Interior Design Professional Course (Self-Paced)

Required Materials

• Windows computer/laptop

Intro to Interior Design Course Online

• Design Principles & Elements: Master the core concepts of color theory, balance, texture, and spatial arrangement
• Space Planning: Learn how to optimize spaces for functionality and aesthetics
• Material and Furniture Selection: Gain insight into choosing the right materials, furniture, and accessories to transform any room
• Design Trends and Styles: Explore various design styles and trends to inspire your unique creations
• Practical Skills: Develop mood boards, room layouts & design mockups to bring your vision to reality

Intro to Revit Course Online
Note: Revit is Windows only. Macs are not compatible.

• Describe Primary Revit Concepts and how they relate to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Explore the Revit User Interface
• Design a 3D building model to explain how information is interrelated
• Determine the appropriate workflow to complete tasks within Revit
• Develop a project that includes floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, curtain walls, and roof design to strengthen 3D modeling and 2D documentation skills
• Create presentation-level architectural graphics
• Catalog building information using schedules

Color Theory for Interior Design Course Online

• Understand how light, vision, and materials affect color perception
• Master the color wheel, harmonies, and contrast
• Apply color systems like RGB, CMYK, and Hex
• Use psychology and cultural meaning to inform palettes
• Design for accessibility, legibility, and inclusivity
• Build professional, brand-aligned color palettes

Interior Design Materials and Finishes Course Online

• Evaluate interior materials based on performance, durability, maintenance, and design intent
• Apply masonry, concrete, stone, and brick finishes in functional and decorative interior applications
• Select and specify glass, ceramics, plaster, and gypsum materials for walls, floors, and surfaces
• Understand wood species, engineered wood products, millwork, and cabinetry detailing
• Assess metals, synthetics, laminates, and composite materials for modern interior environments
• Interpret acoustic principles and select finishes that support sound control and user comfort

Intermediate Revit Course Online
Note: Revit is Windows only. Macs are not compatible.

• Integrate DWG Files to create Revit details
• Tag elements for cost estimation and material take-offs
• Explore the capabilities of design options and how to present different options
• Create 3D parametric families
• Build customized door, material, and room schedules that can be used for construction take-offs
• Explore BIM project Management techniques to keep models efficient and user-friendly

Revit for Interior Design Course Online
Note: Revit is Windows only. Macs are not compatible.

• Draft precise floor plans and layouts that are ready to present to clients or integrate with architectural plans
• Transform spaces into fully-rendered 3D designs and explore every detail from lighting to textures
• Learn to create custom furniture and fixtures to make each project uniquely yours
• Save hours and streamline operations with Revit’s organizational tools, ensuring seamless collaboration between designers, architects, and contractors
• Produce clean, detailed project documents that meet industry standards and wow your clients

Revit & Twinmotion Interior Rendering Course Online
Note: Revit is Windows only. Macs are not compatible.

• Navigate and master the Twinmotion interface for seamless project creation
• Export and link Revit models to Twinmotion while maintaining real-time synchronization
• Apply materials, lighting, and furniture to enhance the realism of interior spaces
• Configure natural and artificial lighting to create mood and visual storytelling
• Create multiple camera views and optimize scene composition for impactful renderings
• Develop a fully rendered interior scene ready for your portfolio or client presentations

Intro to SketchUp Course Online

• Design massing and preliminary design 3D models
• Build collaboration
• Determine the most efficient way of accurately and productively working within SketchUp
• Use all of the SketchUp tools to best learn the functionality of the software program

Intermediate SketchUp Course Online

• Use more advanced SketchUp tools to create doors, walls, windows and to detail the interior of buildings
• Create and edit new materials and add photo textures to SketchUp models from Google Earth
• Create scenes, generate scene settings and animate those settings in SketchUp
• Explore creating topography and exporting images and animations

Adobe Photoshop Course Online

• Learn to retouch photos and design graphics
• Enhance images by adjusting color, brightness, and contrast
• Use selections to edit specific areas of an image
• Prepare images for digital, web, video, or print formats
• Simplify edits with adjustment layers
• Remove backgrounds using layer masks
• Sharpen and refine photos
• Apply visual effects with filters, shadows, blend modes, and more

Visual Communication & Portfolio Design Course Online

• Create polished portfolio layouts using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Apply principles of composition, hierarchy, and typography to communicate design concepts effectively
• Integrate project imagery, plans, and renderings to highlight your creative vision and technical expertise
• Produce a professional, presentation-ready portfolio that reflects your personal design identity and supports your career goals