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Online or In-Studio Courses
Professional Interior Design Diploma
Become a professional interior designer in as little as 12 weeks!
No Entry Requirements
No qualifications required! Age 16+ and an interest in interior design.
Globally Recognised
Fully accredited Level 3 qualification
Progression Guaranteed
Progress to study one of our online bachelor’s degrees
Flexible study
Study 100% online, anytime, from anywhere
Affordable
Lower fees & UK student loans available
One Great Course, Three Ways To Study
A flexible, globally recognised Level 3 Professional Interior Design Diploma; online or in-studio, offering essential skills, career pathways and guaranteed progression to an NDA Bachelor’s Degree.
Price Match Guarantee:As a not-for-profit foundation,we are so confident in the price of our Diploma’s that if you can find the same level of education for less, we will match it!
Online Flexible
Diploma
8–10 months online study. Ideal for independent learners wanting maximum freedom
- Start whenever you like & study flexibly at your own pace
- Fully online with no scheduled classes
- Perfect for balancing work, family, or travel
- No entry requirements & no exams
- Fully accredited & globally recognised
- Work legally as an interior designer anywhere in the world
UK Fee
£895
Non-UK Fee
$1,850
- Instalment options available
- UK Fees part subsidised by UK Government
- UK resident student loans available
In-Studio
Diploma
12 weeks – immersive, hands-on learning in our UK or Dubai studios
- Two weeks of face-to-face training followed by home-study modules
- Work directly with tutors and fellow designers in a professional studio environment
- Our most interactive and collaborative study option
- No entry requirements & no exams
- Fully accredited & globally recognised
- Work legally as an interior designer anywhere in the world
UK Fee
£1,500
Non-UK Fee
$3,225
- Instalment options available
- UK Fees part subsidised by UK Government
- UK resident student loans available
Online Fast-Track
Diploma
14 weeks – structured online learning with live Zoom sessions
- Live online lessons twice a week for 8 weeks, plus guided independent study
- Learn alongside a tutor and classmates in real time
- A faster, more supported route to completion
- No entry requirements & no exams
- Fully accredited & globally recognised
- Work legally as an interior designer anywhere in the world
UK Fee
£1,200
Non-UK Fee
$2,425
- Instalment options available
- UK Fees part subsidised by UK Government
- UK resident student loans available
Boost your skills with specialist online short courses in CAD, Exterior Design, and AI for Interior Design.
Software (CAD) Course
12 live lessons via zoom 3 days per week. 4 weeks total
- 4 week online course with live Zoom sessions
- Learn AutoCAD, SketchUp and 3D rendering
- Practical, project-based assessment
- One-year free software licences included
- Create professional 2D plans, 3D models and renders
UK Fee
£950
Non-UK Fee
$1,250
- Previous NDA student & 4 course bundle discounts available.
AI for Interior Design
5 live lessons via zoom over 3 weeks + 3 weeks home study. 6 weeks total
- 6 week online course with live Zoom sessions
- Learn essential AI tools for interior design
- Project-based assessment
- Create concepts, visuals and presentations with AI
- Future-focused skills for the next era of interior design
UK Fee
£950
Non-UK Fee
$1,250
- Previous NDA student & 4 course bundle discounts available.
Exterior Design
6 live lessons via zoom over 3 weeks + 3 weeks home study. 6 weeks total
- 6 week online course with live Zoom sessions
- Learn core principles for exterior design
- Project-based assessment
- Blend indoor and outdoor living seamlessly
- Choose materials, planting and lighting with confidence
UK Fee
£950
Non-UK Fee
$1,250
- Previous NDA student & 4 course bundle discounts available.
Or Choose Our Ultimate Design Mastery Bundle
Achieve full-scale mastery by combining your chosen interior design diploma with all three specialist short courses in one bundle.
The Ultimate Interior Design Mastery Bundle
Your Key to Comprehensive Design Excellence
- Study our Interior Design Diploma + Software (CAD), Exterior Design and AI
- Choose from 3 Diploma study options
- Up to 18 months to complete all additional short courses
- No exams - fully coursework assessed
- Save 10% on fees compared with taking each course separately
A Globally Recognised Qualification
Our Level 3 Professional Interior Design Diploma is accredited by AIM Qualifications and regulated by Ofqual, they are British Government-approved and globally recognised. The NDA is the World’s leading interior design school, with students in 108+ countries.
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Student Success Stories
Hear what our amazing students have to say about how they have succeeded within the industry once completing their Professional Interior Design Diploma with the National Design Academy.
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.
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 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!
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!
Added an interior design service to his existing business offering
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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.
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.
Learned the professional skills to grow her existing interior design business
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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.
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.
Founded her own business creating nature-inspired interiors
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I studied the Online Fast-Track course in between working and caring for my toddler. It was challenging, but I loved the course so much, I was willing to fit it all in!
Since finishing the course, I have launched my Interior Design services to my small business. I’m super excited for the journey and I’m looking forward for things to come.
Since finishing the course, I have launched my Interior Design services to my small business. I’m super excited for the journey and I’m looking forward for things to come.
I discovered the National Design Academy and the flexible study options. Now that was an idea! I could really fit the Interior Design studies around my work schedule!
After finishing my course, my current plans are to use the knowledge and skills I learned to transform family, and friend’s homes into beautiful and functional spaces that reflect their personality.
After finishing my course, my current plans are to use the knowledge and skills I learned to transform family, and friend’s homes into beautiful and functional spaces that reflect their personality.
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.
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.
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 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!
Added an interior design service to his existing business offering
View Full Student Spotlight
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.
Learned the professional skills to grow her existing interior design business
View Full Student Spotlight
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.
Founded her own business creating nature-inspired interiors
View Full Student Spotlight
Since finishing the course, I have launched my Interior Design services to my small business. I’m super excited for the journey and I’m looking forward for things to come.
After finishing my course, my current plans are to use the knowledge and skills I learned to transform family, and friend’s homes into beautiful and functional spaces that reflect their personality.
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.
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