Commercial Interior Design
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Commercial Interior Design Certificate is designed to prepare the student for an entry level position within a commercial interior design establishment such as in hospitality, food service, health care, education, and office design. Areas of specialization include lighting, space planning, CAD operator and product specialist. In addition, the student will qualify to take the IDEX (Interior Design Examination) administered by the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) leading to the professional designation of Certified Interior Designer in the State of California. This certificate option builds on the foundation of the initial Interior Design Assistant Certificate by requiring completion of advanced interior design courses, for a total of 50-54 units. A minimum grade of C is required for all courses.
Commercial Interior Design Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Identify and understand the sequential interior design process from discovery to post evaluation of a commercial interior design project.
- Produce and demonstrate comprehensive solutions to advanced commercial interior design projects.