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About The Professional Interior Design Course

Do you want to create beautiful spaces and design your world? The Interior Design Academy's Professional Interior Design Course may be just for you.

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About the Professional Interior Design Course

The Professional Interior Design Course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as an interior designer. The course offers you a unique opportunity to develop a full or part time career as a professional interior designer or to use your skills as a profitable sideline.


How The Interior Design Course Is Structured

Provided by distance learning, The Professional Interior Design Course comprises of 12 in-depth tutorials delivered to you by your choice of post or email, over 12 or 24 weeks.


Support From A Dedicated Team

Our dedicated team of Student Services Coordinators are here to assist you every step of the way, and are here to help you complete your course.

Online interior design course structure

Course Structure

Provided by distance learning, The Professional Interior Design Course comprises of 12 in-depth tutorials delivered to you via email or student portal, over 12 or 24 weeks.

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How The Interior Design Course is structured?

Provided by distance learning, The Professional Interior Design Course comprises of 12 in-depth tutorials delivered to you via email or student portal, over 12 or 24 weeks. This interior design course is self-paced and you may take as long as one year to complete your assignments and graduate from the Academy.

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Your Award and Recognition

The Professional Interior Design Course offer graduates awards and recognition for successfully completing the course. See what you can achieve.

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Obtain your Certificate of Completion and Interior Design Identification Pass

At the end of this 12 tutorial course you will have reached a level of skill where you can competently handle all freelance assignments and realistically expect to be well paid for your efforts. If you successfully complete your course, you are entitled to become accredited with The Interior Design Academy and our international affiliates.

What you van achieve at online Interior Design Course

What You Can Achieve

A full or part-time career as an interior designer offers one of the few remaining opportunities for individual freedom, self-expression and financial gain.

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Open the door to a world of opportunity

A full or part-time career in interior design offers one of the few remaining opportunities for individual freedom, self-expression and financial gain. It's also a lot of fun and can lead to varying degrees of fame and fortune.


Be prepared for one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life!

Interior design is one of the few professions that does not discriminate in any way. You can be any age, sex, race or religion and become a successful interior designer. You can work from home or office. To a large degree you can choose your own hours and the nature of the work you accept.

Do you have what it takes to do the online Interior Design Course

What's Required On Your Part?

So what's required of you to become a professional interior designer capable of handling any and all assignments?

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What's Required On Your Part?

So what's required of you to become a professional interior designer capable of handling any and all assignments?


There is a range of other lucrative freelance and full-time work to be obtained

More and more private individuals, businesses, builders, architects and real estate agents are relying on freelance interior designers. With thousands of homes, home units, offices and retail premises to be designed or renovated, why not? However, as you'll discover, the need for your design skills doesn't end here.

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The Experts Behind Your Course

Many respected Australian interior designers and design writers have contributed to this course provided by The Interior Design Academy.

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Information from the pulse of the industry.

The Interior Design Academy has recruited many respected interior designers and design writers to assist you throughout your online interior design course. Their skills and experience, covering all industry areas, will provide you with an intimate knowledge of how to to take on any brief.


Course writer & senior tutor: Simon Savage

Interior and Building Designer. Simon holds a master's degree in interior design and his designs and projects regularly feature in Australian interior design magazines. Simon is also Senior Tutor of this course.


Senior tutor: Lisa Hallett

Lisa originally hails from England, though she has been living in Australia since 1979. Lisa studied at the Randwick Design Centre, (now the Design Centre Enmore) and has worked for both large and small companies.


Hand in hand with your tutor

You and your tutor work together to develop ideas and material relating specifically to the areas of interior design work that most interest you.

Online interior design course accreditation

Course Accreditation

The Interior Design Academy and The Professional Interior Design Course are approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC).

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Accreditation rom academic leaders

The Interior Design Academy and The Professional Interior Design Course are approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). The Academy is also a proud member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and Adult Learning Australia.


About the IARC

The IARC provides a system for distinguishing quality post-secondary education including vocational education, distance education, adult and continuing education.


