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I’ve learned a lot from this course so far, and I’m excited to keep moving forward. The forums have each helped me understand different aspects of design, which has been really valuable. I’ve also gai... See more
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I have found the content so far to be exceptional. I have learnt so much. I love the freedom to complete my assignments at my own pace. I get excited when the next module is released, and my tutor Wen... See more
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The experience at IDI has been great thus far. The material is thorough, in depth and very detailed. I am blown away at all the new material I am learning, from floor plans to lighting, color and much... See more
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About The Interior Design Institute
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At The Interior Design Institute, we don’t just teach design principles — we empower students to uncover their own unique style and nurture their natural creativity.
You’ll gain the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently bring your design ideas to life through 12 in-depth modules covering everything from design principles and history to spatial planning, lighting, and materials.
Our fully online course combines engaging video content, interactive workshops, and assignments at your own pace, with personalised feedback from experienced tutors and access to an exclusive student community. While many students complete the course in around 24 weeks, you have up to 12 months to finish, giving you the flexibility to balance learning with other commitments.
Whether you’re pursuing a new career or enhancing your passion for design, this course provides the foundation and support to help you succeed.
Registration Code: 45423
You’ll gain the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently bring your design ideas to life through 12 in-depth modules covering everything from design principles and history to spatial planning, lighting, and materials.
Our fully online course combines engaging video content, interactive workshops, and assignments at your own pace, with personalised feedback from experienced tutors and access to an exclusive student community. While many students complete the course in around 24 weeks, you have up to 12 months to finish, giving you the flexibility to balance learning with other commitments.
Whether you’re pursuing a new career or enhancing your passion for design, this course provides the foundation and support to help you succeed.
Registration Code: 45423
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- The Interior Design Institute offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study course in Interior Design using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.
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I do love the institute
I do love the institute. The summary’s and modules are very educational. I love the community and that each student are given a fantastic tutor to learn from and ask any questions you might have. The Student Support System are also great and always reliable to any questions at any time!
27 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
That’s so lovely to hear, Anisha!
We’re really glad you’re enjoying the Institute. It’s also wonderful to hear you value the community and your tutor support; having someone to guide you and answer questions can make such a difference.
And thank you for highlighting Student Support as well — the team will be so happy to know their help is appreciated!
Really grateful you took the time to share this 💛
This Course is Amazing!
I’ve learned a lot from this course so far, and I’m excited to keep moving forward. The forums have each helped me understand different aspects of design, which has been really valuable. I’ve also gained experience in creating presentations and developing floor plans—things I hadn’t really done before. I’m grateful to be part of this course and look forward to continuing the journey. Thank you.
27 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thanks so much for your kind words, Eric!
It’s great to hear how much you’ve been getting out of the course so far. The forums can be such a valuable space for exploring different ideas, so it’s wonderful that they’ve helped deepen your understanding of design. It’s also fantastic to see you building new skills in presentations and floor planning—those are big steps forward.
We’re really glad to have you with us and look forward to supporting you as you continue your journey. Keep up the great work!
Flexible, Affordable & High-Quality Course
I’ve had a great experience with The Interior Design Institute. The course is very flexible, allowing me to study at my own pace while managing my daily life.
It’s also good value for money, and the quality of the content is excellent—practical, well-structured, and easy to follow. The assignments really help build real skills and confidence.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a flexible and quality interior design course.
27 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Hi Elina 😊
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback. It’s great to hear the flexibility has worked well for you alongside your daily life, and that you’ve found the content practical and easy to follow.
We’re especially happy to hear the assignments have helped you build confidence and real skills—that’s exactly what we hope for.
We really appreciate the recommendation, and wish you all the best as you continue your interior design journey!
I love that I am able to work at my…
I love that I am able to work at my pace. With work it's always a challenge to find time to work on my assignment, so I appreciate the time that is given without the fear of failing for not submitting an assignment on time.
