Department of Design & Fashion Technology

Certificate in Interior Design

Introduce space planning, interior aesthetics, materials, lighting, and practical design solutions for residential and commercial settings.

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Programme Highlights What You’ll Learn

Space Planning Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Furniture Layout Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Materials Selection Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Color Coordination Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Programme Overview

Introduce space planning, interior aesthetics, materials, lighting, and practical design solutions for residential and commercial settings.

Build awareness of interior design principles and user-centered planning.
Develop skills in layout thinking and furniture arrangement.
Introduce materials, finishes, lighting, and color selection.
Prepare learners to present practical concept boards and proposals.

Learning Outcomes

Interpret client needs into functional interior concepts.
Prepare simple space plans and furniture layouts.
Select suitable finishes, colors, lighting, and materials.
Present a cohesive design proposal with visual justification.

Skills You Will Gain

Space Planning Furniture Layout Materials Selection Color Coordination Lighting Basics Design Visualization Client Brief Interpretation Interior Proposal Development

Curriculum Structure

Explore the programme module by module. Select any module to view its syllabus topics.

Scope of interior design
Design principles and spatial awareness
Understanding the client brief

Circulation and zoning
Residential and commercial layouts
Functional adjacency and ergonomics

Furniture categories and placement
Scale, proportion, and focal points
Soft furnishings and accessories

Floor, wall, and ceiling treatments
Durability and maintenance
Selection for style and function

Color psychology and palette building
Natural and artificial lighting basics
Layered lighting for mood and task

Basic plans and elevations
Mood boards and sample boards
Communicating concepts to clients

Sustainable material awareness
Health, comfort, and safety
Inclusive design thinking

Develop a room concept package
Present layout and finishes
Feedback and refinement

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Pattern

Continuous assessment through quizzes, reflections, and module tasks (30%).
Applied assignment, case study, or guided practical exercise (30%).
Final capstone presentation, portfolio, or integrated mini-project (40%).

Certification Requirements

Minimum 70% attendance or active participation in guided sessions.
Completion of all module activities and internal assessments.
Successful completion of the final capstone task or presentation.

How You’ll Learn

Interactive digital lectures and guided faculty discussions.
Case studies, practical exercises, simulations, and real-world scenario analysis.
Short assignments, reflective tasks, and structured peer learning.
A final capstone, portfolio, presentation, or mini-project.

Who Should Enrol

Aspiring interior designers
Furniture and decor professionals
Creative learners interested in space planning
Real-estate and fit-out support staff
Entrepreneurs building design service knowledge
Students preparing for interiors study

Frequently Asked Questions

The delivery mode is Online (8 Weeks / 40 Hours). Please speak with admissions if you need clarification about attendance or delivery arrangements.

The programme duration is 8 Weeks (40 hrs) with 40 guided learning hours.

The programme contains 8 structured modules.

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