WFCP Digital Certification Projects

WFCP™ Digital Certification Projects

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AttainingWFCP Certification just got quicker and easier. WFCP and Minutes Matter have teamed up to provide you the opportunity to do their Design and Fabrication Specialist and Master Projects online.

What’s in it for me?
Technology is quickly becoming a necessity in today’s business arena; by embracing it you’ll gain the skill sets to be a tech savvy Specialist or Master.

Move to the top of WFCP certification quicker and easier allowing you to market yourself as the go-to window fashion pro in your area.

We know you are time crunched, so we have streamlined the process plus we’ll provide support and project management 24/7. You can complete the projects from the comfort of your home office at your own pace.

Here’s how it works:
Register for one of the Projects in our Education Center/Shop
If you have 30 credits and have successfully completed the Specialist test; register for the Specialist Design Consultant or Fabrication Specialist projects or both!

If you have completed your Specialist Project, taken the Master test and have 45 credits; register for the Master Design Consultant or Fabrication Master projects or both!

Once you’re register you will receive a confirmation email with your username and password to access the WFCP Specialist or Master Forum and can get started.

Complete project files including fabric swatches, digital mood boards and project renderings will be housed in these privately hosted forums where members can work on their projects, post questions and submit them for grading. 24/7 support will be offered through tutorials.

You have 90 days to complete your project or Fast Track to the next level using the timelines provided.

You’ll be a WFCP Specialist or Master before you know it. Click on the Shops button and select the WFCP Digital Certification level that is right for you to get started!

Get a sneak peek at our WFCP Specialist and Master Forums

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Window Fashion Vision Digital Certification Project

Frequently Asked Questions

1	What is Digital Certification?
	It’s state-of-the-art industry certification. We believe that technology is quickly becoming a necessity in today’s business arena; by embracing it you’ll gain the skill sets to be a tech savvy Specialist or Master. With digital certification you can move to the top of quicker and easier allowing you to market yourself as the go-to window fashion pro in your area. We know you are time crunched, so we have streamlined the process; plus we’ll provide support and project management 24/7. You can complete the projects from the comfort of your home office at your own pace. We’ve made it so simple and easy, that if you are in the window fashions business you SHOULD be a Window Fashion Certified Professional.
2	What is Studio 3.0?
	Studio 3.0 is a design software that maximizes the design process, saves hours of time during consultations, and eliminates costly communication errors! Studio 3.0 includes basic window treatments, M'Fay Patterns illustrations, Pate Meadows Patterns illustrations, wall templates, and the color palette so that you can create beautiful elevation renderings. Now every detail of the design can be evaluated before fabrication begins, including color and fabric. Also included is Studio Planner, a space planning software program which allows you to move furniture with a click of a button! Simply drag-and-drop images to see where to place furniture in your room setting. All images are birds-eye-view, rendered to scale, and include color to make illustrating even faster! Click on the icon to learn more.
3	What if I don’t know how to use Studio 3.0?
	Not a problem! That is one of the reasons we have entered into this partnership with Minutes Matter. They are one of the most innovative companies in our industry and will provide you with the tools and support you need to expand your technology expertise and become a proficient renderer. Besides Studio 3.0 is so easy to learn!!!
4	Do I have to be an advanced WFCP member to do the projects?
	No, you must be either a basic or advanced WFCP member. If you are not a member, you may join and progress through the levels. For new members, we will grandfather WFCP credits received as a non member for the past year.
5	What are the prerequisites for digital certification?
	You must be a WFCP associate taken either the Specialist test to do the Specialist Project. You must be a WFCP Specialist and taken the Master test to do the Master Project.
6	I haven’t taken my Specialist test can I do my project?
	No, you must progress through the levels in order. To be eligible to do the Specialist project you must have passed your Associate test, your Specialist test and accumulated 30 credits. To do your Master project you must have passed the associate test, Specialist test and project, taken the Master test and accumulated 45 credits.
7	How do I find out if I have enough credits and have taken the test so I can do the project?
	If you unsure if you can do the project contact the WFCP team( hyperlink to deb’s email address) or call WFCP at 651-293-1544. We’ll be glad to check your education summary
8	How long do I have to complete my project?
	You have 90 days from the date you register. Minutes Matter has extended its licensing period on Studio 3.0 exclusively for WFCP to 90 days. This is more than enough time with our simplified process. Check out the timelines in the WFCP Forums to see how you can Fast Track Certify.
9	I am a workroom and sell window treatments retail and fabricate for designers. Which project should I do?
	You should choose the project that is the best fit for your business focus. If you are sell window fashions to the consumer and to-the- trade then our suggestion is to do both! Use your certifications to market your expertise to designers with the WFCP Fabrication certification and to the consumers with the WFCP Design consultant certification.
10	What happens once I complete the project?
	You will submit your project by upload your project files to the appropriate WFCP Final Project forum for grading.
11	How is it graded?
	The WFCP team will review and grade your projects. You’ll receive notification of passing along with comments, a press release and new WFCP logo within 2 weeks
12	How do I show fabrics and finishes and hardware?
	There are several ways- downloading pictures from websites, swiping jpegs from the internet or taking photos yourself. All the details are explained in the Studio 3.0 Webinar. We cannot stress enough how important it is to build a knowledge base before doing the project. The webinar and tutorial is an investment of 2 – ½ hours of your time and will give you a skill set you can immediately translate to your business. Link http://www.minutesmatterstudio.com/Studio_Tutorial/Studio%20Tutorial.html
13	What if I don’t want to go online to complete my project?
	In the case that you are web phobic, all the project files are in pdf or jpg format and can be downloaded and printed off to complete the project. Contact WFCP for more details if you wish to submit your project offline.