- Duration / Course length: 14 Weeks
- Timings: Flexible
Course details
The Diploma in Professional Interior Design (Online fast-track) provides a fantastic introduction to interior design with no previous qualifications necessary. This course is a fast-track study option, with live lessons online on Zoom.
This interior design course is delivered fully online, with no requirement for in-studio classes, and can be completed in 14 weeks. The course is accredited by Aim Awards and officially recognized in the UK and worldwide, including the UAE and Middle East.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone passionate about interior design, and looking to improve their design skills and achieve a professional interior design qualification. There are no previous qualifications required to ;
This course is suitable for students looking to start their own business, change career, or simply learn something creative.
Students who complete the Diploma course can then move on to a guaranteed place in our Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, if they wish to.
Where is this course?
The course is offered fully online and can be studied from anywhere. We are the only online university in the world that can take you from having no qualifications in interior design all the way through to obtaining your Master's Degree.
Course Duration
This course is designed to be studied part-time in a flexible manner around work or family commitments. The course runs for 14 weeks, with live online lessons (2 ½ hours long) twice a week at a set time. The course format is a great way to combine the flexibility of online study with lots of interaction online with the tutor and other students. The set schedule also helps keep students on track and to complete the diploma course in 14 ;
What will I learn?
The course covers 10 units:
- Interior Design and the Designer's Role
- Colour for Interior Design
- Surface Finishes
- Drawing Plans and Space Planning
- Furniture and Accessories
- Creative Lighting
- Professional Practice
- Professional Interior Design Project
How will I benefit from taking this course?
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- Start their own interior design business
- Start a career in an interior design practice
- Progress to the Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Retail Design or Outdoor Living.
- Complete a home interior design project as a hobby
How will I be assessed?
There are no exams, only assignmnets that will be assess by your ;
The course is delivered through our online learning ;This allows students to access all course materials, contact tutors and share ideas with other students through our online student community. In addiiton, live online lessons are run on Zoom twice a week.
Entry requirements
There are no specific academic requirements, just a keen interest and passion for Interior Design
Students are required to have a good level and understanding of written English.
Accreditation
We take accreditation very seriously. Our diploma courses are accredited by Aim Awards and officially recognised in the UK and throughout the world, including the UAE and MENA region.
The National Design Academy is based in the UK, with a branch office in ;
Testimonial of a former student:
"I'd definitely recommend the National Design Academy to other students. It allows so much flexibility to work and study at the same time. And I think that they're the only college in the UK that actually offer the distance learning degree for interior design subjects as well retail, heritage and garden design. So I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's thinking about qualifying and wanting to study interior design; - Victoria Hedley.
Eligibility / Requirements
There are no prerequisites for our Diploma. Just a keen interst and passion for design!
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Interior Designer , Interior Stylist , Interior Decorater , Home Staging Designer , مصمم داخليAbout National Design Academy (NDA)
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The National Design Academy is the UK’s leading provider of fully accredited design courses, offering programs from Diploma level to Bachelor and Master’s Degrees.
All courses are delivered online through an online learning platform and are accredited in the UK.
The academy specializes in providing British education and training for the design industry with flexible part-time programs.
With no term times or semesters, students can start their courses at any time and progress at their own pace, accommodating their work or family commitments.
Accreditation
Degrees are awarded by De Montfort University, while Diploma level courses are accredited by AIM Qualifications.
This ensures that all qualifications gained are nationally and internationally recognized.
All enrolments can be completed online, but for students in the region, the academy’s admissions office located in Knowledge Village in Dubai provides additional support for admissions, course information, and fees.
The National Design Academy’s branch in Dubai has a vocational educational license from Dubai’s Knowledge and Higher Development Authority.
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