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Course Description

High end modern office with an open ceiling, table-desks to the left, seating area to the right, and a glass-front inner office at the back

Take this course to learn the essentials of establishing an interior design practice. Students learn how to set up and govern a business entity; and legal and contractual aspects of the interior design profession for commercial and residential applications. Topics include client relationships; marketing and design services; project management; fee structures; and a variety of issues relevant to today’s design professional. In addition, students learn about relevant job search criteria and tools useful for applying to a job in the interior design field.

Prerequisites

None

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Interior Design Professional Practices
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 12, 2025 to Aug 21, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $625.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
    This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • No Class Meeting(s): 6/19/25
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  •  Course teaching method: Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
  • Course details subject to change. After registering for a course, visit your Extension Portal to view the information you will need to know about your course(s) including materials list, classroom details, online resource links, etc. Be sure to check your Student Portal regularly for course updates and changes.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course.
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