About the IAPCC

The IAPCC is the global industry association for private post-secondary schools, institutes and colleges that provide career-specific educational programs.


Qualification required to work as an interior designer

Interior design is a self-regulated industry. This means that you need not have any professional qualification or memberships to official (or non-official) bodies or associations in order to work in the industry. Many professional interior designers are self-taught or simply have a natural flair. You will find what you 'can do' is far more highly regarding in the industry than any qualification you can obtain.

Online interior design course contents

Course Contents

The Interior Design Academy has created this online interior design course with the beginner interior designer in mind.

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Discover your online interior design course

Our interior design course is a well rounded, practical and up-to-date course, which offers the skills and knowledge to find success as an interior designer. Listed below is just a snapshot of the information presented over twelve, easy to understand tutorials for you to read at your own pace.


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This introduction presents you with just some of the many opportunities you have as an interior designer, from colour consultancy to corporate design. The tutorial begins with an exploration of international design periods of the 18th and 19th centuries, to the birth of modern interior design and beyond.

Online interior design course fees

Course Fees

The Interior Design Academy is an affordable and accessible way to pursue your design career.

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How much does it cost?

The Interior Design Academy is an affordable and accessible way to pursue your design career. With flexible payment options and course guarantees, this course allows you to study with ease and peace of mind. Because the course is provided entirely online, you can study from anywhere in the world.

Your online interior design course guarantees

Academy Guarantees

Our first guarantee is simple and straightforward. We do not accept students into this course unless we have a reasonable expectation that they are capable of completing their course.

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Study with confidence

Our first guarantee is simple and straightforward. We do not accept students into this course unless we have a reasonable expectation that they are capable of completing their course. As such, please ensure you complete the Tutor Information section of your application.

Online interior design course common questions

Common Questions

View frequently asked questions and learn more about this online interior design course.

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How long does the course take?

Your online interior design course can be delivered to you over either 12 or 24 weeks. The course is designed to be self-paced, meaning their are no set deadlines for your work. Whilst it is recommended that you submit work on a regular basis and get into the habit of keeping deadlines, you have up to a year to submit your work.

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Online interior design course graduate stories and reviews

Graduate Stories and Reviews

The Interior Design Academy is proud to have assisted many people to designing success, or to have played a part in them developing a niche career for themselves.

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Nothing excites us more than to hear of the achievements of our graduates.

We get as much satisfaction and pleasure from our graduates' successes as they do themselves and for this reason, we are proud to share some of the success stories and interior design course reviews of our many interior design course graduates with you here.

Georgie O

Georgie O

I was commissioned to fit-out a display home for my first job! All the skills and knowledge I had just acquired came into play which gave me the confidence to believe in my decisions and just go for it!

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Nikki P

Nikki P

I have gone on to assist hundreds of clients over the years to create beautiful interior and exterior designs for their homes.

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Jane I

Jane I

As a result of studying this course, I am much more comfortable selecting cabinetry colours and wall colour choices for our homeowners.

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Lucinda S

Lucinda S

The writer William Stegner once said, “Talent can’t be taught, but it can be awakened”. This is what The Interior Design Academy’s Professional Interior Design Course gave me.

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Becc B

Becc B

To compare it, I have studied at Harvard, yet I feel this course better prepared me for real life, on the job experience.

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Online interior design course - Helpful Interior Design and Industry Information

Helpful Interior Design and Industry Information

Get the best interior design tips straight from The Interior Design Academy. From dealing with clients to choosing the perfect rug, our tutors have the knowledge that can help you take your skills to the next level. Bookmark this page to check back for our regular updates!

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Nothing excites us more than to hear of the achievements of our graduates.

We get as much satisfaction and pleasure from our graduates' successes as they do themselves and for this reason, we are proud to share some of the success stories and interior design course reviews of our many interior design course graduates with you here.

Choosing Bold Colour

Choosing Bold Colour

Go bold or go home! Nothing transforms a room like a lick of paint, especially in a standout colour. However, don’t go down this route out of a pure desire to be “on trend”. Advise clients to focus on choosing colours they simply love, and suit the space, as these will stand the test of time. Nobody wants to be repainting every year or two!

