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Your Course at a Glance
The Professional Interior Design Course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as an interior designer.
Fully Flexible And Online
No due dates or assignment deadlines, you work on the course at times that best suit you.
One Year To Complete
Should you need to, you can take as long as one year to complete your course.
Recognition Of Studies
Obtain your Diploma of Professional Interior Design and Interior Design Identification Pass.
12 Detailed Course Modules
Easy to use, detailed modules that become an invaluable guide for you long after graduation.
Read what our graduates say
The British College of Interior Design is proud to have assisted many people to designing success, or to have played a part in them developing a niche career for themselves.
I have now completed a number of residential projects from luxurious high end elegant homes to more relaxed beach side residences in Jersey, and sharp contemporary apartments.
Gina
CORBRIDGE INTERIOR DESIGN
Since completing the course, I have participated in designing the Addis Ababa International Airport VIP terminal, Ethiopian Airlines business class and other lounges, office spaces for insurance companies, real estate offices and a 5 star hotel with a luxurious spa.
Salome
BAROQUE ETHIOPIA INTERIORS & EVENTS
Thanks to the College I have had the confidence to complete a few projects whilst studying, and since graduating I have set up my own freelance interior design business... specialising in residential interior design.
Stacy
ENVI INTERIORS
"Interior designers are not born, they are taught. The simple truth is, it’s not that difficult. "
Simon Savage
Course writer & Senior Tutor
Personal Feedback From Your Tutor
Personalised feedback on every assignment you submit from a successful interior designer..
Flexible Payment Options
Payment plans offered over three, and six months, or pay upfront and receive a £50 discount. Looking for a different payment schedule? Get in touch, we'll be happy to help.
7-Day Money Back Guarantee
Should you decide this course is not for you, just get in touch by email within 7 days of your course start date to request your money back..
"Given an interest in interior design, a little flair and a willingness to learn, this course will equip you with the professional knowledge and skills required to succeed as an interior designer."
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 also a proud member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges.
The Professional Interior Design Course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as an interior designer. This online interior design 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.
During this interior design course you will be instructed in all aspects of interior design by a team of leading interior designers, design writers and manufacturers of design materials.
As you progress, you will be learning about the actual market place for your design skills, how to go about creating functional and appealing design concepts, selling your services and every trick of the trade to ensure your success.
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Establish a full or part-time career as an interior designer. Open the door to a world of opportunity!
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TUTORIAL ONE
This introduction presents you with just some of the many opportunities you have as an interior designer, such as residential and commercial design. The tutorial begins with an exploration the fundamental elements of interior design, as well as a brief history of interior design. You will become familiar with cycles and trends, how lifestyle influences your design choices, and period furniture. This tutorial will begin to help you develop your designer's 'eye', as well as help you put together an inspiration book. This tutorial ends with assignment one.
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TUTORIAL TWO
Tutorial two focuses on essential materials and elements - lighting and colour. You will learn how to use both natural and artificial lighting effectively to bring a space to life, along with the types of lighting, styles and fixtures you can experiment with. You will learn how light and colour interacts, and the psychological impact of colour. This tutorial explores how to use the colour wheel and how colours interact and compliment with each other, as well as how these interactions change the look and feel of a space. You will also look at trends and special features of colour and paint textures. This tutorial ends with assignment two.
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TUTORIAL THREE
Building on tutorial two, tutorial three looks at how to build on your base with textiles. You will explore the world of fabrics; what are the types of fabrics and their construction. You will look at the differences between upholstered and metal furniture, and how to identify quality furnishings. This tutorial also looks at window treatments, such as curtain styles and technologies, blinds, and how to measure a window and estimate materials. Furthermore, you will explore floor coverings, walls and doors, the various types, and how they are all made. These will be all tied together with cushions, slip covers and throws. Finally you will develop your individual style through custom-made soft furnishings.
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TUTORIAL FOUR
Tutorial four examines interior design for a British market. You will learn to consider elements such as climate and available space, and how these influence design decisions. You will also learn about building your own design practice, from developing the traits you need as an interior designer, starting out, and client relations. You will look at styling small spaces, properties for pre-sale inspection, and building terms. This tutorial ends with assignment three.
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TUTORIAL FIVE
Tutorial five looks at planning and presentation for clients. You will learn how to prepare floor plans and scale drawings, as well as how to develop a conceptual and technical understanding of scale and elevation. You will look at example of floor plans and elevations to set you on your way. This tutorial also looks at the story of British interior design, as well as British architectural periods and interior design styles.
