Become a Interior Redesigner

You will learn: what an interior redesigner does and how to do interior redecorating, how to develop your skills to succeed in an interior redesign career, how to get hired for a job as an interior redesigner, and how to start your own interior redesign business and get clients.

What Happens in the Interior Redesigner Certificate Course

The Interior Redesigner Certificate course is an online learning program with suggested readings from the textbook (IAP Career College Guide to Become an Interior Redesigner). This course is self directed, which means you may study and complete assignments at times that are most convenient for you from the comfort of your own home.

This part-time Interior Redesigner Certificate Course has a recommended completion date of 6 weeks from the start of the program, however, you may choose to complete the course in as little as 2 weeks or as long as 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

The Interior Redesigner Certificate Course has been created to allow you to complete it without any teaching assistance. However, if you have questions or need assistance, you can receive help from a Faculty Member throughout the 6 weeks of the course. Your Faculty Member is a valuable resource person who can provide you with personal teaching assistance to help you succeed in the course and advice to help you succeed in the career.

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Course Topics

The Interior Redesigner Certificate Course has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the Interior Redesigner Certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College. Topics covered in the Interior Redesigner Certificate Course include the following:

Introduction to Interior Redesign

  • Interior Redesign as a Career
  • What Interior Redesigners Do

How to Do Interior Redesign

  • Assessing the Client’s Needs
  • Assessing the Space
  • Presenting Your Recommendations
  • Deciding on a Theme or Concept
  • Organizing and De-Cluttering
  • Clearing the Room
  • Arranging Furniture
  • Adding Accessories
  • Artwork and Walls
  • Window Coverings
  • After the Redesign

Learning Interior Redesign

  • Knowledge of Interior Design
  • Organizational Ability
  • Other Skills and Knowledge You Will Need
  • Getting Volunteer Experience
  • Design-Related Work
  • Evaluating Home Design Locally
  • Learning from Business Owners
  • Resources for Self-Study

Starting an Interior Redesign Business

  • Deciding What Services to Offer
  • Business Planning
  • Your Legal Structure
  • Financial Matters
  • Setting Your Fees
  • Getting Paid
  • Working with Staff and Subcontractors

Getting Clients

  • Choose Your Target Markets
  • Homeowners and Renters
  • Commercial Clients
  • Marketing Tools
  • Marketing Techniques
  • Getting Free Media Publicity
  • Selling Your Services
  • Responding to Inquiries
  • Getting Corporate Clients
  • Preparing Proposals
  • Client Contracts
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What Is Included in the Interior Redesigner Certificate Course

This all-inclusive Interior Redesigner Certificate Course package includes:

  • Registration for the Interior Redesigner Certificate Course
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Access to a Faculty Member to provide you with personal teaching assistance and career advice
  • (Optional) 2026 membership in the IAPO International Association of Professional Interior Redesigners for only US$ 2.99 per month
  • Downloadable Interior Redesigner Certificate personalized with your name and the seal of the International Association of Professions Career College which you may print
  • (Optional) Opportunity to order official certificates printed on fine linen paper and embossed with the gold seal of the college
  • Textbook: IAP Career College Guide to Become an Interior Redesigner (e-book edition)

 

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Our online certificate courses have previously been offered for a registration fee of $297 U.S. and include a textbook and professional membership – a total value of almost $377.

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About a Career as an Interior Redesigner

Imagine having a high-paying career using your creativity to redesign home interiors. There are hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered in most people’s homes, but they need your eye for design to find them.

When you become an interior redesigner, you will redecorate homes quickly and cost-effectively. While you might recommend a new coat of paint or shop for some home accessories, you will primarily use what people already own.

Homeowners often have a difficult time seeing the potential of their rooms, because they’ve been looking at the same furnishings for years. Your fresh perspective can help your clients achieve the look or feel they have always wanted but haven’t been able to achieve on their own.

You might help people downsize to smaller homes, help a couple combine households, or simply help people get a designer look for their home by redecorating. And you might increase your income by working for corporate clients to redesign, rearrange, and accessorize office suites, lobbies, or reception areas.

This guide allows you to start a redesign business. But more importantly, it teaches you how to be successful! What an invaluable tool
Cheryl Clifford, A New View, Interior Styling, California

Why Get a Certificate?

How can you benefit with a certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College)?

A certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College may give you:

  • Respect as a professional
  • A competitive advantage when marketing your services
  • A sense of achievement and confidence
  • A credential for your resume when applying for jobs
  • Assurance to clients of your professionalism
  • Evidence of your expertise
  • Higher earnings (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Certificates: A fast track to careers)

With the International Association of Professions Career College, you can earn a certificate online more quickly and affordably than many other educational options.