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Light and Space

Light and Space

Always make a point to use natural light to the best of your ability. Place areas of most use (ie. dining or living areas) in the spaces that get the most light. Avoid crowding items into a space as this can make it feel smaller and darker. Better to choose a few high quality items and give them room to breathe.

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Kid-Friendly Living

Kid-Friendly Living

When it comes to designing living spaces for clients with children, there are a few extra considerations. For example: avoid obvious potential hazards such as glass-topped tables, and furniture with sharp corners. Sofas with removable covers will be invaluable when it comes to inevitable spills and smudges. Added storage will also come in handy when it comes time to tidy up! In general, a kid-friendly space should prioritise practicality, versatility and comfort.

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Substance Trumps Style

Substance Trumps Style

The best designers are those who can find compromise between their artistic vision and the practical needs of their client. For example: an expensive white leather sofa would be a very poor choice for a client with kids and a dog, no matter how well it fits in the colour scheme! Something durable and easy to clean might be a better option for a family.

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It's all smoke and mirrors - but drop the smoke

It's all smoke and mirrors - but drop the smoke

Familiar with the saying 'it's all smoke and mirrors'? There is real substance to this comment (well maybe leave the smoke out). Strategically placed decorative mirrors can make a small space feel larger. Placing mirrors directly opposite windows will add an instant brightness in any space that with limited lighting.

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Blogs

The Interior Design Academy is proud to have assisted many people to designing success, or to have played a part in them developing a niche career for themselves.

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Nothing excites us more than to hear of the achievements of our graduates.

We get as much satisfaction and pleasure from our graduates' successes as they do themselves and for this reason, we are proud to share some of the success stories and interior design course reviews of our many interior design course graduates with you here.

What it takes to be an Interior Designer

What it takes to be an Interior Designer

In today’s society many people are starting to realise that enjoying your work is the key to a happier life, and many are opting for careers that facilitate their creativity such as interior design.

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How to select the right rug size for your room

How to select the right rug size for your room

A rug has the ability to make or break a room. Comfort and appeal aside, a rug can define a space, allude to size and unify a room. It can also act as an anchor and focal point. To create balance and a finished look, a rug should be scaled to not only fit within the dimensions of a room but also to work with the furniture it shares the space with.

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Make The Most of Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Make The Most of Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Today marks the official start of one of the biggest local and international retail sales. The Black Friday sales provide shoppers with the chance to grab goods greatly discounted over one weekend. These sales spill over into Cyber Monday, a recent counterpart to the event, which offers even further deals to online shoppers.

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Design Story: Styling for sale

Design Story: Styling for sale

Styling the interior of homes for sale involves reworking an interior to make the space more palatable to buyers. Here is a guide to styling for sale.

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Do I need a qualification to be an interior designer?

Do I need a qualification to be an interior designer?

In a world of hazy Google searches, suspect customer service advice and organisations confusing fact with sales opportunities, there’s really no doubt why the number one question staff at The Interior Design Academy are asked is: Do I need a qualification to be an interior designer?

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About The Interior Design Academy

About Us

The Interior Design Academy is a division of Australian News & Feature Service Pty Ltd. Our company was established in 1988. Our directors have more than 25 years' experience in the field of distance learning and have trained students in more than 80 countries and territories.

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About The Interior Design Academy

The contributors and tutors to this online interior design course are all professional designers and professional writers in the industry.

Contact The Interior Design Academy

Contact Us

As our course is conducted online all correspondence to and from the Academy, including tutorials and assignments, is via email or student portal and therefore, we find written communication is best.

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Get in touch with us

As our course is conducted online all correspondence to and from the Academy, including tutorials and assignments, is via email or student portal and therefore, we find written communication is best.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Online interior design course student support

Student Support

The student and graduate support page will assist you with any administrative queries or requests you may have. Please click here to request a replacement diploma, update an I.D. pass or get help with an assignment.

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How can the Academy help you today?

This student support page will assist you with any administrative queries or requests you may have. From this page you can do things like request a replacement diploma, update an I.D. pass or get help with an assignment. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch with the academy via email.

