The Path to Becoming an Interior Designer
Are you looking to become a Registered Interior Designer? Take our interactive questionnaire to find the best path for you.
Do you have one of the following:
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 1
Do you have a 3-year ID diploma and did you graduate before July 1, 2015?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 2
Are you applying before December 31, 2019?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 3
Have you submitted your transcripts to ARIDO and been accepted as an Intern?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 4
Do you have 3,250 hours of
supervised work experience
? The current requirements requires supervised work experience under a qualified practitioner.
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 5
Did you pass the
IDFX
, NCIDQ Exam Part 1 - a computerized multiple choice exam
IDPX
, and NCIDQ Exam Part 2 - a computerized multiple choice exam
Practicum NCIDQ
Exams? NCIDQ Exam Part 3 - a computerized interactive exam
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 1
Do you have a 4-year
BID degree
and graduated before July 1, 2017? Bachelor of Interior Design Degree
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 2
Are you applying before December 31, 2021?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 3
Have you submitted your transcripts to ARIDO and been accepted as an Intern?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 4
Do you have 3,250 hours of
supervised work experience
? The current requirements requires supervised work experience under a qualified practitioner.
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 5
Did you pass the
IDFX
, NCIDQ Exam Part 1 - a computerized multiple choice exam
IDPX
, and NCIDQ Exam Part 2 - a computerized multiple choice exam
Practicum NCIDQ
Exams? NCIDQ Exam Part 3 - a computerized interactive exam
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 1
Do you have a 4-year
BID degree
? Bachelor of Interior Design Degree
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 2
Have you submitted your transcripts to ARIDO and been accepted as an Intern?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 3
Do you have 3,520 hours of
supervised work experience
? The current requirements requires supervised work experience under a qualified practitioner.
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 4
Did you pass the
IDFX
, NCIDQ Exam Part 1 - a computerized multiple choice exam
IDPX
, and NCIDQ Exam Part 2 - a computerized multiple choice exam
Practicum NCIDQ
Exams? NCIDQ Exam Part 3 - a computerized interactive exam
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 1
Were you trained in the interior design field outside of Canada?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 2
Your education needs to be assessed through the
equivalent to a CIDA Degree. Successfully meeting the
Intern Membership.
ICRS
to determine if your competencies areIntern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
equivalent to a CIDA Degree. Successfully meeting the
ICRS
competencies enables you to qualify forIntern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
Intern Membership.
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 1
Do you have training from the interior design field but are not registered with ARIDO?
Please select a choice from the above.
Step 2
Your education needs to be assessed through the
equivalent to a CIDA Degree. Successfully meeting the
Intern Membership.
ICRS
to determine if your competencies areIntern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
equivalent to a CIDA Degree. Successfully meeting the
ICRS
competencies enables you to qualify forIntern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
Intern Membership.
Please select a choice from the above.
If you did not apply for Intern membership by December 31, 2019, your education is no longer recognized by ARIDO. However, you have two options:
- Have your education and experience assessed through the ICRS to determine if you have the competencies equivalent to a CIDA degree, which is the current minimum requirement.
- Update your education via a bridge program that grants a CIDA Degree. You would then qualify for Intern membership.
You cannot complete your Intern membership application without transcripts. If you did not apply for Intern membership by December 31, 2019, your education is no longer recognized by ARIDO. However, you have two options:
- Have your education and experience assessed through the ICRS to determine if you have the competencies equivalent to a CIDA degree, which is the current minimum requirement.
- Update your education via a bridge program that grants a CIDA Degree. You would then qualify for Intern membership.
You need the correct number of supervised work hours. You can talk to your employer to obtain the correct number of work hours. You can also engage in ARIDO’s mentorship program and obtain additional hours under a mentor that will qualify.
You need to pass these qualifying exams before applying for Registered membership.
If you did not apply for Intern membership by December 31, 2019, your education is no longer recognized by ARIDO. However, you have two options:
- Have your education and experience assessed through the ICRS to determine if you have the competencies equivalent to a CIDA degree, which is the current minimum requirement.
- Update your education via a bridge program that grants a CIDA Degree. You would then qualify for Intern membership.
You cannot complete your Intern membership application without transcripts. If you did not apply for Intern membership by December 31, 2019, your education is no longer recognized by ARIDO. However, you have two options:
- Have your education and experience assessed through the ICRS to determine if you have the competencies equivalent to a CIDA degree, which is the current minimum requirement.
- Update your education via a bridge program that grants a CIDA Degree. You would then qualify for Intern membership.
You need the correct number of supervised work hours. You can talk to your employer to obtain the correct number of work hours. You can also engage in ARIDO’s mentorship program and obtain additional hours under a mentor that will qualify.
You need to pass these qualifying exams before applying for Registered membership.
If you have any questions, please contact info@arido.ca.
You can complete your Intern application without original copies of your transcripts.
You need the correct number of supervised work hours. You can talk to your employer to obtain the correct number of work hours. You can also engage in ARIDO’s mentorship program and obtain additional hours under a mentor that will qualify.
You need to pass these qualifying exams before applying for Registered membership.
If you have any questions, please contact info@arido.ca.
If your assessment for the
If your assessment for the
ICRS
identifies partial gaps, you will need to address those gaps through educaton and training and come back to be reassessed within a year.
Intern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
If your assessment for the
ICRS
identifies major gaps, you will need to upgrade your education to a CIDA Degree.
Intern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
You need the correct number of supervised work hours. You can talk to your employer to obtain the correct number of work hours. You can also engage in ARIDO’s mentorship program and obtain additional hours under a mentor that will qualify.
You need to pass these qualifying exams before applying as a Registered ARIDO member.
If you have any questions, please contact info@arido.ca.
If your assessment for the
If your assessment for the
ICRS
identifies partial gaps, you will need to address those gaps through education and training and come back to be reassessed within a year.
Intern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
If your assessment for the
ICRS
identifies major gaps, you will need to upgrade your education to a CIDA Degree.
Intern Competencies Review System. Applicants submit a book of evidence based on a prescribed set of competencies, consisting of evidences from relevant work experience and/or education/training to prove they meet the minimum education competencies required for intern membership.
You need the correct number of supervised work hours. You can talk to your employer to obtain the correct number of work hours. You can also engage in ARIDO’s mentorship program and obtain additional hours under a mentor that will qualify.
You need to pass these qualifying exams before applying as a Registered ARIDO member.
Are you looking to become registered? Take our interactive questionnaire to find the best path for you.
Do you have one of the following?
Step 2
Do you have one of the
following
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If your assessment for the ICRS identifies partial gaps, you will need to address those gaps through education and training and come back to be assessed within a year.
If your assessment for the ICRS identified major gaps, you will need to upgrade your education to a CIDQ Degree.
If you don't apply for Intern membership by December 31, 2019, your educaGon will no longer be recognized. However, you have two opGons:
- Have your education and experience assessed through the ICRS to determine if you have the competencies equivalent to a CIDA degree, which is the minimum requirement.
- Enter into a bridge with a CIDA Degree program and update your educaGon. You would then qualify for Intern membership.