Student Spotlight: A Graduate's Success Story

Laura Ximena

“This Interior Redesign course has been everything I could wish for for my professional future.”

As a newlywed and mother, Laura wanted to become a professional so she could demonstrate her abilities to her family and make them proud. She also hoped to be an inspiration to them to achieve their dreams.

Taking IAP College’s Interior Redesigner Certificate Course has equipped Laura with the skills she needed to advance in the redesigner field with confidence. She found it informative and practical at the same time, and the support staff and faculty were always ready to help, eager to solve problems, and answer any questions or concerns.

“I highly recommend the course to anyone who wants to get started in interior redesigning.”

Why Choose IAP Career College?

The International Association of Professions Career College (also known as IAP Career College) aims to offer the finest in affordable online certificate programs for dream careers.

The textbooks for most of our courses were developed by our parent company, the leading online publisher of career guide books on how to get started in a dream career, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Our guides have been used as textbooks for more than a decade, and you can find them in the career centers and library collections of many famed colleges and universities – from the University of Texas to the Fashion Institute of Technology – as well as in numerous public libraries in cities from Vancouver to New York.

It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other certificate programs. When we discovered online courses based on old editions of our career guides costing over US$ 1,000.00, we knew it was time to offer our own online certificate programs.

Now, the leader in online career guides for dream careers, along with a team of respected academics, have created online certificate programs through IAP Career College, allowing you to study and earn a certificate from the comfort of your own home.

Established online in 1999, the parent company of IAP Career College (known as FabJob) is an award-winning organization named “the #1 place to get published online” by Writer’s Digest. Our company and career guides have been featured in media ranging from ABC to Oprah’s newsletter and respected news sites ranging from CNN to the Wall Street Journal online.

We continue this tradition of excellence in online career education with the International Association of Professions Career College. Each of our career certificate programs has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College.

We invite you to learn more about the online certificate courses we offer you by visiting our Certificate Courses page. We are also happy to answer any of your questions to help you decide whether an online certificate course from the International Association of Professions Career College is right for you.

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  • What does an interior redesigner do?
    Interior redesigners transform living or work spaces using the furniture, art, and accessories a client already owns. Instead of starting from scratch, they reimagine the layout, flow, and aesthetics of a space to make it feel fresh, functional, and aligned with the client’s needs—often on a budget.
  • What will I learn in the Interior Redesigner Certificate Course?
    You’ll learn how to evaluate and improve existing spaces using professional interior redesign techniques. This includes space planning, color coordination, working with furniture and décor clients already have, and offering cost-effective recommendations. You’ll also explore how to build a portfolio, set pricing, and work with clients.
  • How long does the Interior Redesigner Certificate Course take to complete?
    The Interior Redesigner Certificate Course is designed to be self-paced, with a recommended completion time of 6 weeks. However, you have the flexibility to complete it in as little as 2 weeks or extend it up to 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

    Need more time? No problem. All of IAP’s Courses include lifetime access.
  • How much can I earn as an interior redesigner?
    Earnings vary based on location and experience. Many interior redesigners charge by the hour ($50–$150+), by the project, or by consultation. With consistent clients or a strong referral base, it’s possible to earn $30,000–$75,000+ per year—especially if you offer related services like staging or organizing.
  • Can I start my own interior redesign business after completing this course?
    Yes. This course is specifically designed to help you launch a solo or small interior redesign business. You'll gain insights into branding, client consultations, pricing strategies, and marketing your services.
  • Do I need any prior experience or education to enroll in this course?
    No prior design experience is necessary. The course is beginner-friendly and geared toward anyone with a passion for interiors, organization, or visual harmony.
  • Can I take the Interior Redesigner Certificate Course from outside of North America?
    Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced, which means you can enroll and complete it from anywhere in the world. All course materials are accessible 24/7 on your schedule.
  • Will I receive a certificate when I finish the course?
    Yes! Upon completing the course, you will receive an Interior Redesigner Certificate from IAP Career College. This certificate will demonstrate your skills in redesign techniques and help you stand out in this creative, budget-friendly niche of interior work.
  • What is IAP Career College?
    The International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College) is a leading online career college offering online certificate courses and professional certifications for non-traditional and "dream" careers.

    Since 1999, we’ve helped over 500,000 students across six continents get started in dream careers—from life coaching to event planning to end-of-life care. Our courses are flexible, beginner-friendly, and designed for adult learners looking for practical, self-paced options.

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