Dozens of universities, colleges and other organizations offer certificate programs in Interior Decorating. In many cases, earning a certificate can be an excellent way to get educational credentials as an interior decorator with a minimal investment of time and money.
To earn an Interior Decorating Certificate, you must complete a number of courses. The exact number and required subjects will vary from one educational institution to another, but you can expect the courses to be on the types of topics, such as: color, lighting, furniture, fabrics, walls, window treatments, flooring, accessories, etc. Depending on the educational institution, other subjects offered may range from "Antiques Connoisseurship" to "Kitchen Renovations."
Most classes are held on evenings and weekends, although some educational institutions have daytime programs. An increasing number offer online courses as well. The types of organizations that offer certificates in interior decorating range from small community colleges to well-known universities, including Auburn University, Philadelphia University, and the New York Institute of Technology. An Interior Decoration Certificate program is even offered by the continuing education department of one of the most famous and prestigious design schools in the world – Parsons School of Design in New York City.
Not surprisingly, the elite Parsons program is expensive (over $4,200 U.S.). If you are hoping to earn a certificate much less expensively, consider looking into programs at local community colleges or universities. You may be able to find local programs by doing an Internet search for any combination of the following terms: certificate, diploma, interior decorating, or interior decoration plus the name of your city.
However, new interior decorating programs are introduced frequently, and not all are advertised on the Internet, so if you want to get a certificate you should also contact local educational institutions directly. Phone local colleges and universities and ask for the continuing education department. That department should be able to tell you if they offer an interior decorating certificate or interior decorating courses.
Distance learning may take the form of correspondence courses, where you receive materials by mail and can work at home, at any time of day, and at your own pace. Another option for distance education is online learning. With online learning you will typically enroll at the same time as other students and must meet coure deadlines. Online learning allows you to interact with instructors and other classmates through chat sessions and email.
These programs teach standard decorating topics, such as color, lighting, floor plans, furniture, fabrics, walls, window treatments, flooring, accessories, etc. Most also teach various business aspects of interior decorating, such as consulting with clients and starting your own decorating business.
When considering costs, keep in mind that many programs will let you pay in installments (so you can spread out payments over a period of months or years). Also, some correspondence programs charge a nominal fee (e.g. $20-25) for shipping of materials.
We cannot say whether any of the programs listed in this article will be right for you. You are the only one who can make that decision. Program costs and other details can change, so make sure you confirm information about any program before registering.
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