Interior Architecture & Design Requirements

The National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) Examination

To be eligible to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) exam, special education and work experience requirements need to be met. Completing both the Interior Architecture & Design AAS degree and the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate allows you to meet 60 credits of interior design coursework included in a certificate or degree from an accredited institution to be eligible. In addition to education requirements, you will need to meet the minimum three years of direct supervised/sponsored work hours.

Learn more about the NCIDQ Examination eligibility paths.