You don't need a design background to belong at Sydney Design School. You need to have a passion for design, a willingness to learn, and the drive to start something new. We'll give you the rest.
Will the skills I already
have be useful?
Yes. The role of an Interior Decorator, Stylist or Designer is extremely broad, so almost any experience you bring from your previous career such as communication, time management and problem solving skills will be valuable to a future employer.
If you have been working in the industry or have previously studied design, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allowing you to skip some parts of your course.
Work while you
are studying
On campus, virtual studio and self-paced online
Be mentored by our
Careers Coach
Learn the skills you
need for a new career
Our courses are content rich, and we make the most of every day – there is no wasted time. They’re built to fit around the life you already have.
Study part time, on campus, virtually or online, and keep working while you retrain. You don’t need to pause your income, or your life, to build a new career.
Our Careers Coach will support every step of the way. You’ll graduate with an industry-ready portfolio showing your unique style – real proof of what you can do.
Our career courses
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
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Certificate IV in Design (Styling)
Certificate IV in Design (Styling)
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Diploma of Interior Design
Diploma of Interior Design
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Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
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We are a Registered Training Organisation, RTO 91446, and our career courses carry nationally recognised accreditation from the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The Design Institute of Australia, the peak body for design professionals in Australia, recognises our qualifications too.
“Having an in-house Career Coach is probably one of the major benefits as they continually update you with internship and career opportunities through their industry connections.”
Certificate IV graduate Daniel Bemrose made the switch from property management to interiors. He worked as a Design Consultant at Jardan and is now their Business Development Manager.
How do I apply?
If you’re interested in joining us we strongly suggest you chat with a Course Advisor or join us for our next Info Session or Open Day. If you’re ready you can apply and pay for our Certificate IV course immediately online. If you’ve chosen a Diploma course, you can apply online and we’ll organise an informal interview before a payment is made.
Success Stories
Frequently asked questions
Are the courses suited to a mix of ages and backgrounds?
Yes, that’s exactly what makes it great. Our light-filled, custom-built studios in the heart of North Sydney unite school leavers, career changers and industry professionals.
How much homework is there?
It depends on which mode of study you choose and which course.
For the Certificate IV on campus and virtual studio we recommend 4-6 hours per week.
For the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Interior Design we recommend between 6-10 hours a week. When you are learning software and doing larger projects the homework increases.
If you study self-paced online you can choose how much time you spend studying.
Do classes run in school holidays?
Our School follows the NSW school calendar, so you’ll have four breaks each year if you are studying on campus or in our virtual studio.
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Do I need any previous experience?
No, no previous experience is needed, just a passion for design. We teach you all of the foundation skills including drawing which often is an area that our students feel least confident in.
Do you offer flexible study options?
We’ve designed our course options around busy modern life so you can choose different paced options; on campus (2 or 3 days per week), in our virtual studio (2 days per week) or fully self-paced online (anytime).
Is the School recognised by the Design Institute of Australia?
Yes. Our career courses are recognised and endorsed by the Design Institute of Australia, the country’s peak body for professional design.
Graduates of our Diploma and Advanced Diploma can also apply for direct entry and a credit into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons) at UNSW Sydney.