26 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Hi Shawna,
We are really glad to hear that 😊 Having the space to work at your own pace can make such a difference, especially when life and work get busy. It’s completely understandable how valuable it feels to be able to focus on your assignment without the pressure of strict deadlines or the worry of falling behind.
It sounds like you’re using that flexibility in a really positive way, and that’s exactly what it’s there for. Keep going at a pace that works for you!
Diploma course review
I've really enjoyed the course so far. The modules are been relevant to what I expected I would need to have learnt, and have been really challenging! The additional support via online webinars and tutorials have been invaluable to the course so far.
27 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
That’s wonderful to hear, Kerrin 😊
It’s great that the modules are both relevant and challenging in the right way—that’s exactly what helps everything really click. We’re also really glad the webinars and tutorials have been supportive for you along the way.
Wishing you lots of continued progress and enjoyment as you move through the course!
Pleased & Impressed!
The learnings are immediately transferable and applicable in real life. There isn’t much fluff and this has been helpful to hone in and elaborate on some of my previous design knowledge. I wouldn’t say it’s as in depth as I had hoped, but for as much information as you do get from this short course, I’m impressed. My tutor is also very thorough and offers insight on every assignment. I love the application and how I can truly learn and do this course anywhere (even while traveling).
26 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thanks so much for your thoughtful review, Mari!
We’re really glad to hear you found the course practical and easy to apply in real life—that’s exactly what we aim for. It’s great that the focused, no-fluff approach helped you build on your existing design knowledge, even if you were hoping for a bit more depth overall.
We’re also so pleased to hear your tutor has been thorough and supportive—having detailed, personalized feedback can make a big difference. And being able to study from anywhere, even while traveling, is such a bonus 😊
Thanks again for sharing your experience—we truly appreciate it!
I have loved every bit of the…
I have loved every bit of the assignments and studying! It has been brilliant for me to study at my own pace as I am still working full time as a teacher. The content is fabulous and the expectations are high, which is great.
If there were anything I’d like to see more of, it is maybe a register of people willing to teach or demonstrate Sketch Up and Layout in person in your local area, or even like a virtual meeting. As the only challenge I have found is trying to navigate learning these programs with written information - I think I would understand and learn more if I could see someone demonstrating and showing me.
Overall, I am so excited about this Diploma course and I am so pleased with the confidence it has given me.
Nicole xo
26 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Hi Nicole,
This was such a lovely read—thank you for sharing it! It’s great to hear how much you’ve been enjoying the assignments and that studying at your own pace has worked so well alongside full-time teaching. That’s no small feat, and it’s wonderful that the course is meeting you at that level.
We completely understand how challenging it can be to learn programs like SketchUp and Layout through written materials alone—it’s a very common experience, and many students feel the same way. At the moment, we don’t have a system in place to connect students with local tutors or live demonstrations, but we truly appreciate you sharing this idea. It’s helpful for us to hear where additional support could make a difference, and we’ll be sure to pass your feedback along to the team.
It’s so good to hear how much your confidence has grown—that’s exactly what we hope for. We’re really excited for you as you continue through the Diploma!
great experience !
13 January 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thank you for your feedback!
Worth the time and cost!
I'm loving the IDI interior design course! I'm learning a ton and gaining a lot of confidence as I pursue interior design as a career.
20 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying the interior design course, Caitlin! It's great to know you're gaining confidence as you pursue your career goals. Thanks for your feedback!
I've always wanted to learn interior…
I've always wanted to learn interior design. First and foremost, it's for myself, so I can make my home cozy. I hope I'll be able to earn some extra money doing this after I finish the course.
9 April 2026
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That’s such a lovely reason to start learning interior design 😊 Creating a cozy home for yourself is honestly one of the best motivations, and it’s great that you’re also thinking ahead about possible extra income after the course. Wishing you so much enjoyment as you go through it and bring your ideas to life, Demi!
Incredible Course, Amplified Learning!!
