19,000+

Students

20

Years’ Experience in Distance Education

80

Countries and Territories

Fully Flexible And Online 

No due dates or assignment deadlines, you work on the course at times that best suit you.

One Year To Complete

Should you need to, you can take as long as one year to complete your course.

Recognition Of Studies

Obtain your Certificate of Completion and Interior Design Identification Pass.

12 Detailed Course Modules

Easy to use, detailed modules that become an invaluable guide for you long after graduation.

Personal Feedback From Your Tutor

Personalised feedback on every assignment you submit from a successful interior designer..

Flexible Payment Options

Payment plans offered over three, and six months, or pay upfront and receive a $50 discount. Looking for a different payment schedule? Get in touch, we'll be happy to help.

7-Day Money Back Guarantee

Should you decide this course is not for you, just get in touch by email within 7 days of your course start date to request your money back..

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The Interior Design Academy

The Interior Design Academy is a division of Australian News & Feature Service Pty Ltd. Our company was established in 1988. Our directors have more than 25 years’ experience in the field of distance learning and have trained students in more than 80 countries and territories.

The contributors and tutors to this online interior design course are all professional designers and professional writers in the industry. We have recruited Australia’s best to assist you throughout this interior design course. The Professional Interior Design Course is designed as a structured training program.

Become a Property Styling & Home Staging Expert — Trained for the Australian Market

A complete online course for aspiring stylists, interior creatives, and property professionals — no prior experience needed. Learn how to turn everyday spaces into buyer-ready homes that stand out in competitive Aussie markets. 

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Learn from industry professionals

Flexible and fully online

Course starts soon - learn at your own pace

Develop confidence in your design skills

Structured, Self-Paced Learning

Learn in manageable modules tailored to your schedule.

Why This Course Matters

Whether you want to start a new career, upskill, or launch your own interior design business, our Professional Interior Design Course is tailored to Australian design styles, markets and opportunities. Get into home staging with no prior experience.

Expert Australian Tutors 

Gain insights from real interior designers and industry professionals. 

Personalised Feedback 

Every assignment is reviewed with constructive guidance from your tutor.

Practical Skills & Business Know-How

Learn not just design basics, but how to price services, work with clients and launch your practice. 

With over 20 years of experience delivering design education, we’ve helped thousands of students successfully launch and grow their careers in interior design. Your journey could be next.

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Who This Is For

This course is perfect if you are:

  • An aspiring home stylist or interior designer wanting to specialise in staging
  • A property professional seeking an edge in the real estate market
  • Someone who loves design and wants a rewarding skill you can turn into income
  • A creative thinker who wants concrete, practical skills (not just theory)

Whether you’re starting from scratch or upskilling for your business — we’ve got you covered.

Your Course at a Glance

The Professional Interior Design Course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as an interior designer.

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" I was commissioned to fit-out a display home for my first job! All the skills and knowledge I had just acquired came into play which gave me the confidence to believe in my decisions and just go for it! " - Georgie O

" I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course and it’s the best study decision I’ve ever made. The course covered everything I was hoping for and more; from colour schemes, plans and ecofriendly designs. It was easy to follow and there was no pressure. " - Michelle A

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The Interior Design Academy is proud to have assisted many people to designing success, or to have played a part in them developing a niche career for themselves. 

The Interior Design Academy is an affordable and accessible way to pursue your design career. With flexible payment options and course guarantees, this course allows you to study with ease and peace of mind. Because the course is provided entirely online, you can study from anywhere in the world.  

For your assurance, we offer a 7-day Free Examination. This allows you to examine the first tutorial for seven days. If you decide for any reason whatsoever not to proceed within this period, the College will offer you a full refund of any fees paid.

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Tutorial seven focuses on residential interior design. Starting from basics, you will learn how to plan kitchen and bathroom spaces, appliance placement, choosing finishes, lighting and storage. You will learn what the suitable materials for these spaces are, as well as consider ventilation and heating. You will be presented with examples of floor plans and elevations, as well as the current trends in kitchen and bathroom design.

Following on from tutorial seven, tutorial eight explores planning residential layouts. This involves establishing moods, styles, establishing a focal point and building up a scheme. From a practical end, this tutorial offers you the essential steps to success in the process of residential design, from the design brief, costing the project, to knowing how much to charge. This tutorial will help you learn how to develop good client relationships, as well as giving you ways to help you define what your clients’ true needs are. You will also explore the smart home, and trends in ecologically sustainable design and retrofitting. This tutorial ends with assignment five.

Tutorial nine focuses on commercial design. You will explore commercial interiors, corporate design and the changes occurring in the modern workplace. You will look at planning space, flexibility, desking systems, ergonomics and government requirements. This tutorial also covers the importance of environmental branding for businesses and effective office design. Assignment six ends this tutorial.

Tutorial four is all about building your own design practice, from developing the traits you need as an interior designer, starting out, and client relations. You will learn how to deal with tradespeople, contractors and suppliers, as well as timber and building terms. You will look at styling small spaces, properties for pre-sale inspection, and how to maximise your clients’ profit. This tutorial ends with assignment three.

