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Study interior design in an affordable, accessible way with flexible payment plans and full online access. Learn from anywhere in the world at a pace that suits you.
Flexible Payment Options That Make It Easier to Get Started
Learn from working interior designers
Study 100% online, on your schedule
Build real projects, not just theory
Graduate with a recognised diploma
Flexible Online Learning
Study at your own pace with no deadlines or fixed schedules.
What You’ll Learn as You Progress Through the Course
The Professional Interior Design Diploma is a structured online interior design course delivered through 12 in-depth tutorials. Designed for flexible distance learning, the programme supports anyone wanting to learn how to get into interior design or looking to become an interior designer with practical, career-focused training.
Unlike traditional interior design night classes, this fully online format allows you to study at your own pace while building real-world skills and a professional portfolio.
Build practical skills, create a strong portfolio, and graduate industry-ready. No prior experience required.
The British College of Interior Design offers a clear pathway to become an interior designer through flexible, structured online training. Designed for those exploring how to get into interior design, this specialist UK programme delivers the depth of a professional residential interior design course, with the flexibility many seek over traditional interior design night classes. Build practical skills, create a strong portfolio, and graduate industry-ready. No prior experience required.
Learn Directly from Interior Design Experts
Gain knowledge from respected interior designers and design writers who guide you through your online course and share real industry insight.
Build Practical Skills Through Real Projects
Develop real-world design skills through applied projects that reflect genuine interior design briefs and professional practice.
Study Online at a Time That Works for You
Study anywhere with fully online lessons. Complete the course in 12 weeks or take up to one year to finish at your own pace.
Prepare for Real Client Work
Learn how to work confidently with clients, present design concepts, and build the foundations for your own interior design business.
With over 35 years of design education experience, we’ve helped thousands begin successful interior design careers. Your journey could be next.
Recognised Diploma
Graduate with a Diploma and Pass upon completion
12 Comprehensive Modules
Comprehensive modules you can reference long after graduation
Personal Tutor Feedback
Individual feedback from an experienced interior designer.
Flexible Payments and Guarantee
Upfront or instalments available, plus a 7-day money-back guarantee.
You’ll receive your Diploma of Professional Interior Design from The British College of Interior Design. Fully approved by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), this recognised qualification, combined with practical assignments, helps you build a strong portfolio and gain the skills to launch your interior design career.
This online interior design course is designed for beginners. You’ll learn industry skills, complete practical projects, and receive personalised feedback from your tutor, giving you the confidence to become an interior designer and take on freelance projects or full-time professional work.
The course is fully online, delivered via email and your student portal. Flexible study options allow you to complete tutorials weekly or fortnightly, from home or anywhere in the world, making it ideal for working professionals or those exploring home interior design classes.
You can finish in 12 weeks with weekly tutorials or 24 weeks with fortnightly tutorials. You have up to one year to complete all 12 tutorials at your own pace, giving you flexibility to balance study with work or personal commitments.
Yes. Each tutorial includes practical assignments that mirror real-world interior design tasks. You’ll develop skills for commercial and residential interior design, planning, and client work while building a portfolio to showcase your abilities to future clients or employers.
From as Low as £10 per Week
Choose an upfront payment or spread the cost over instalments. View all payment options below, or fill out our form to receive the full course guide and full fee options.
7-Day Trial Period
Examine the first tutorial for seven days before committing. If you decide not to continue within this period, you will receive a full refund of any fees paid.
The British College of Interior Design is part of International News Syndicate Ltd, with over 35 years’ experience in media, training, and distance education. We teach students in 80+ countries. While interior design principles are universal, our course is tailored for those living and working in the UK.
The British College of Interior Design and The Professional Interior Design Course are approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). The College is a member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges.
❝ I have been making professional floor plans and 3D visualisations for quite some time. My graphic background and photography experience eventually led me to the field of interior design. I was looking for something with which I could bundle, connect and expand the separate elements I offer my clients.❞
Lucy G Interior Design Course Graduate
Chintankumar G Construction Firm Design Consultant - Interior Design Course Graduate
❝ Currently, I am working as a design consultant in a retail furniture and building construction firm. I got the job right after I graduated from the course. ❞
❝ The Professional Interior Design Course has allowed me to build a solid basis to create my business and start in this industry. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to seriously learn interior design skills at their own pace. Thank you, BCID, for such a great introduction to interior design. ❞
Cecile G Interior Design Course Graduate
What Our Graduates Say...
What Our Graduates Say
Trusted by graduates worldwide who have turned their passion into a professional interior design career.
"The Professional Interior Design Course has allowed me to build a solid basis to create my business and start in this industry. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to seriously learn interior design skills at their own pace. Thank you, BCID, for such a great introduction to interior design."
"Now I am positive I have found my passion and I am looking forward to making a positive impact on people's lives through my own interior design practice."
"I have never looked back, as pursuing this training has opened so many doors for me through a career change, having my own business, working the hours that suit me and meeting creative designers."
Interior Design Consultant in Sussex - Interior Design Course Graduate
"The course has given me all the tools I needed to do succeed, from teaching me how to meet a brief to keeping track of the costings for a project. It covers professional practice for interior designers and I feel well equipped for the future."
"I was thrilled to be asked to take on a full house colour consultation - a paid job for a 'real' client … I rose to the challenge and found the entire process flowed relatively easily with the help of all the various course notes."