
Become a Residential
Interior Decorator
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
MSF40122 / On Campus
If you love beautiful interiors, renovating, or are ready to channel your creativity into something new, this course is your starting point. Explore the world of residential design and decoration through immersive, hands-on projects that bring ideas to life.
Apply onlineBecome a Residential
Interior Decorator
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
MSF40122 / On Campus
If you love beautiful interiors, renovating, or are ready to channel your creativity into something new, this course is your starting point. Explore the world of residential design and decoration through immersive, hands-on projects that bring ideas to life.
Apply online
What does the course cover?
This comprehensive qualification starts with the basics and gradually builds your skills and confidence. You’ll begin with the elements and principles of design, before exploring the inspiring world of colour and drawing.
We’ll teach you how to develop interior schemes and plan kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living spaces. For your final Major Project you will take a brief from a real client and present a fully resolved interior scheme for their home.
Student work by Brittany Adams


What does the course cover?
This comprehensive qualification starts with the basics and gradually builds your skills and confidence. You’ll begin with the elements and principles of design, before exploring the inspiring world of colour and drawing.
We’ll teach you how to develop interior schemes and plan kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living spaces. For your final Major Project you will take a brief from a real client and present a fully resolved interior scheme for their home.
Student work by Brittany Adams

Australian Government Accredited Qualification
You’ll receive a nationally accredited and internationally recognised qualification. Our career courses are developed by industry professionals and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) – the Government’s national regulator for vocational education. RTO91446.
Australian Government
Accredited Qualification
You’ll receive a nationally accredited and internationally recognised qualification. Our career courses are developed by industry professionals and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) – the Government’s national regulator for vocational education. RTO91446.
Looking for more flexibility?


Learn in our virtual
studio 1-2 days per week
Interested in our Certificate IV in Interior Decoration course but can’t study on campus? Engage and connect with creatives all over the world with our live Zoom classroom, study 1-2 days per week. No visa required.
Live Online/ Virtual StudioLearn self paced online with
Interior Design Online
Did you know we have an online school? Interior Design Online offers our Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications online. Study at your own pace unit by unit with the support of our passionate Educators. No visa required.
Visit Interior Design OnlineLooking for more flexibility?

Learn in our virtual
studio 1-2 days per week
Interested in our Certificate IV in Interior Decoration course but can’t study on campus? Engage and connect with creatives all over the world with our live Zoom classroom, study 1-2 days per week. No visa required.
Live Online/ Virtual Studio
Learn self paced online
with Interior Design Online
Did you know we have an online school? Interior Design Online offers our Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications online. Study at your own pace unit by unit with the support of our passionate Educators. No visa required.
Visit Interior Design Online
“My Sydney Design School experience was great. I loved every minute of it. The Educators care about you, they want you to do well.”
Laura Downie – Founder of Studio 1 Interiors
Graduates of this course can work as Interior Decorators, Interior and Property Stylists, Colour Consultants, Sales Consultants for furniture/lighting/homewares or as an Entrepreneur in their own interiors business.
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“My Sydney Design School experience was great. I loved every minute of it. The Educators care about you, they want you to do well.”
Laura Downie – Founder of Studio 1 Interiors
Graduates of this course can work as Interior Decorators, Interior and Property Stylists, Colour Consultants, Sales Consultants for furniture/lighting/homewares or as an Entrepreneur in their own interiors business.
More success stories Student work
Tell me more about the on campus classes
What are my options?
Get started in January or July each year
- Study 1 day per week / 12 month duration
- Fridays
- 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Starts 30 January 2026
- Study 2 days per week / 6 month duration
- Monday & Tuesday
- Or Wednesday & Thursday
- 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Starts 28 January 2026 (Wed/Thurs) and 2 February 2026 (Mon/Tues)
What are the academic term dates?
We have two enrolment intakes in January (T1) and July (T3). Our terms follow the New South Wales School Holiday term structure.
2026
Term 1 / Wednesday 28 January to Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2 / Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June 2026
Term 3 / Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4 / Monday 12 October to Friday 11 December 2026
Note: You may start on a different day depending on your choice of course.
What are the fees?
If you’re studying on campus as a domestic student:
Total Course Fee: $9,490 (GST free)
Deposit: $990 (GST free)
Note: A 2% PayPal processing fee will be applied at checkout (GST inc).
You can pay in monthly instalments via Ezidebit.
Instalment PlanNote: You will also need to purchase a Design Kit $660 (GST inc) prior to your course start date. All students require a laptop computer. Please allow $50 per term for incidental costs eg. photocopying.
Looking for international student info and pricing?
International StudentsCan I apply for credit?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the acknowledgement of a person’s competency, skills and knowledge which may have been acquired through formal, non-formal and/or informal learning.
Sydney Design School offers applicants the opportunity to apply for RPL and gain credit towards their course. There is a fee associated with an RPL application, please speak to our Course Advisor for more information.
Credit Transfer
Sydney Design School offers a Credit Transfer to any applicant who provides suitable evidence that they have successfully completed a unit or module at any Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Tell me more about the
on campus classes
What are my options?
Get started in January or July each year
- Study 1 day per week / 12 month duration
- Fridays
- 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Starts 30 January 2026
- Study 2 days per week / 6 month duration
- Monday & Tuesday
- Or Wednesday & Thursday
- 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Starts 28 January 2026 (Wed/Thurs) and 2 February 2026 (Mon/Tues)
What are the academic term dates?
We have two enrolment intakes in January (T1) and July (T3). Our terms follow the New South Wales School Holiday term structure.
2026
Term 1 / Wednesday 28 January to Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2 / Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June 2026
Term 3 / Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4 / Monday 12 October to Friday 11 December 2026
Note: You may start on a different day depending on your choice of course.
What are the fees?
If you’re studying on campus as a domestic student:
Total Course Fee: $9,490 (GST free)
Deposit: $990 (GST free)
Note: A 2% PayPal processing fee will be applied at checkout (GST inc).
You can pay in monthly instalments via Ezidebit.
Instalment PlanNote: You will also need to purchase a Design Kit $660 (GST inc) prior to your course start date. All students require a laptop computer. Please allow $50 per term for incidental costs eg. photocopying.
Looking for international student info and pricing?
International StudentsCan I apply for credit?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the acknowledgement of a person’s competency, skills and knowledge which may have been acquired through formal, non-formal and/or informal learning.
Sydney Design School offers applicants the opportunity to apply for RPL and gain credit towards their course. There is a fee associated with an RPL application, please speak to our Course Advisor for more information.
Credit Transfer
Sydney Design School offers a Credit Transfer to any applicant who provides suitable evidence that they have successfully completed a unit or module at any Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
How do I apply?
There are no entry requirements for this course, just bring your passion for design. To apply, simply fill in our online application form and pay your course fee or deposit securely online. If you are under 18 years of age you will not pay a deposit, our team will be in touch to arrange an informal interview to ensure that this is the best course option for you personally.
Studying with us as an international student? Pricing and the application process differs to domestic students.
Domestic Students International Students

How do I apply?
There are no entry requirements for this course, just bring your passion for design. To apply, simply fill in our online application form and pay your course fee or deposit securely online. If you are under 18 years of age you will not pay a deposit, our team will be in touch to arrange an informal interview to ensure that this is the best course option for you personally.
Studying with us as an international student? Pricing and the application process differs to domestic students.
Domestic Students International StudentsSecure your place
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