Accredited Online Interior Design Courses
Interior Design - Garden Design - Soft Furnishings - CAD & AI for Interior Design
Study fully online or in-studio, with globally recognised qualifications, flexible schedules and a clear progression route from Beginner to Masters degree level.
Choose Your Study Pathway
- Interior Design
- Garden Design
- Soft Furnishings
- CAD for Interior Design
- AI for Interior Design
Choose from one of four learning levels, your preferred design subject and study option. Guaranteed progression to the next level. Not sure what’s the right course for you? Contact our support team, they’ll be happy to help!
Online
Short Courses
- Study Online Via Zoom
- 4 Specialist Subjects
- Bundle With Your Professional Diploma & Save 10%
Professional
Diplomas
- Online, In-Studio or Via Zoom
- Accredited Level 3 Qualification
- Guaranteed Progression to Bachelor's Degree
Online
Bachelor's Degrees
- Flexible Online Learning
- Accredited BA (Hons) Degree
- Guaranteed Progression to Master's Degree
Online
Master's Degree
- Flexible Online Learning
- Accredited MA Degree
- Qualify For Design Management Roles
Recognised Qualifications & Proven Outcomes
The National Design Academy is the only institution to offer truly flexible, online interior design courses that are nationally and internationally recognised.
- 35,000+ alumni
- 100+ countries
Why Study With NDA?
All NDA courses are industry-led and taught by experienced professionals, providing you with the best preparation for a career in design, and the commercial and entrepreneurial skills to start your own business.
Experienced Tutors
Learn from industry-experienced designers & educators.
1:1 Feedback & Support
Your own personal tutor & a dedicated student support team.
Start When It Suits You
No set term times or semesters. Choose your own course start date.
Career-ready Portfolio
Complete client-style design projects to showcase to future employers.
Student Success Stories
Hear what our amazing students have to say about how they have succeeded within the industry once completing their online interior design courses with the National Design Academy.
I chose the National Design Academy because it offered the perfect blend of professional flexibility and academic depth. I completed my course in early October and I'm now expanding my professional network as I grow Fabian Interiors — a brand dedicated to creating timeless, nature-inspired interiors.
Post degree things have been quite crazy for me in terms of work, both residential and commercial... In terms of the future for me, I feel incredibly excited, I feel empowered by the course and in a position where I can take on most design jobs an imprint on the world!
With the course being online, it was really convenient, as I could fit the course around my children and family life..... Since completing my Diploma last year, I set up my own online furniture shop and this year I have started an interior design service in and around Norfolk.
I applied to the NDA to make me a better all-round designer and to enable me to broaden my professional capabilities in the world of interior design. Since finishing my degree, I have moved to an incredible design company, who offer both interior design and commercial kitchen design. At ABDA, I get to combine my 11 years of commercial kitchen design with my new interior design skillset.
I’m going to be using the NDA progression scholarship to progress onto the MA interior design master's degree and the professional garden design diploma – at the same time! I’m also going to start looking for a job where I can work on real projects for real clients.
I enjoyed the course and it was ideal for my needs of working during the day and studying in the evenings and on the weekends. I have slowly incorporated my new skillset into my decorating business. I now have a client that is ready for a new dining room design. I cannot wait to start this journey into an industry I’m very passionate about!
Since finishing my course, I’ve started a design studio called ‘Luxurious Designs’, based in Saudi Arabia. Moving forward, I will focus more on contemporary and luxury design. I would actually like to develop a new design type, like a modern Islamic and Contemporary Arabian style, also we have a plan to expand to Dubai.
I was looking at universities from all over the world and actually, the National Design Academy seemed to be the most professional one. Studying with the NDA definitely enabled me to work in this particular area. I think it is a unique challenge for a retail designer to create an environment that really expresses a brand, the core of a brand.
Following the completion of my bachelor's degree, I started to take full design projects working with contractors, from the initial stages of the project, working in every detail until the final stage. My aspiration is to step out of my comfort zone and start taking on bigger commercial and retail projects.