What an incredible course offered by IDI. The course material is thorough, easily set out for clear understanding and so much interesting content. The additional masterclass videos which i paid for were so informative and added enormous context to assignments, making each one exciting to start and complete. The tutor support is awesome, only a mail away and feedback given is so insightful and genuine to help you grow your understanding and skill. I would recomend this course to anyone interested in starting out in the Interior design industry or just adding another skill to their toolbox.
22 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback, Kerry.
We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve enjoyed the course material and found it clear, thorough, and engaging. It’s great to know the Daren Palmer MASTERSERIES videos added extra depth for you and helped bring more context to your assignments—that’s exactly what they’re there for.
We’re also glad the tutor support has been helpful along the way. Having that accessible, thoughtful feedback can make a big difference when you’re learning something new, so it’s wonderful to hear it’s supported your growth and confidence.
We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best as you continue building your skills in interior design!
Great experience so far.
I’m currently about halfway through the IDI course, and so far I’m really enjoying it. The website is very organized, which makes studying much easier.
The PDFs in each module are quite long, but they really cover everything, so it makes sense why they’re structured that way. They also provide a lot of resources to help you in each module.
My tutor Meghan Yang has also been great, responsive, and very helpful throughout the process. Overall, it’s been a really good experience so far :).
22 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thanks so much for sharing this, Hariet 😊
It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the course and finding the platform easy to navigate—that really does make a difference when you’re studying alongside everything else. The modules can definitely be detailed, but we’re glad the depth is helping you feel supported along the way.
Lovely to hear Meghan has been so helpful too—we’ll be sure to pass that on to her!
Wishing you all the best as you continue through the rest of the course ✨
Absolutely loving this course
Absolutely loving this course. Extremely relevant and engaging content. I would highly recommend The Interior Design Institute.
22 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
We're happy to hear that you are absolutely loving the course and find the content relevant and engaging, Ingrid! Thank you for highly recommending us; we appreciate it!
The modules and assignments are super…
The modules and assignments are super helpful and as I go along I realise how much I’ve been learning and picking up in everyday life
21 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
We're happy to hear that our modules and assignments are so helpful for you, Jasmin. It's great to know you're learning and applying new skills in your daily life. Thanks for your feedback!
It's a really good course
It's a really good course, concise and informative with fun assignments. The only draw back is accessibility to tutors, and I would prefer to fix errors in assignments before getting a pass to make sure I've done things correctly.
23 March 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying the course and finding the assignments engaging 😊
We completely understand your point about wanting to correct any mistakes before receiving a pass. Just to clarify, our course is designed so that assignments are treated similarly to exams, which means tutors aren’t able to provide feedback prior to submission. That said, if your tutor feels an assignment hasn’t been completed to your full potential, they can reset it and give you the opportunity to review and improve your work.
We really appreciate you sharing this feedback—it helps us understand what matters most to our students 💛
I am learning so much so far
I am learning so much so far! My tutor gives helpful advice and shares her expertise. I am gaining the knowledge and confidence to turn this into my career!
19 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
So lovely to hear this, Tiffany! ✨ It’s amazing that you’re not only learning so much, but also building that confidence to turn it into a career—that’s a big deal. We’re really glad your tutor’s guidance has been so helpful along the way. Keep going, you’re on such a great path!
I couldn’t be happier with my decision…
I couldn’t be happier with my decision to study Interior Design! I’m honestly so excited and completely over the moon about this journey ahead of me. From the moment I started, I felt inspired and motivated to explore my creativity in a whole new way.
Interior Design has already opened my eyes to how spaces can truly impact how people feel and live, and I love learning how to bring beauty and functionality together. Every step feels like I’m getting closer to something I’m really passionate about.
I’m so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to see where this adventure takes me. It truly feels like the beginning of something amazing!
19 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
This is so lovely to read—thank you for sharing your experience, Bea-Elda! ✨
We’re absolutely delighted to hear how excited and inspired you’re feeling about your Interior Design journey. That moment when things start to “click” and you begin seeing spaces differently is really special, and it’s amazing that you’re already connecting creativity with functionality in such a meaningful way.