Tutorial five looks at planning and presentation for clients. You will learn how to prepare floor plans and scale drawings, as well as how to develop a conceptual and technical understanding of scale and elevation. You will look at example of floor plans and elevations to set you on your way. This tutorial also looks at the story of British interior design, as well as the British architectural periods and interior design styles.

Continuing on from tutorial five, tutorial six looks at how to make your vision for a space come to life. You will look at perspective drawing, gain an understanding of computer assisted design, colour drawing and sample boards. You will learn how to use free-hand drawing as a tool in the creative process rather than a technical end itself. Furthermore, you will be shown how to present colours and finishes to your clients. This tutorial ends with assignment four.

This introduction presents you with just some of the many opportunities you have as an interior designer, from colour consultancy to corporate design. The tutorial begins with an exploration of international design periods of the 18th and 19th centuries, to the birth of modern interior design and beyond. You will become familiar with classic furniture pieces, as well as getting to know the essential elements and principles of interior design. This tutorial will begin to help you develop your designer’s ‘eye’, as well as help you put together an inspiration book. This tutorial ends with assignment one.

Tutorial two focuses on essential materials and elements – lighting and colour. You will learn how to use both natural and artificial lighting effectively to bring a space to life, along with the types of lighting, styles and fixtures you can experiment with. You will learn how light and colour interacts, and the psychological impact of colour. This tutorial explores how to use the colour wheel and how colours interact and compliment with each other, as well as how these interactions change the look and feel of a space. You will also look at trends and special features of colour and paint textures. This tutorial ends with assignment two.

Building on tutorial two, tutorial three looks at how to build on your base with textiles. You will explore the world of fabrics; what are the types of fabrics and their construction. You will look at the differences between upholstered and metal furniture, and how to identify quality furnishings. This tutorial looks at window treatments, such as curtain styles and technologies, blinds, and how to measure a window and estimate materials. Furthermore, you will explore floor coverings, walls and doors, the various types, and how they are all made. These will be all tied together with cushions, slip covers and throws. Finally you will develop your individual style through custom-made soft furnishings.

Tutorial ten explores the world of hospitality and retail design. You will learn about the range of design options and functionalities within commercial interiors and in the hospitality sector, such as in restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels. This tutorial looks at designing retail spaces, such as creating a friendship between people and products, effective and engaging product display and design for people with a disability. You will learn how to use flowers within your deigns, as well as building up your resources with useful colour services.

This tutorial looks at designing exhibition spaces, such as galleries, museums and tradeshows, where you will learn to consider thermal comfort, acoustics, and furniture selection as you design these spaces. This tutorial also explores the other various opportunities as an interior designer, such as using your skills as an investment adviser to gaining accesses to trade shows and exhibitions. You will build up a resource of industry trade shows, both locally and internationally, as well as how to keep up with new product information and trends. This tutorial finishes with assignment seven.

For your final tutorial, you will be given all the tools for starting you home-based interior design consultancy. You will learn how to effectively market your skills, boost your business, research and enter new markets and build valuable contacts. This tutorial offers a check list to starting your business, everything from tax planning to marketing and promotion. Tutorial twelve concludes with your final assignment.

Course Content

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Tutorial seven focuses on residential interior design. Starting from basics, you will learn how to plan kitchen and bathroom spaces, appliance placement, choosing finishes, lighting and storage. You will learn what the suitable materials for these spaces are, as well as consider ventilation and heating. You will be presented with examples of floor plans and elevations, as well as the current trends in kitchen and bathroom design.

Tutorial two focuses on essential materials and elements – lighting and colour. You will learn how to use both natural and artificial lighting effectively to bring a space to life, along with the types of lighting, styles and fixtures you can experiment with. You will learn how light and colour interacts, and the psychological impact of colour. This tutorial explores how to use the colour wheel and how colours interact and compliment with each other, as well as how these interactions change the look and feel of a space. You will also look at trends and special features of colour and paint textures. This tutorial ends with assignment two.

Building on tutorial two, tutorial three looks at how to build on your base with textiles. You will explore the world of fabrics; what are the types of fabrics and their construction. You will look at the differences between upholstered and metal furniture, and how to identify quality furnishings. This tutorial looks at window treatments, such as curtain styles and technologies, blinds, and how to measure a window and estimate materials. Furthermore, you will explore floor coverings, walls and doors, the various types, and how they are all made. These will be all tied together with cushions, slip covers and throws. Finally you will develop your individual style through custom-made soft furnishings.

Tutorial four is all about building your own design practice, from developing the traits you need as an interior designer, starting out, and client relations. You will learn how to deal with tradespeople, contractors and suppliers, as well as timber and building terms. You will look at styling small spaces, properties for pre-sale inspection, and how to maximise your clients’ profit. This tutorial ends with assignment three.

