The Interior Design Institute - Canada

As a previous educator, I have appreciated the care given to developing this course in a way that maximizes learning. This is the future of post-secondary education! The course is not bloated with theory and academic analysis. It is practical, engaging and hands-on. Each module builds upon the knowledge and skills previously acquired. By the end of the course, I felt confident that I could take on my first interior design project and succeed. I would recommend this course without hesitation.

This will be a 100% honest review. When purchasing this course 2 years ago, I didn't know what to expect. But, during my journey, I came across amazing organization and educational materials, easily understandable and structured, and big support: from my fellow students as well as from my tutor, a lot of inspiration and value! Additional work (behind the modules) is needed if you are curious and want to be an expert in the field (and this is studying, after all), but it is not required to pass the assignments and understand the concepts... You will learn about yourself and how you approach design, just like I did. I loved this course so much and will continue doing advanced modules.

This course has honestly done wonders for me! I can't wait to see where it will take me in the near future! I was a little worried and hesitant at first because I'm not the best reader (very slow hard for me to stay in the zone) but the way these modules are put together really helped with that! Being a visual person, all the pictures along the way helped & made it feel not as overwhelming! Also, the Facebook group and the tutors are just amazing! You don't have to be scared to put yourself out there because they all understand. It's very nice having people to talk to throughout and have another opinion! I'm so glad I took this opportunity, and I can't wait to start some projects!

I absolutely loved learning about interior design through this course! I came into the course with very little prior knowledge about interior design and was purely interested in getting more knowledge in the field. I found this course to be helpful and informative, while still being fun! The learning was hands-on, and I felt that I was gaining real experience in the field as I went along and completed the modules. Although challenging at times, I am glad that I persevered and now feel a great sense of accomplishment for completing the course! Upon completing the course, I feel as though I now have the knowledge to accompany my passion for interior design as a potential business or career option! I highly recommend the interior design institute course to anyone who is thinking of interior design as a potential career, or simply a point of interest!

I remember when I started the search for a design program that would be a great fit for me because I was juggling work and my two kids, and I wondered how I was going to make the time for this new path that I wanted to pursue. I would say that finding the Design Institute was a dream come true for me because It was just what I needed. Each module was very easy to understand and beautifully illustrated. The best part of this program was the fact that I didn't need to rush it; I had enough time to study and work on the assignments given after each module. I also had the best tutor whose reviews gave me the confidence I needed to continue on this path, and I can't wait to start working in this field.Ultimately, The Design Institute has been an amazing experience for me. I absolutely recommend this program to anyone who is considering a career in interior design. Thank you, IDI.

Taking an online course in Interior Design at The Interior Design Institute helped me to complement my knowledge in interior decorating and let me develop my skills and confidence in this field.The Interior Design Institute offers pertinent content that focuses on teaching technical topics and developing the knowledge and abilities necessary for students to perform professionally in the interior design arena. Each module presents a balanced structure of specific theory and practice that allowed me to gain discernment and apply it to clearly described assignments that I submitted to my tutor for evaluation, marking and feedback.My tutors and the student support team were always available to answer and solve my questions and concerns in a prompt, clear, and friendly manner.I'm currently taking an advanced module on Sketchup drawing, and I still experience the same satisfaction for receiving excellent course content, guidance, and support.

I stumbled onto my passion for interior design while going through the full scale tear down & renovation of my own home 8 years ago. At the time, I was working as a web developer at a large company and was very unhappy in my day to day job. The more time I spent working on my home and bringing the spaces to life from what I'd envisioned in my head, the more I realized that this was what I meant to do.Starting over in a second career meant that I wasn't prepared to enter into a 4-year degree program. Still, I did want to ensure I'd have the training needed to backup my natural abilities and give me the confidence to set out on my own. This course gave me exactly that. The modules teach you so much more than just “how to style a space & make it pretty”. I was pleasantly surprised at how in-depth it went on the foundational elements of design - even providing information on the history of architecture and the psychology of colour theory, along with the elements you'd expect such as space planning, furniture selection, and so much more. The course material is well-written, easy to understand, and the visuals help to illustrate the content beautifully. My tutor, Robert, was wonderful and communicating with him was very easy. He provided excellent feedback after each assignment and responded promptly if ever I had any questions.Now that I've completed the course, I'm excited to start my own business and already have 2 client projects lined up! I'm grateful for the knowledge I've gained in this course & am looking forward to getting more experience in the field.

To all who wish to have a future in interior design, this is the course for you. The course is so direct and equips you with all the tools you will need for your craft.I appreciated the simplicity, but at the same time, work is involved along with determination. Having suffered a stroke in 2010 left me with a deficit in my right hand, and I am right-handed, so I have a weakness with it. Drawing plans with my hand was a challenge, but my tutor worked with me, and I accomplished it. The Interior Design Institute helped to remove barriers and gave me the self-confidence I needed to move forward in this field. Willpower and the amazing support you will receive will help you to be inspired and help you to succeed. I never realized how many avenues of interior design there were, and the class helped me see exactly who I am in the industry and where it will take me in the future, so now my journey begins.

I have signed up for this interior design course with high hopes (based on the reviews) it would be a nice experience.This is a self-taught course, which to me it is not really a problem.The course falls short on the following:1 - The material is basically composed of a PDF with around 70+ pages with high level descriptions of the content being taught. At times, the content seems very outdated and superficial.2 - Most of the examples depicted thought pictures within the PDF lacks deep explanation, thought and arguments.3- The tutor provides you with a standard robotized answer which does not directly address your questions, in general.4 - There is no video content available as part of the course. However, on the course information page on their website, they state that the course is composed of high quality video content for better engagement. This is not TRUE. There is no video content except for the module 4 (drawing floor plans) where one video is available.I understand that the student should and must be curious to seek knowledge from other sources and build upon the experience. However, the course value does not match what is being charged. You only get 12 PDFs (poorly designed by the way) and access to the tutors with robotized replies.I understand that most of the people need the course because of the certificate. In this case, for the same price or a few bucks more, you can get better programs with better support and comprehensive course materials.If you want to save money and learn the basics while searching for a better course, just buy this book on amazon for $25 bucks: The Interior Design Handbook: Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space. It covers all content proposed in this course and yet in much better quality.

This course is excellent! They present a wide range of relevant information relating to the industry. The module tasks give you a great opportunity to engage with the workflow you will experience as a professional designer. My tutor was exceptionally qualified and a wonderful help through the entire process. I would rate it 10/10 for the entire course.