Your enthusiasm truly shines through, and we’re so glad to be part of the beginning of what sounds like a very exciting path ahead. We can’t wait to see how your passion continues to grow as you move forward! 💫
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I recently completed 10 modules of the course in interior design institute, it was really good. I gained a lot of knowledge and experience through the modules. My tutor was really supportive and ready to help me anytime.
I am really satisfied with what I have gained from the course. I would really like to recommend to the people who are looking forward to gain insight and knowledge.
18 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
That’s so lovely to hear—thank you for sharing your experience! We’re really glad you’ve enjoyed working through the modules and that you’ve been able to gain both knowledge and practical insight along the way. It’s also great to hear your tutor has been such a strong support throughout your journey—that guidance can make all the difference.
We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we’re excited to see where you take your new skills next! 😊
A Well-Structured Interior Design Course
I really like how well-structured the modules are in this interior design course. The learning path is clear and easy to follow, which helps me stay engaged.
The SketchUp lessons are especially helpful. They are explained in a simple way, so even someone with little computer experience can understand and use the tools with confidence. This has really helped me learn faster than I expected.
One downside is that the Facebook chat groups are no longer available. They were a great way to connect with other students, see their progress, and share tips and experiences. It was also very motivating to see how others were doing, especially when I felt stuck.
Overall, I think the course is well designed and supportive, and it is helping me build confidence and practical interior design skills.
16 April 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, Anamaria—we’re really glad to hear how much you’re enjoying the course 😊
It’s wonderful to know the structure and learning path are helping you stay engaged, and that the SketchUp lessons feel clear and accessible. Hearing that it’s boosted your confidence and helped you progress faster is exactly what we hope for.
We completely understand your comments about the Facebook chat groups—they were a great space for connection and motivation. Unfortunately, these groups were discontinued due to changes on Facebook’s side, which meant we were no longer able to keep them running in the same way. We truly appreciate you sharing how valuable they were to your experience.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback—we’re so pleased the course is supporting your growth and skills!
I’ve had a really positive experience…
I’ve had a really positive experience with this interior design program so far. The modules are thorough and cover everything you actually need to know without feeling overwhelming or filled with unnecessary information. The content is easy to follow, and I especially appreciate the number of photos, examples, and additional resources provided throughout the portal, they make it much easier to understand concepts and apply them to assignments.
One of the biggest highlights for me is how the assignments are structured. They are mostly renovation and project-based, which means you’re not just learning theory, you’re actively building a portfolio as you go. That’s been incredibly valuable and makes the work feel purposeful and aligned with real-world design.
I also really enjoy the flexibility of the program. Being able to work at my own pace has allowed me to feel more relaxed and confident in my learning process, rather than rushed. My tutor has also been amazing! Her feedback is detailed, thoughtful, and encouraging, which has given me a lot of confidence that I’m on the right path with this career.
Another huge plus is the price. The value you get from this course is honestly amazing for what you pay. It feels completely worth it, even if your goal is simply to learn how to design and work on your own home.
If I had to mention a downside, it would be that, like most online programs, you don’t get the same level of in-person interaction or hands-on experience. There’s also less opportunity for spontaneous collaboration with peers. That said, the structure of the program and the support provided still make it a really strong learning experience overall.
I would definitely recommend this program to anyone looking to get into interior design in a flexible, practical, and well-supported way.
11 March 2026
Reply from The Interior Design Institute
Thanks so much for sharing this, Mina!
It’s great to hear how much you’re enjoying the course, especially the project-based assignments and the flexibility to learn at your own pace. We’re so glad the content, resources, and tutor support have helped build your confidence and made the experience feel practical and worthwhile.
We also really appreciate your honest feedback about the online learning experience—it's something we’re always looking to improve.
Wishing you all the best as you continue building your portfolio and moving forward in your design journey! ✨
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