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TUTORIAL SIX
Continuing on from tutorial five, tutorial six looks at how to make your vision for a space come to life. You will look at perspective drawing, gain an understanding of computer assisted design, colour drawing and sample boards. You will learn how to use free-hand drawing as a tool in the creative process rather than a technical end itself. Furthermore, you will be shown how to present colours and finishes to your clients. This tutorial ends with assignment four.
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TUTORIAL SEVEN
Tutorial seven focuses on residential interior design. Starting from basics, you will learn how to plan kitchen and bathroom spaces, appliance placement, choosing finishes, lighting and storage. You will learn what the suitable materials for these spaces are, as well as consider ventilation and heating. You will be presented with examples of floor plans and elevations, as well as the current trends in kitchen and bathroom design. Finally, Brett Tudor offers his thoughts on how to be a successful interior designer in the UK.
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TUTORIAL EIGHT
Following on from tutorial seven, tutorial eight explores planning residential layouts. This involves establishing moods, styles, establishing a focal point and building up a scheme. From a practical end, this tutorial offers you the essential steps to success in the process of residential design, from the design brief, costing the project, to knowing how much to charge. This tutorial will help you understand patio design and outdoor living, as well as interior design law in the UK. Tutorial eight concludes with assignment five.
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TUTORIAL NINE
Tutorial nine focuses on commercial design. You will explore commercial interiors, corporate design and the changes occurring in the modern workplace. You will look at planning space, flexibility, desking systems, ergonomics and government requirements. This tutorial also covers the importance of environmental branding for businesses and effective office design. This tutorial also explores ecologically sustainable design and practice, and provides a guide for responsible interior design. Assignment six ends this tutorial.
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TUTORIAL TEN
Tutorial ten explores the world of hospitality and retail design. You will learn about the range of design options and functionalities within commercial interiors and in the hospitality sector, such as in restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels. This tutorial looks at designing retail spaces, such as creating a friendship between people and products, effective and engaging product display and design for people with a disability. You will learn how to use flowers within your designs, as well as building up your resources with useful colour services and client management skills.
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TUTORIAL ELEVEN
This tutorial looks at designing exhibition spaces, such as galleries, museums and tradeshows, where you will learn to consider thermal comfort, acoustics, and furniture selection as you design these spaces. This tutorial also explores the other various opportunities as an interior designer, such as using your skills as an investment adviser, to gaining accesses to trade shows and exhibitions. You will build up a resource of industry trade shows, both locally and internationally, as well as how to keep up with new product information and trends. This tutorial finishes with assignment seven.
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TUTORIAL TWELVE
For your final tutorial, you will be given all the tools for starting you home-based interior design consultancy. You will learn how to effectively market your skills, boost your business, research and enter new markets and build valuable contacts. This tutorial offers a check list to starting your business, everything from tax planning, to marketing and promotion. Tutorial twelve concludes with your final assignment.
*Course contents may vary from time to time at the discretion of the British College of Interior Design.
Establish a full or part-time career as an interior designer. Open the door to a world of opportunity!
Interior Design Course Modules
The British College of Interior Design has created this online interior design course with the beginner interior designer in mind. This course is also ideal for those already in the industry, looking for a way to refresh their skills.
The British College of Interior Design 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 take on any brief.
Gain industry knowledge direct from the source
- How do successful interior designers manage to turn their dream into a reality?
- 10 Critical skills to ensure your interior success
- Where the opportunities are and more interesting topics!
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Payment Options
Flexible payment plans available
Award
The Diploma of Professional Interior Design
Course Length
12 Tutorials: Sent weekly or fortnightly (take up to a year)
Course Type
Professional & Personal Development
Your Course at a Glance
Choose among the following and get it straight to your email: Residential, Retail and Hospitality, Styling for a Property for Sale, Bathroom design, Commercial Office, Kitchen or Patio.
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Study Mode
Distance Learning -via email or student portal
What you will learn
This interior design course will teach you all the most important aspects of interior design.
The Professional Interior Design Course presents fundamental design concepts and explores all aspects of the interior – human factors, building structure and technology, environmental and other building systems, contextual issues, design theories and methods, and communication.
You’ll also discover the many aspects of human occupation of interior space and how lifestyles and social preferences affect interior design. You’ll learn about design theory and history, design communications, design research and the science of interior space. You’ll also learn how to analyse clients’ needs, develop appropriate design concepts and manage the finishing of interior spaces.