Now that I’ve finished my course, I’m focusing on integrating interior design into Cooper8 Ltd to offer a full and comprehensive hospitality package. My goal is to design not only efficient space layouts and commercial kitchens, but also beautiful interiors that enhance the overall experience.
The reason why I decided to study interior design with the National Design Academy was to learn the professional skills so I could take up projects for clients, not just friends and family. After I finished my course I started hiring to help me grow my existing business, Kad Design Studio. I now have a team of an Architect, Interior Designer and a Site Engineer.
I found the course to be very good if you want to kick-start your career in interior design. The VLS is easy to use and navigate around, which is helpful when studying fully remote. I’m continuing my studies with the National Design Academy onto the online BA (Hons) Interior Design Degree, so I can shape my future for a better one.
About NDA
We’ve been teaching interior design courses for over 35 years, with over 35,000 alumni in over 100 countries. We’d love to welcome you to our design community.
NDA Open Days
Our NDA open days are delivered online. A perfect opportunity to get a real feel for the Academy and the design courses we offer. Register now and book your place!
FAQs
Some frequently asked questions about studying with the National Design Academy. Still got questions? Please get in touch with our support team who will be happy to help!
What do I need to study with the NDA?
The NDA delivers its courses online through our Virtual Learning Studio (VLS). Our studio based courses also use the VLS to hold your course material, assignments and to record your progress.
Therefore in order to access the VLS you will need a computer (Windows or Mac) or laptop and it is recommended that you use a browser such as (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge etc.)
We do not recommend that you use a tablet or phone for full time study, although the course material is fully responsive for these devices for short periods of study such as your lunch break or when you travel etc.
What courses am I eligible for?
There are no entry requirements for our Short and Diploma courses, they are designed for those without previous experience, just enthusiasm for their chosen design subject.
There are entry requirements for our Degree courses which are listed on each degree course page of this website. You can apply to study a degree by clicking Apply Now on the website and completing a short application form listing your previous qualifications or CV of professional experience.
All successful NDA Professional Diploma students are offered a guaranteed place on one of our degree courses.
What support will be provided by the NDA?
You will be allocated a personal tutor, but at all times any of our tutor team will be able to support you if your own tutor is not available to take your call. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (UK time) and available via telephone, email and (Teams or Zoom tutorials by appointment) at no extra charge. On-site tutorials can also be pre-arranged.
We have students in over 100 countries with many different time zones and requests for advice or guidance can be submitted/received at any time. We promise to respond to students as soon as possible.
We have our own dedicated student support team, who have been trained and have relevant experience and qualifications to offer specific support in confidence. We also have a access to the resources of our academic university and college partners enabling us to provide enhanced support.
We can be contacted as above but also out of hours via email and telephone +44 (0)1159 123412 where you can leave a message.
Do I need to take any exams?
No, you will not need to take an exam. For all NDA courses assignments are project based and are assessed by your tutor. Diploma courses are moderated by AIM Qualifications and our degrees are moderated by our university academic partner, De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).
How long do I get to complete my course?
Online (Flexible) Diploma courses have a maximum study time of 10 months, your end date can be extended for a small cost.
Online (Fast-Track) Diploma courses are completed in 14 weeks and In-Studio courses (2 x 5 weekdays or 10 x Sundays) blended with home study are completed in 12 weeks.
Degree course modules have a generous maximum time allocation but because there may be times when students require extra time, a holiday or a break from study we offer flexible options in line with external regulations from our academic partner De Montfort University Leicester.
The majority of NDA students complete each level of their degree in approximately one year but some may require less time or take longer to complete.
What employment opportunities will be available to me?
Many NDA Diploma students start their own small business as an interior designer, curtain maker or garden designer.
Degree graduates can also start their own business or become an interior designer with a design or architectural practice. You can even go on to study a Master’s Degree with NDA and qualify for design management roles within the industry.
Vacancies for placements and career opportunities from practices who are looking for designers are posted regularly on the VLS.
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