Yvonne Yip does freelance residential interior design.
You can complete this program fully in the Live Online format.
Most students complete the curriculum in 3.5 years.
Learn how to create exciting spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. The Certificate Program in Interior Design offers a comprehensive education that combines studio courses with the study of design theory and history.
It teaches you manual and digital drawing skills that allow you to communicate your ideas effectively. You learn from industry professionals who help you build a strong portfolio to start your career. The certificate also provides educational credits needed to qualify for the California Council for Interior Design Certification exam (the IDEX® California exam) and the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification exam.
A bachelor's degree (in any field) is required to register for the Certificate Program in Interior Design.
The curriculum comprises 22 required courses (57 semester units) and two to four electives (4 semester units) for a total of 61 semester units. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. To receive the certificate, students must complete each course with a grade of C or better. All coursework must be completed within five years.
By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register online for the Certificate Program in Interior Design, complete these two steps:
Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated total cost of $25,400 (not including textbooks, course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.
Once you have completed the certificate coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your certificate. Send an email to extension-interiordesign@berkeley.edu. After your records have been reviewed, verified and approved (usually within two to three weeks), your certificate will be mailed to you.
Your Portfolio
Careers in interior design are premised on building a portfolio. Each course in the certificate facilitates producing work for your portfolio. Therefore, we highly recommend that you retain work from previous classes that can be used for your portfolio.
Professional Organizations
All students are eligible to join student chapters of the following professional organizations:
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.