Interior Design: NCIDQ Pathway Certificate

Students in the certificate program must have access to a Windows PC that is compatible with the most up-to-date requirements for both Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit. Current System Requirements for this computer can be found on the Autodesk website. Students must complete an A.A.S. in Interior Design before starting this certificate.

Our NCIDQ Pathway Certificate prepares students to apply to take the NCIDQ exam. Completion of an A.A.S. degree in interior design is required before starting this certificate.

2025-2026 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
IDES 1020 Methods and Materials I IDES - 1020: Methods and Materials I Description IDES 1020 This course will introduce the beginning architectural technology or interior design student to the properties and applications of common, as well as new and sustainable residential building materials. This class will cover materials and methods such as: current sustainable practices in home building, wood stud construction, window installation, roofing, foundations, flashing, etc. These materials and construction methods will then be applied in the Studio I projects. Prerequisite: Accepted into NCIDQ Certificate. *This course is cross listed with ARCT1020. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: IDES1020 — PDF	3
IDES 1520 Building Codes and Regulations IDES - 1520: Building Codes and Regulations Description IDES 1520 The goal of this class is to provide you with a fundamental understanding of the International Building Code (IBC), the Americans with Disabilities Act and Energy Codes. The class emphasizes Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) topics such as: building codes, fire codes, accessibility issues, and environmental issues. Prerequisites: Accepted into NCIDQ Certificate. **This course is crosslisted with ARCT1520. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: IDES1520 — PDF	3
IDES 2188 Computer Drafting III IDES - 2188: Computer Drafting III Description IDES 2188 This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of industry-standard software programs beyond drafting and modeling representation. Bluebeam will be a focus as well as Sketch Up and Adobe Photoshop and inDesign as used in a typical Architecture practice. Prerequisite: IDES 1108 and accepted into NCIDQ Certificate. **This course is cross listed with ARCT2108 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARCT 1108 Computer Drafting I IDES 1108 Computer Drafting I Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: IDES2188 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	9

First Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
IDES 2138 Commercial Studio II IDES - 2138: Commercial Studio II Description IDES 2138 This course covers the interior design of public spaces. The design process will be applied, with emphasis on the design development phase (refining the design concept and focusing on design details) and the contract documentation phase (construction drawings and specifications). Students will continue to address commercial furnishings, lighting and finish materials. Synthesis of design elements and principles, building systems and regulations, sustainable design principles and product application will be used in progressively complex commercial interior design projects. Prerequisite: IDES1218 and accepted into NCIDQ Certificate. Credits: 5 Prerequisites: IDES 1218 Commercial Studio I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES2138 — PDF	5
IDES 2973 Internship II IDES - 2973: Internship II Description IDES 2973 Upon the satisfactory completion of IDES AAS and Current enrollment in IDES certificate, this on-the-job training will provide the interior design student with the opportunity to participate in an internship position within his/her determined area of interiors to strengthen skills in a real design environment on a NCIDQ pathway. They will establish goals and develop the understanding of CIDA and NCIDQ and prepare for the hours of work and test after. Prerequisite: Accepted into NCIDQ Certificate. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ARCT 1020 Methods and Materials I ARCT 1520 Building Codes and Regulations ARCT 2108 Computer Drafting III IDES 1020 Methods and Materials I IDES 1520 Building Codes and Regulations IDES 2188 Computer Drafting III Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES2973 — PDF	2
Total Semester Credits:	7

Total Credits:	16

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