PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Residential and Commercial Design Master’s Certification prepares students for a career in interior design with a focus on technical expertise and business skills. Students gain proficiency in both residential and commercial design, learning to navigate real-world project challenges with confidence.
Building on the Interior Design Fundamentals Certification, this program includes skill-building electives and culminates in a final portfolio presentation, giving students a comprehensive skill set and a polished portfolio that sets them apart in the interior design industry.
The Residential and Commercial Design Master’s Certification requires completion of the following courses:
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- Interior Design Fundamentals
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Revit
- Intro to Commercial Design
- Construction Basics
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone
For more information about each individual course including the course overview and schedule, please click on the links above.
Upon completion of the Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.
PORTFOLIO SAMPLES
Click on an image below to see the entire portfolio!
Portfolio 1: © Design by Jodie Thomas
Portfolio 2: © Design by Kaitlyn Hargrave
Portfolio 3: © Design by Karen Tran
Portfolio 4: © Design by Shannon Nair
PROGRAM TUITION
$16,495
Additional fees for materials, textbooks and software apply to some classes. The Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification Program discount helps to offset these fees.
SCHEDULE BY TERM
TERM 1
Interior Design Fundamentals
AutoCAD
SketchUp
TERM 2
Adobe Suite
Revit
Kitchen & Bath Design
Construction Basics
TERM 3
Intro to Commercial Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
REQUIRED MATERIALS
You may refer to each individual course page for information on required materials. This information will also be provided upon enrollment.