Light and Space
Design 101

Light and Space

Always make a point to use natural light to the best of your ability. Place areas of most use (ie. dining or living areas) in the spaces that get the most light. Avoid crowding items into a space as this can make it feel smaller and darker. Better to choose a few high quality items and give them room to breathe.

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Choosing Bold Colour

Choosing Bold Colour

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Kid-Friendly Living

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Substance Trumps Style

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It's all smoke and mirrors - but drop the smoke

It's all smoke and mirrors - but drop the smoke

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Swatch Every Wall

Swatch Every Wall

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Michael B Profile

Michael B

I have completed the first projects for Späce Wellbeing Design, my interior design company, and launched my website.

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Georgie O Profile

Georgie O

I was commissioned to fit-out a display home for my first job! All the skills and knowledge I had just acquired came into play which gave me the confidence to believe in my decisions and just go for it!

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Jo L Profile

Jo L

No two days are the same and I’m working in a creative industry I love.

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Natasha C

It is the most rewarding feeling seeing your ideas come to life.

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Natalie R Profile

Natalie R

I am now using my skills and knowledge to run a styling blog on my website, Life-Styled - Tasmania.

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Joanne E Profile

Joanne E

Since graduating, I have been concentrating on refurbishing my small business – 6 accommodation units and the restaurant which opens to the public.

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Michelle A Profile

Michelle A

I won the 2020 Houzz service award based on the wonderful testimonials and feedback from clients.

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Nikki P Profile

Nikki P

I have gone on to assist hundreds of clients over the years to create beautiful interior and exterior designs for their homes.

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Jane I Profile

Jane I

As a result of studying this course, I am much more comfortable selecting cabinetry colours and wall colour choices for our homeowners.

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Joanne S

Don’t be put off thinking you need a degree. A lot of interior design thinkers are not compatible with the lecture hall environment of study [but] this course is a great alternative, as long as you are willing to put in the hard yards.

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Lucinda S Profile

Lucinda S

The writer William Stegner once said, “Talent can’t be taught, but it can be awakened”. This is what The Interior Design Academy’s Professional Interior Design Course gave me.

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Jennifer E Profile

Jennifer E

My interior design business, Divine Design Homescapes, is now operating and I work in conjunction with builders, trades, architects, retail, real estate companies and also corporate and private styling events.

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Kellie G Profile

Kellie G

Being employed in an area that I am passionate about and waking up excited to ‘go to work’, is an amazing sensation.

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Becc B Profile

Becc B

To compare it, I have studied at Harvard, yet I feel this course better prepared me for real life, on the job experience.

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Primrose S Profile

Primrose S

Since completing the course last year, I have successfully set up my own business Primrose Interiors and am on my way to producing a lovely little portfolio of work from several homes in the region.

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Susan O

I would highly recommend this course, whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for years. You never stop learning.

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Dimitra A Profile

Dimitra A

My favourite thing about my job is seeing my clients’ faces light up once we have completed the changes. I once had a client who turned to me and said, “I think I no longer want to sell” after seeing her home set up for the photo shoot.

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Jayde C Profile

Jayde C

I was even able to conduct work for two clients while still completing my studies and felt, even at that stage, the confidence to take on all required duties.

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Deanna Profile

Deanna

I love working as an interior stylist, and without the knowledge from this interior design course, it would have never been possible.

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Lorena O Profile

Lorena O

After spending some 20 years in sales and marketing and always having a flair for interiors and styling, I decided that I needed to pursue my passion...

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Sara B Profile

Sara B

I was looking for a course which provided me not only with theory and know-how, but was also particularly career focused and emphasised the practical aspect of working within interior design

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Helen S Profile

Helen S

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the content supplied each week and researching for the assignments, as it allowed me to expand into new areas I hadn’t worked in before.

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Anita R Profile

Anita R

I recommend this course to people of any age. The course is interesting, down to earth and suitable for those who have no prior experience in design to those who are already in the business.

