fillers and finish standards
- I3Choosing and applying
- I4Wallpapers and fabrics
Level 3 – Expert
- E1Facades and exteriors
- E2Colour, mood, decoration
- E3Measuring, quotes, margin
- E4Paint defects and handover
- E5Team leader and self-employed
The full guide: 6 chapters
- The basics of the job
- Painting a room in 5 steps
- Key figures
- The toolkit
- Textbook case: a 1930s flat
- Painter's glossary
Prices
The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.
13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.
Path + full guide, English and French editions included.
1-hour interactive course with final exam and a certificate in your name.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in the painter & decorator course?
A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.
Will AI replace a painter and decorator?
Every old wall hides defects you have to see, touch and test on site. Preparing a surface takes a hand that adapts to each crack and each old coat. In an occupied home, you work around people, their furniture and their routines.
Is the course available in English and French?
Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.
How do I receive the course?
Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.