Course Offerings

Elevate your design aspirations and transform spaces with our Certified Residential Interior Designer course. Ideal for aspiring and experienced designers, this interior design class empowers you to expand your knowledge, advance your career prospects, and enhance your industry standing. If you love interior decorating, and want to make those dreams a reality, take the first step towards a fulfilling and thriving residential interior design career. This comprehensive interior design certification course will give you invaluable insights and foundational principles for building a successful design business. You will learn to cultivate your client base and hone your craft by engaging with our enriching, practical coursework intended to help you fine-tune your skills. In this interior designer course, you will develop the start of a compelling portfolio presentation that you can use to earn new business and captivate potential clients by showcasing your unique design concepts. The Residential Interior Designer Education (R.I.D.E.) exam is the final exam in the course and is included with your enrollment. Achieving the R.I.D.E. certificate of completion credential, endorsed by the Designer Society of America (DSA), strengthens your professional image and highlights your excellence to future clientele. As a R.I.D.E. graduate, you will receive a complimentary one-year DSA membership. This membership not only provides you with the opportunity to connect with fellow interior designers but also nurtures your ongoing professional development within the field.

Course Objectives

Learn about various design styles and movements throughout history.

Understand basic elements involved in residential interior design projects.

Understand steps required to work as a residential interior designer and start your own design business.

Develop skills in creating a design concept and floor plan for residential interior design projects.

Outline of Instruction

Getting Started

History of Styles and Furnishings

Elements of Design

Working as a Residential Interior Designer

Contact Hours

120

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

You do not need any interior design experience to participate in this course. You should, however, have a strong interest in interior design and a desire to learn.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
New York School of Interior Design: Home, by Renzi Fisher

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in taking the steps to become a Residential Interior Designer, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]