Tutorial five looks at planning and presentation for clients. You will learn how to prepare floor plans and scale drawings, as well as how to develop a conceptual and technical understanding of scale and elevation. You will look at example of floor plans and elevations to set you on your way. This tutorial also looks at the story of Australian interior design, as well as the Australian architectural periods and interior design styles.

Continuing on from tutorial five, tutorial six looks at how to make your vision for a space come to life. You will look at perspective drawing, gain an understanding of computer assisted design, colour drawing and sample boards. You will learn how to use free-hand drawing as a tool in the creative process rather than a technical end itself. Furthermore, you will be shown how to present colours and finishes to your clients. This tutorial ends with assignment four.

Tutorial seven focuses on residential interior design. Starting from basics, you will learn how to plan kitchen and bathroom spaces, appliance placement, choosing finishes, lighting and storage. You will learn what the suitable materials for these spaces are, as well as consider ventilation and heating. You will be presented with examples of floor plans and elevations, as well as the current trends in kitchen and bathroom design. 

Following on from tutorial seven, tutorial eight explores planning residential layouts. This involves establishing moods, styles, establishing a focal point and building up a scheme. From a practical end, this tutorial offers you the essential steps to success in the process of residential design, from the design brief, costing the project, to knowing how much to charge. This tutorial will help you learn how to develop good client relationships, as well as giving you ways to help you define what your clients’ true needs are. You will also explore the smart home, and trends in ecologically sustainable design and retrofitting. This tutorial ends with assignment five. 

Tutorial nine focuses on commercial design. You will explore commercial interiors, corporate design and the changes occurring in the modern workplace. You will look at planning space, flexibility, desking systems, ergonomics and government requirements. This tutorial also covers the importance of environmental branding for businesses and effective office design. Assignment six ends this tutorial. 

Tutorial ten explores the world of hospitality and retail design. You will learn about the range of design options and functionalities within commercial interiors and in the hospitality sector, such as in restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels. This tutorial looks at designing retail spaces, such as creating a friendship between people and products, effective and engaging product display and design for people with a disability. You will learn how to use flowers within your deigns, as well as building up your resources with useful colour services. 

This tutorial looks at designing exhibition spaces, such as galleries, museums and tradeshows, where  you will learn to consider thermal comfort, acoustics, and furniture selection as you design these spaces. This tutorial also explores the other various opportunities as an interior designer, such as using your skills as an investment adviser to gaining accesses to trade shows and exhibitions. You will build up a resource of industry trade shows, both locally and internationally, as well as how to keep up with new product information and trends. This tutorial finishes with assignment seven.

For your final tutorial, you will be given all the tools for starting you home-based interior design consultancy. You will learn how to effectively market your skills, boost your business, research and enter new markets and build valuable contacts. This tutorial offers a check list to starting your business, everything from tax planning to marketing and promotion. Tutorial twelve concludes with your final assignment.  

Course Content

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" My passion lies in helping people transform their homes. Time and time again I have referred to my course assignments and tutorials to help me in my business – especially in terms of engagement and how to charge a client. " - Corinne M

For more than 14 years, the Interior Design Academy has helped thousands of students achieve success in this lucrative and rewarding industry. People taking The Professional Interior Design Course will learn how to confidently decorate and design homes, businesses, and entertainment spaces and it’s as suitable for those with some experience as it is for complete beginners.

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This course will teach you the fundamentals of interior design so you can make considered decisions to improve spaces, make them more appealing and evoke an emotional response from potential buyers. Your skills will help the buyer see themselves turning the property into their home.

 That is the desired outcome for any home staging and interior styling project; to enhance the property so the buyer can visualise the options and potential to make it their own.

Home staging (also known as pre-sale property styling) uses the fundamental concepts and processes of interior design. You need to demonstrate what a living space is capable of. This is usually done by improving the overall look of the house or unit with strategic furniture, texture and accessory placement and colour selection. Interior designers also take these factors into consideration, whenever they are tasked to customise a space for a client. Similarly, interior styling also gives importance to enhancing both the functionality and aesthetic of a living space either for improved sales results or for the current occupants. Interior stylists learn to highlight a property’s interior best features and elements.

If you decide to specialise in home staging or interior styling in the interior design industry, you will find the same soft skills are required for success. Designers, interior stylists and home stylists value attention to detail and have strong communication, creativity and problem-solving skills. Beyond these similarities, there are many aspects of designing that both home stagers and stylists should be aware of to take their skills to the next level, even if they don’t apply them every day.  

Being equipped with the knowledge of both styling and staging will go a long way to ensure your professional success. Strong design skills are essential for property stagers and stylists to decide how to appeal to a broad range of buyers and ensure people are comfortable in the spaces they create.

If you are passionate about transforming properties for sale and making interior styling or staging your career, this online course will give you the skills you require for success.

Learn interior design with us and be more confident in your skill set and services with property staging and interior styling!

19,000+

20

80

Students

Years’ Experience in Distance Education

Countries and Territories

The Interior Design Academy and The Professional Interior Design Course are approved with the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). The Academy is also a proud member of The International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and Adult Learning Australia.