4407/4 Daydream Street
Warriewood NSW 2102
RTO Code: 45423
For answers to our most commonly asked questions, read our FAQs.
View the FAQsWe offer our course in over 20 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsThe courses are designed to be self-paced. For the Certificate course, you would expect to be dedicating on average about 6-8 hours per week for 24 weeks. For the Diploma course, you would expect to dedicate, as per AQF standards, approximately 18 hours per week of structured training over an 18 month period. Students studying the Certificate course are provided up to 12 months to complete their studies. Students studying the Diploma course are provided up to 18 months to complete their studies.
You can contact your tutor at any time through our secure student site, which you will gain access to once you enrol. Your tutor's role is to assess your assignments and provide you with feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about the course.
No. The courses are completed online. This means there are no classes to attend. You can study in your own time and at your own pace.
No. The courses are designed to allow for students who have had little or no experience in interior design.
Our course is compatible with both PC and Mac devices, and basic computer knowledge is required. You will need:
- A laptop or desktop computer
- Microsoft Office with Excel, PowerPoint and Word (or similar software)
- Internet access
- Printer
- Scanner or digital camera
To see a list of what is required to complete the entire Diploma course, please click here.
As the courses are provided online, you have the flexibility to start when and where suits you. If you enrolled today, for example, you could start straight away.
We recommend students source the following:
Scale ruler / Colour wheel / Lead pencil / Standard ruler / Eraser / Fine liner black pen 0.5mm / Blank paper to draw on or a visual diary / Colour pencils / Copic markers (optional) / Tape measure
To see a list of what is required to complete the entire Diploma course, please click here and view the EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS section.
If you need more time, you can purchase one of our affordable extensions. We currently offer 3, 6 and 12 month extensions. Alternatively, you can purchase an Advanced Module, which will come with a 6 month extension.
Yes. We have a dedicated student Facebook group with over 20k active members. This group allows you to connect with other like-minded designers where you can discuss your assignments, the course and all things design.
No. When you purchase one of our courses, the Advanced Modules will not be included. Our Advanced Modules are short courses and are optional for those who wish to further their studies. They will be available to purchase for students who are enrolled in one of our courses and have completed the first two modules. They are comprised of one module and one assignment and you are mentored by a specialist in the topic selected.
No. Unfortunately, we do not offer our Advanced Modules to the public. Only students enrolled in our course can purchase them.
The Darren Palmer Masterseries is essentially a set of videos hosted by renowned designer and TV personality Darren Palmer, that accompany our courses. When you are studying our course materials, we recommend that you also watch the videos by Darren, to gain more knowledge. These videos can be purchased when you enrol, or at any time during the course. If you enrol in our Diploma course, the Darren Palmer Masterseries will be included.
Our courses are delivered online and all information is provided digitally. As soon as you enrol, you will gain access to our online student site. You can download the course materials as you proceed through each module. As the modules are provided in PDF format you can keep them for future reference and print if you wish. The only time we mail something out is when you successfully graduate our course.
The Certificate course does not include any CAD software. We do, however, teach AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and SketchUp through our Advanced Modules. If you enrol in our Diploma course, the SketchUp Advanced Module will be included for free and you will be required to use SketchUp for your Diploma assignments.
Yes. We offer a credit transfer to any applicant who provides suitable evidence that they have successfully completed a unit of competency at any Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
We have developed a bespoke RPL that is only available to students who have enrolled in our Certificate course and have completed all 12 Certificate assignments. By completing this RPL process, a student will upgrade their qualification and receive the Diploma certification.
The RPL course consists of 1 module and has been broken down into 12 project tasks that are designed to gradually build and expand on the knowledge our students have gained in the Certificate course. One of the main differences between the Certificate and the Diploma is that students are required to learn CAD software and use this to produce both 2D floor plans and 3D models.
Students have 12 months to complete our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) course.
Mary
4 days ago
An Excellent Introduction
I used to think a lot of design principles were vague and heavily reliant on personal intuition, but since starting...
Jessica Freeman
8 days ago
I have enjoyed this course so far and…
I have enjoyed this course so far and my tutor is very helpful and always gives me good feedback
Stephanie
8 days ago
This course has been absolutely amazing…I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to do interior Design
This course has been absolutely amazing and it’s something I’ve wanted to do for many years, but am so pleased...
Wes Pullen
9 days ago
Not one single review less than 5…
Not one single review less than 5 Stars--that tells me a lot without going any further and that is my...
Alyce
16 days ago
A great online course
A great course where I have already learnt so much. Great supportive community and online learning environment.
Ambre H
16 days ago
Genuinely challenging and detailed course
I have genuinely been very pleasantly surprised by the depth of this course. I spent quite some time comparing different...
Tori Dyson
17 days ago
Convenient and Comprehensive
Completing a Diploma through The Interior Design Institute has been such a smooth process. The ability to study online at...
Lee
21 days ago
Excellent course
Excellent course. Well structured and designed. Tutor feedback is informative and comprehensive.
Jamie
23 days ago
Currently undertaking the course
Currently undertaking the course. Im finding it very informative and fun to complete. So much information containedin the course material...
Nicole
25 days ago
Engaging and supportive learning environment
The Interior Design Institute has offered me the opportunity to undertake flexible study, in my own time, at my own...
Kelly
25 days ago
Great course so far,easy to follow…
Great course so far,easy to follow assessments.
Marie
30 days ago
Challenging yet flexible...
I was looking for an interior design course which I could complete at my own pace and remotely, whilst being...
Caroline
31 days ago
Overall I'm really enjoying this…
Overall I'm really enjoying this course. It's easy to follow and understand and I can relate it to my own...
Jessica Mamone
34 days ago
Amazing online coarse
Half way through and really loving this coarse. It’s been so enjoyable, challenging and exciting all in one, as well...
Roxanne Perring
36 days ago
Ready to design!
Really enjoyed my time studying with The Interior Design Institute. I found the assignments very helpful and feedback was returned...