By Juna Xu Entertainment 29.08.2021

7 Online Interior Design Courses to Help You Upskill at Home

Whether you just want to learn how to style your own home or you're contemplating a career change, there's something here for everyone.

If you, like us, have spent enough hours on Pinterest curating your dream home to wonder, "Could I actually be an interior designer?" – you've landed on the right story.

No matter whether you're considering a complete career switch or simply want to indulge your passion for home décor, these online interior design courses have something to suit all interests.

1. Interior Design Online

Want to do a Renovating Masterclass? Thought about becoming a Colour Consultant? Or interested in taking a short course in Photoshop or InDesign? Interior Design Online offers a wealth of world-class long and short courses, targeted at helping anyone access accredited design education, regardless of their geographic distance or work and family commitments.

2. TAFE Interior Design Courses

If you're serious about pursuing a career in interior design, you'll find a TAFE with the right course for you. Taught by industry professionals, you'll learn everything about working collaboratively on commercial and residential projects, and what it takes to run your very own business. For those only wanting a taste of the industry, TAFE also offers a short course (still led by industry professionals and designers) that will help turn your passion into a practical skillset.

3. Interior Design Institute

The Interior Design Institute offers two courses — the Certificate Course (maximum of 12 months) and the Diploma of Interior Design (maximum of 18 months) — and the opportunity to delve deeper into specific Advanced Modules available at an extra cost. There are no fixed start dates, so you can start whenever works best for you.

4. Sydney Design School

The Sydney Design School is renowned for training graduates who have gone on to win national and international design awards across multiple categories, so you know the level of education will be top-notch if you decide to enrol in one of their courses. The School also offers an Interior Decoration Workshop, available for any interiors enthusiast who wants guidance on how to decorate their living room with confidence — a true investment, if you ask us.

5. International School of Colour and Design

There are two online short courses — Micro-Credential Design and Colour, and Micro-Credential Design Practice — which will provide you with the foundation knowledge and terminology you need to feel confident in each area of expertise. The courses are led by industry partners, including Coco Republic and Dulux, and offer a great way to test the waters to see if it's the right area you perhaps want to study further.

If you're already certain of your career choice, their Certificate IV in Interior Decoration and Diploma of Interior Design are nationally accredited courses, which will have you graduate with all the skills and knowledge you need to lead a successful creative career.

6. Design School

Design School was launched in Melbourne in 2016 by Interior Designer, Visual Merchandiser and The Block TV star Jenna Densten (you can tour inside of her and her partner's incredible family home here). What we love about the Design School is that they offer you a variety of different teaching options for the Certificate IV in Interior Decorating, to suit your needs — in-person classes, online or a hybrid of the two. Whatever you choose, you're guaranteed to receive hands-on learning that the School is known for.

7. Renovating For Profit

Renovating For Profit offers interactive online courses by Australia's 'Reno Queen' Cherie Barber. Barber has gained a cult-like global following through renovating over 130 properties and training more than 200,000 students. Her aim is to share her knowledge on how to renovate for profit. Choose from one of three courses — Cosmetic Renovations, Create Your Perfect Kitchen and Property Structure and Strategy.