Study an interior design course online from anywhere

Study interior design, decoration or styling courses online on your terms without ever feeling like you’re doing it alone with the online partner school of award-winning Sydney Design School.

Our nationally accredited courses deliver the same practical, industry-led qualifications with a level of support rarely found in online learning. Our courses are designed to build real skills, real confidence, and real career outcomes.

Study fully online at your own pace, from anywhere in the world or join our live virtual studios for structured, interactive learning in real time.

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Flexible but never solo

Personal support from Educators.
Creative meet-ups and webinars.

Future focused

One-on-one careers coaching.
Feel job ready and confident.

Designed for busy creatives

Study at your own pace online
or in real time from anywhere

Find an online accredited interior design course you love

Diploma of
Interior Design

Learn to shape the spaces people live and work in while meeting the real-world demands of professional practice. Graduate with a portfolio that’s ready to open doors in the industry. 

Nationally accredited – MSF50222

Certificate IV in
Interior Decoration

Design inspirational homes from wherever you are. Whether you’re pivoting to a new career, planning a renovation, or simply following your creative curiosity this course is the perfect place to start.

Nationally accredited – MSF40122

Certificate IV in Design
(Styling)

Master the art of visual storytelling and turn your passion for styling into a career as a professional Stylist. Learn the skills to style interiors, weddings, food, products and events.

Nationally accredited – CUA40725

2 flexible ways to learn

Study self-paced online with Interior Design Online or in a virtual studio in real time with Sydney Design School. Whichever way you choose to learn, you’ll follow the same industry-aligned curriculum with the same pathway to real job opportunities.

Self-paced Online

If you need to fit study around work or family, self-paced online is built for you. Start any time, with Educator support via email, phone and video call. Enjoy live critiques, webinars and careers coaching from day one.

Apply anytime and get started today.

Virtual Studio

If you love the social vibe of a small class but can’t make it to our Sydney studios, real time online learning is the perfect option. You’ll be guided and supported by our passionate Educators with live demos, briefs and critiques.

Next intake April 2027. Enrol now and secure your spot.

Sydney Design School North Sydney campus entrance

About Sydney Design School

Sydney Design School is a boutique, nationally accredited, vocational interior design school delivering courses at the forefront of the interior design industry. Interior Design Online is the online partner school of Sydney Design School bringing the Sydney Design School learning experience to students anywhere in the world.

Established in 2008, Sydney Design School is a place where real-world training, hands-on creativity and industry connections come together to build confident, award-winning graduates.

RTO 91446

Student sketching a colour scheme with coloured pencils

Why we’re different

With Interior Design Online, you’ll study the same industry-leading content as our on-campus students, delivered through our eCampus which is packed with resources, videos and practical activities to get you industry ready.

You’ll be supported by our Educators every step of the way: presenting critiques live via Zoom to industry experts, connecting with leading design professionals through live webinars, and working with our in-house career coach to shape the path that’s right for you.

Graduate with a genuine Sydney Design School qualification and celebrate in person at a Sydney graduation ceremony.

Learn AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit

Learn SketchUp

Visualise your creative interior design ideas quickly with this user-friendly 3D modelling tool.

Learn AutoCAD

Create floor plans and elevations for a residential project. Be introduced to this 2D drawing tool.

Learn Revit

Get started with this industry-in demand BIM software. Learn through a real commercial project.

Graduate Agathe Corbet standing beside a staircase in a light-filled home

“I collaborate closely with my clients to bring their vision to life and design spaces that are a true reflection of their unique style.”

Agathe Corbet

We’re proud of our global alumni shaping the interiors world and living vibrant, creative lives. Be inspired by their unique stories.

Frequently asked questions

An Interior Designer shapes how a space functions and flows, transforming an interior to meet a client brief. An Interior Decorator brings a space to life through colour, furniture and fabrics, elevating the lives of the people who use it. A Stylist curates spaces and products to enhance their desirability for a photoshoot, property sale, or event. Train as an Interior Designer with our Diploma of Interior Design, as an Interior Decorator with our Certificate IV in Interior Decoration, or as a Stylist with our Certificate IV in Design (Styling).

You can study interior design online in two ways: self-paced online or in our live virtual studio. Self-paced online lets you start any time and work through our eCampus at your own pace, with Educator support by email, phone and video call. Virtual studio is real time online learning in a small class, with live demos, briefs and critiques. Both lead to the same nationally accredited Sydney Design School qualification.

No. Our courses guide you step by step, so you can start with no experience. The Certificate IV in Interior Decoration is the perfect place to begin if you are new to design. All you need is a passion for interiors and a computer to get started. Want to test the waters first? Our short courses in styling, colour and software are a great way to begin. Not sure where you fit? Our team is happy to talk through your options.

Yes. Self-paced online has no fixed class times, so you can start any time and study around work and family. You can pay as you go or by instalments, and pause and restart your studies when life events come up. If you prefer live classes, our virtual studio runs during Australian public school terms, allowing parents to pause study during the holidays.

Not at all. Self-paced online study is flexible but never solo. Your Educators are with you every step of the way, and you present your interim and final critiques live via Zoom to an industry expert. Live webinars and creative meet-ups connect you with fellow students, suppliers and leading design professionals, so you are part of a creative community.

Yes. A nationally accredited vocational qualification is recognised by employers, and it speeds up your learning so you can start working with confidence sooner. Many of our graduates go on to start their own business. Your portfolio is key to finding work, and you build it with every assessment you complete. You’ll graduate with industry-standard projects that you can show clients and employers.

Yes. Interior Design Online is the online partner school of the award-winning Sydney Design School, a nationally accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91446) accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and recognised by the Design Institute of Australia (DIA). Our student community spans more than 35 countries, and our graduates are sought after by industry. We are also one of the few providers with a dedicated careers service, so you’ll get one-on-one careers coaching from day one. Online students graduate with a genuine Sydney Design School qualification, the same one earned by our virtual studio and on campus students.

Yes. Self-paced online can be studied from anywhere in the world, at any time that suits you. Our virtual studio can also be joined from anywhere, but classes run live on Sydney time 9.30am – 4.30pm, so check that the schedule works for your time zone before you apply. Either way, no visa is required.

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