Designed to fit around real life.
Renovations rarely happen in a neat, uninterrupted sequence, and learning about them shouldn't have to either. The course is divided into five modules, with short video lessons you can work through at your own pace.
You can dip into the subjects most relevant to your project, return to a particular lesson when a decision comes up, or watch the course from beginning to end. There's no timetable to keep up with and no pressure to finish everything at once.
Across five carefully structured modules, we'll explore the key stages of a home renovation:
What you'll learn
01
Planning your project, defining your goals and understanding where to begin
02
Budgets and timescales, setting realistic expectations and allowing for the unexpected.
03
Layouts and design, making thoughtful decisions about how your home looks and works.
04
Working with professionals, choosing the right people, understanding agreements and communicating clearly.
05
Managing the renovation and finishing well. Understanding the order of work and keeping track of progress.
Want to see exactly what's covered?
Explore the full course curriculum, including individual lessons, on our Teachable learning platform.
Guidance shaped by real experience.
I'm Kristina, an architectural designer with over twenty years of personal renovation experience, alongside my professional work helping homeowners make the most of their properties. I've renovated homes myself, often while juggling work and family life, so I understand both the excitement and the uncertainty that come with it.
Through my architectural design practice, I've also seen how much difference good preparation can make. Sometimes it's about understanding the order of work. Sometimes it's knowing which questions to ask, or recognising that a small change to a layout could be more valuable than a larger extension.
I created The Renovation Academy to share that knowledge more widely. It's the sort of practical guidance I regularly give homeowners, brought together in one accessible place, so you can make decisions with a clearer understanding of what lies ahead.
Five carefully structured modules
A practical introduction to the renovation process, from the early planning stages through to the finishing details.
Short, practical video
lessons
Easy to follow and available to revisit whenever you need a reminder or a little extra guidance.
Guidance grounded in real experience
Created by an award-winning architectural designer, drawing on years of working with homeowners and renovating properties firsthand.
A confident place to begin.
Every home is different, and no course can make every renovation decision for you. What it can do, is help you understand the process, recognise the important questions and feel more comfortable with the choices ahead.
Ready to start?
A practical, self-paced online course to help you plan your renovation, understand your budget, work confidently with professionals and make informed decisions along the way.
Five carefully structured modules, with short, manageable lessons designed to give you clarity before you begin.