Step into the world of interior styling and design with our practical, hands-on Interior Decor programme.
STUDY FOR FREE: We are offering this course completely FREE* to NZ Residents who enroll into our 2025 Intakes!
Develop your creative eye and confidently style a variety of interior environments that inspire and impress.
Select the perfect materials, finishes, and furnishings to bring your vision to life with style and purpose.
Master the art of client consultation, turning ideas into clear, professional décor briefs that capture every detail.
Gain real-world experience assisting on interior projects from first concept to flawless completion.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive the New Zealand Certificate in Interior Décor (Level 4).
A bit more information
Interior Decor Essentials
Explore your passion for interior décor, from design styles and historical influences to the key theories that shape beautiful spaces. Learn to apply design principles that enhance a variety of environments, creating interiors that balance function, mood, and visual harmony.
Interior Decor Products and Materials
Discover the materials and products that bring a concept to life. Learn how to assess and select each element based on durability, style, sustainability, and budget, making confident choices that support your design vision.
Interior Decor Project Brief
Develop skills in client consultation and brief creation, turning needs into a clear, professional décor plan. Use communication techniques to collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and present ideas with confidence through mood boards, sketches, and digital layouts.
Interior Decor Project
Gain practical experience managing an interior décor project from concept to completion. Assist with budgeting, scheduling, sourcing, and stakeholder communication while building the skills to keep projects on track and deliver creative, polished results.
Programme Hours Per Week
Full-Time Study: 20 hours of guided learning plus 13 hours of self-directed learning, totalling 33 hours per week.
Part-Time Study: 10 hours of guided learning plus 7 hours of self-directed learning, totalling 17 hours per week.
Learners will be eligible to enter this programme if they:
Are at least 16 years old
Hold NCEA Level 2 or equivalent evidence that they have the ability to succeed in the programme
Students with English as their second language require IELTS 5.5 (General or Academic) with no band lower than 5.0.
Software
To complete this course, ākonga will need to use simple free tools/software, such as Milanote, Canva, or Style Sourcebook, while other tools (e.g. SketchUp, Planner 5D, HomeByMe, Lucidchart, or a CAD viewer) are optional, and equivalent alternatives are welcome.
Equipment
Learners are required to have your own device with the below specifications:
Components of your device | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
CPU | Intel Core i5, or better | Intel Core i5, or better |
Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Disk | 256 GB SSD | 512 GD SSD |
Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1080 |
Please note that learners are responsible for reviewing and complying with all End User Licence Agreements (EULAs) associated with any software they use during the programme.
*Our Level 4 Certificate in Interior Decor is offered at Zero Fees for all 2025 intakes only and is available to NZ domestic students only.
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