The fascination with the design and decoration of the American home continues today as strongly as ever. This live teacher-led online certificate program is for homeowners who want to make the best design decisions for their interiors, those contemplating entry into the interior design industry, and current designers who wish to brush up on their skills. 

Certificate requirements

1. Complete all 6 courses within the program. These courses are being offered live via Zoom, Thursdays from 6-8pm, and will be split between the Fall '25 and Spring '26 semesters. 

  1. Six core courses include:
  • Fundamentals of Design and Layout (Sept. 11-25, 2025) 
  • Furniture (October 9-23, 2025)
  • The Effective Use of Color (November 6-20, 2025)
  • Fabrics and Other Materials (January 15-29, 2026)
  • Lighting and Accessories (February 12 & 19, 2026)
  • Design Project Review (March 12, 2026)
          b. Optional course: The Business Side Of Interior Design 
            
2. Complete all assignments, including the final project.
3. Comply with attendance policy (only 1 absence permitted for entire program (except for Fundamentals, no absence permitted during this course) to receive
     certificate upon completion).

Certificate pricing

Register for all of the required course hours and receive a discounted bundle price, 15% off the total cost of enrolling in the courses separately. Our certificate bundle is $995. 

A small icon of a pair of hands holding a resume Instructor Biography

Artist, historian and interior designer, Kristine Robinson has been teaching in Temple University's Interior Design Certificate Program since 2004. She is an award-winning interior designer whose designs have been featured in numerous designer show homes, publications and on HGTV!

Kristine brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experiences to her classes, which her students find invaluable. From helping students learn how to layout a room design, to learning the elements of color, to using lighting and accessories effectively, Kristine covers all of the fundamentals to help homeowners who want to make the best design decisions for their home and for those contemplating entry into the Interior Design industry. 

NOTE: The first 5 courses are also available as stand-alone courses but capacity for individual registrations is limited. 

Additional Details

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Description

Thank you for your interest! The 2025–2026 cohort has reached capacity. Registration for the 2026–2027 cohort will begin on July 1, 2026—we hope you'll consider joining us then.

CERTIFICATE IN INTERIOR DESIGN -  Take 30 hours (6 courses) of interior design courses across two semesters and pay one fee, a 15% discount off the total cost of enrolling in the courses separately. 

Certificate Price
Bundle Fee : $995.00
Deadline to Start Last Course
730 Days After Registration

Courses

Minimum Required

6 Course(s)