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Annette B Profile

Annette B

Living in a country town I would not have had the opportunity to study interior design, let alone have a career, were it not for the convenience of the correspondence course.

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Marie M Profile

Marie M

The money I have earned from my interior design business has well and truly paid for my course fees. I love having my own business, “Inspirational Interiors”

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Elisha B

I have now been working in the industry 9 months and can you believe it? I have now been promoted to Head Interior Designer!

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Sarah R Profile

Sarah R

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this interior design course to anyone. Whether a beginner or someone looking to refine their skills in interior design, this course can help you!

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Mariella K Profile

Mariella K

My tutor, Simon Savage, was available at any time needed, providing me with decisive encouragement and advice.. I can truly say he was my lifeline!

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Carissa E Profile

Carissa E

As a teenager I used to love rearranging my bedroom and sketching different designs… As time moved on the passion remained and I decided to do some research, that is when I found The Professional Interior Design Course with the Interior Design Academy.

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Oriel H Profile

Oriel H

I discovered my focus for future work in the field of interior design … designing for clients with particular health needs or those who desire to live in a chemical free environment.

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Michele B Profile

Michele B

The course overall was realistic and very practical. It really had given me exactly what I wanted and needed: the sufficient knowledge and confidence leading to the successful opening on a design business. In fact, it has given me a lot more!

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Claire W Profile

Claire W

I would recommend the Academy time and time again to anyone looking to break into interior design as a solid foundation of all knowledge required!

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Shae M Profile

Shae M

My dream is to be the boss of my own company and manage a brilliant, thriving interior design business. I am definitely on the right path after completing The Professional Interior Design Course.

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Vivienne TC Profile

Vivienne TC

I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a new career path in design and decorating as it was thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding.

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Jeaneen K Profile

Jeaneen K

Confidence is the first step in starting any journey. The Professional Interior Design Course on offer by The Interior Design Academy was the first pivotal step I took to embark on my career in the interior design industry.

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Lisa H Profile

Lisa H

After searching the Internet and reading about the various correspondence courses on offer, I discovered The Interior Design Academy’s Professional Interior Design Course. I felt that it was the one for me.

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Monika N Profile

Monika N

With the knowledge I have gained, I now know that I can be a success and run my own consulting business. I have already completed a number of projects to the satisfaction of clients who also said they would refer my services to others seeking advice with their design or decoration problems.

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Sofia LC Profile

Sofia LC

I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course and it’s the best study decision I’ve ever made. The course covered everything I was hoping for and more; from colour schemes, plans and ecofriendly designs. It was easy to follow and there was no pressure.

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Victoria M Profile

Victoria M

I had always wanted to be in the interior design space however, I thought it would be more lucrative to be trained as a graphic designer. After many years in corporate life, I needed to do something for me. I decided The Professional Interior Design Course offered by The Interior Design Academy wrapped up the theory and processes in the areas I wanted training and delivered a course in a flexible format that suited my full-time employment and home commitments.

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Danni F Profile

Danni F

The Interior Design Academy has helped turn my dream of being a qualified Interior Designer and owning my own business into a reality.

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Corrine M Profile

Corrine M

My passion lies in helping people transform their homes. Time and time again I have referred to my course assignments and tutorials to help me in my business – especially in terms of engagement and how to charge a client.

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Natalie P Profile

Natalie P

If I needed help with anything, the Academy was just an email or a phone call away. The team promptly attended to my queries on the few occasions I had extra questions and were friendly and always willing to help!

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Kia K Profile

Kia K

The biggest plus for me with this course was the flexibility of distance learning. This interior design course is well written and very up to date. I really appreciated my tutor’s feedback and that support was important to the whole learning process.

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Karen O

Completing my studies with The Interior Design Academy has given me such confidence and a great sense of satisfaction. I have already made a name for myself and now that I am a qualified professional interior designer I can get my business going.

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Leeanne W Profile

Leeanne W

I would thoroughly recommend The Professional Interior Design Course to anyone wanting to extend themselves. It does not matter what age you are, you can do this course because the help and support are always at hand. If I can do it, anyone can.

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