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When I first began my interior design diploma, I was a little overwhelmed at all the information and assessments – but with the help of very good course materials, DVDs and assistance from very helpful tutors, I found it all very interesting...

...and did manage to achieve my nationally recognised interior design diploma.

I found it all so rewarding – both personally and professionally – that I am now furthering my knowledge – and my career in interior design, by studying a further interior design diploma, on the same basis.

This one is in Curtain Making and Soft Furnishings – I am not sure I am a natural sew-er - so wish me luck!

But, if I can do it, I am sure you can do it too …. Follow your dreams!

Would you like to be an Interior Designer?

But if you really want to get on in a career in interior design, it would really be best to get a professional qualification.

Wherever you are in the world, there is bound to be something for you …

A local evening class? A course of study at a local college? An interior design diploma or degree?

Consider your situation before you start …


Can you commit to full time study, for a number of months or years?

Would a part-time interior design program, over a longer period, suit you better?

…and allow you to stay in your current job, until you have got your career in interior design well-established?

Think about your finances... Scholarships and grants may be possible, or you may need to work a little to keep the money coming in...

Click here to discover how to make good money while you study, doing something you love... (Don't worry, it's nothing dodgy! It's how I built this site!)

Look at traditional, bricks-and-mortar schools and colleges for interior design – but don’t forget online interior design courses too.

Online interior design courses, and other distance learning interior design programs, are very good for potential interior designers who have other commitments in their lives.

I found my distance learning interior design program very flexible, and easy to fit around my life.

When deciding which interior design program to follow, make sure that you get information from as many colleges for interior design, online interior design courses and other interior design programs as possible.

Look though with an open mind - you never know which colleges for interior design, or online interior design courses, might just suit you perfectly.

In much of the USA and Canada, interior designers need to be licensed, and many will require to pass the exam set by the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)...

If this applies to the geographical area where you are based, check whether the colleges for interior design, or program you wish to study includes, or prepares you for, the NCIDQ exam.

More about NCIDQ, here...

If you feel this program is not appropriate for you, you can still use many of your interior design skills and qualifications to become an 'Interior Decorator', which is currently not similarly licensed...

Have a really thorough look through all the information that the colleges send you…

Things to look out for…

• What qualification will you get at the end?
• How long will the qualification take?
• How many hours study per week/per month?
• Where will you be based?
• What topics are covered in the interior design program?
• Will you enjoy these topics? And will they be useful?
• Does the interior design college have any statistics, to tell you how many of their graduates go into a career in interior design when they qualify?

To help you decide, I have put together a selection of great interior design programs and colleges for interior design …

Request information from as many schools as you want – then you can really compare and contrast your opportunities.

Good luck with your career in interior design – I wish you very happy designing…!

Traditional 'Bricks and Mortar' Colleges (US only)

...or look through my list of courses and colleges first to get a good feel for what options are available, and which would be best for you...

Please note that although I aim to ensure the information is all correct at the date of inclusion on the website, mistakes can happen and individual institutions can make changes and updates to their courses, so you are advised to check with them directly for the most up-to-date information.

I do not have personal experience of the vast majority of the courses which appear on the PDF linked to above, or the online colleges listed below. It is up to you to check that the course you choose is fully suitable for your own requirements.

Online and Distance Learning Colleges for Interior Design

• The Art Institute Online - Bachelor in Interior Design
• Westwood College Online - Bachelor in Interior Design
• Rhodec International - Courses, Diplomas and Bachelor in Interior Design
• UK Open Learning Ltd - Interior Design Distance Learning Course - Diploma - Open to International Students
• The National Design Academy (UK based) - Courses, Diplomas and Degrees in Interior Design
• KLC School of Design (UK based) - Courses, Diplomas and Certificates in Interior Design
• The Interior Design Institute - Online Diplomas
• Interactive Design Institute - Interior & Spatial Design Diploma (HE) Course

Click here to discover how to make good money while you study, doing something you love... (Don't worry, it's nothing dodgy! It's how I built this site!)

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