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Launch Your Interior Design Business with Expert Mentorship

A practical micro-credential covering interior design, decoration, and business skills, with personal feedback from a working industry mentor.

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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Industry Mentor

Students are assigned industry mentor Jenna Cottis, a commercial interior designer, who provides portfolio feedback, detailed assignment critiques, and answers private messages on design topics and career pathways.

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completing the course, students receive an industry-accredited Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, recognised to help stand out in the job market.

100% Online, Study Anytime

The course is entirely online and self-paced, allowing students to study whenever suits them over a 12-month access period.

No Exams

This course has no exams, assessment is through assignments and activities reviewed by the industry mentor.

Live Events and Workshops

Students are invited to live interactive sessions hosted by Ulleo, including concept development workshops, space planning walkthroughs, Q&A with the mentor, and guest sessions with designers, architects and stylists.

Discussion Boards

Inside the learning platform students can share sketches, ideas, and concepts, ask questions, respond to reflective design prompts, and learn from mentor and peer feedback in an online design studio environment.

Free CCH eBook Library Access

Enrolment includes access to the CCH eBook Library with over 50 titles to enhance learning and knowledge.

Career Support Services

The Career Academy provides CV reviews and interview preparation to help students put their best foot forward in the job market.

Certificate in Xero

Additional certification issued alongside the course.

~200 hours of practical, assignment-based learning, no exams
Live workshops, portfolio support, and CV review included
Skills & Applications

The Skills You'll Build

Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.

181k+Employed in this field (AU)
Interior DesignerInterior DecoratorProperty StylistColour ConsultantPre-Purchase Design ConsultantRetail Design and Colour Consultant

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS / NCVER). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 11 Modules Inside The Course

The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.

11Total Units
10Core Units
1Electives

Core Units

Design Fundamentals
Spatial Planning
Lighting
Colour
Materiality
Furniture & Styling

 

Starting Up & Business Types and Structures
Preparing your Business Plan
Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
Certificate in Xero

Elective Units

Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI
Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

How It Starts

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Click 'Enrol Now' on the course page
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Choose a payment option (upfront or payment plan)
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Submit enrolment details
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Gain access to the course platform delivered via Ulleo
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

$15 / week

Payment Plan – $15 per week. No deposit required, no credit check.

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10-Day Money Back Guarantee

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Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

Are there any entry requirements for this course?

No formal entry requirements are listed for this course. It suits anyone with an interest in interior design, whether starting out or looking to formalise existing creative skills. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current prerequisites.

How much does the course cost and is a payment plan available?

A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.

How long does the course take to complete?

Students have 12 months of access to complete the course. The estimated study commitment is around 200 hours, which you can spread across the access period at your own pace.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

The course is 100% online and self-paced, there are no exams. Assessment is through assignments and activities reviewed by industry mentor Jenna Cottis, who also provides portfolio feedback and responds to private messages. Live workshops and Q&A sessions are held regularly through the Ulleo platform.

Is there a work placement component?

This course does not include a work placement component. Practical learning is built into the assignment and portfolio work, with feedback from a working industry mentor throughout.

What credential do I receive on completion?

Graduates receive an industry-accredited Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. The course is not a government-accredited or AQF-recognised qualification, it is a micro-credential that carries industry endorsement and is designed to support career development and portfolio building.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This Interior Design Business Pathway course covers the creative and commercial skills needed to work in the interior design industry. Students learn space planning, colour theory, concept development, and the business fundamentals of running a design practice, assessed through assignments and activities rather than exams.

Delivered by The Career Academy, the course suits aspiring interior designers, decorators, and property stylists who want to build a professional portfolio and launch a design career or business. Students are assigned industry mentor Jenna Cottis, a commercial interior designer, who reviews assignments, critiques portfolio work, and responds to private messages on design topics and career pathways.

The course is 100% online and self-paced, with 12 months of access and around 200 study hours. Live workshops hosted by Ulleo, including concept development sessions, space planning walkthroughs, and guest sessions with designers, architects, and stylists, add an interactive layer to the self-paced format.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

TC
The Career Academy
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
24/7 support via email and phone
AATInternational Association of BookkeepersICOESInternational Approval and Registration Centre
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