Become a Certified Interior Designer
Interior designers transform home and commercial spaces into unique, functional areas. This 100% online interior designer certification course will fully train you for a career in interior design. Upon successful course completion, you will earn the designation of Certified Residential Interior Designer by the Designer Society of America.
Course Objectives:
- Pass the Residential Interior Designer Exam (RIDE) on course completion to become a Certified Residential Interior Designer
- Understand all aspects of the interior design business - tasks, responsibilities, best practices, client service, and more
- Learn how to start and run your own interior design business
- Learn how to create a design concept and floor plan
- Understand basic elements of any interior design project and how to manipulate them
Curriculum Overview:
- Getting Started: Exploring a career in residential interior design; introduction to design basics and space planning
- History of Styles and Furnishings: Prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance to the 20th Century; and modernism, non-European influences, and furniture styles
- Elements of Design: Materials, color, textiles, lighting fundamentals, accents and accessories
- Working as a Residential Interior Designer: Industry regulations and putting it all together
Online Interior Design Training
Registration and Enrollment: You will have 9 months of access to this self-paced interior design course. This course is 100% online. Start any time.
Prerequisites and Requirements: There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Location: Online
Tuition: $2,495.00
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Course Instructor
Natasha Lima-Younts has worked in interior design for over 20 years. She graduated from Bauder Design College and went on to found Gables Interiors in Miami, Florida and Gables Plantation Designs in Albany, Georgia. Her work has been featured in magazines including Florida Architecture and Spectacular Homes, as well as on "The View," and she was chosen as Miami's "Designer for the Stars" seven years in a row. In 1999, she founded the Designer Society of America to create a sense of community and help aspiring designers achieve their goals.
Interior Designer FAQs
What is the average salary of an interior designer in Florida?
Indeed.com reported the average salary for interior designers in Florida at $62,843 as of September 2023. Salaries can vary significantly based on professional experience. The top-earning interior designers in the state of Florida make nearly $110,000 per year.
What do interior designers do?
Interior designers determine design items, such as colors, lighting, and materials to make indoor spaces functional and attractive. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, interior designers “must be able to draw, read, and edit blueprints.”
Which skills do interior designers need the most?
Interior designers can turn a plain room into something beautiful. Here are the top skills needed to be a successful interior designer:
- Creativity
- Spatial awareness
- Understanding if design practices and styles
Where do interior designers work?
Most work is completed in an office, home office, on-site in client homes, design centers, or other locations. Currently, about one in five interior designers are self-employed, and work may need to be completed during evenings or weekends, based on client schedules/needs.
Interior Designers - Employment and Education
Despite limited employment growth, about 8,200 openings for interior designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Job Stats
- Job Outlook: 1% (Little to no change)
- Number of Jobs, 2021: 93,300
- Median Pay: $60,340 per year
Source: June 2023
