NYIAD’s Interior Design Course is certified by Designer Society of America. NYIAD Interior Design Students and Graduates are eligible for DSA’s Residential Interior Design Qualification Certification (RIDQC).
Why the Residential Interior Design Qualification Certification?
- Earn a Respected Interior Design Certification- Receiving RIDQC certification demonstrates commitment and capability. Share this certification with your colleagues, potential clients, and the public.
- Enhance Your Professional Image- Stand out among interior designers by adding a formal certification to your resume. Certified professionals quickly move to the front of the pack. Certified professionals are held up as examples of excellence in the industry.
- Greater Earning Potential – This interior design certification can provide greater earning potential. In the design industry, certified professionals earn more than non-certified individuals.
- Improve Your Skills And Knowledge – RIDQC certification improves your skills and knowledge. Demonstrate competency by confirming proficiency, career involvement and dedication to ongoing education.
- Peer Recognition – As an RIDQC certified professional, you can expect peer recognition. Take that extra step in your professional development.
Designer Society of America is an organization for professional designers and trade partners. It is a society for interior designers. It is in contact with over 32,000 designers, showrooms and other industry members. Founded in 1999, DSA strives to give a voice to individuals in the industry. Members include residential interior designers, space planners, kitchen and bath designers, re-designers, and relevant trade companies. They provide a community for those in the interior design field. They offer networking opportunities, consultations, and promotion.
Their interior design certification is a must for aspiring interior designers.
Steps to Online Interior Design Certification
- New students may register for certification when they enroll in our
Complete Course in Interior Design - Online Interior Design Certification costs $495 (discounted from $1895) and includes one free year of membership with DSA! This is the only
time that this offer will be made. - Upon successful completion of our course, students must pass the RIDQC exam. Then you will receive your online interior design certification and membership
Take this important step toward the career of your dreams today! When you click the “Register Now” button
below you’ll be directed to our enrollment page where you can sign up for the course and add certification in Step
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