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What will I learn in Ulleo’s Interior Design & Decoration (Professionals) course?

Interior Design & Decoration (Professionals)

Course Overview

  • This advanced program is designed for those aspiring to work in or start a business in the interior design industry.
  • It builds on the Essentials foundation, with additional focus on sustainability and business management.
  • The Professionals program is endorsed by the Interior Design Association of Australia (IDA) and rated 4.9 stars on Google Reviews.

Key Features (Same as Essentials)

  • DA endorsement
  • Access to SketchUp (industry software)
  • Regular live events with mentors and guest designers
  • Direct support from leading industry experts, ready to guide your learning and answer your questions.
  • Community support via LMS, live chat, phone, and email
  • Exclusive Student Membership: 50% off IDA membership
  • FREE Resene Student Specifier Kit (included with your course)
  • Flexible payment options
  • Sustainability focus – tree planting initiative
  • Guided study plans
  • 10-day money-back guarantee (excluding deposits)
  • 12 months’ access (extensions available)
  • Certificate of Completion + LinkedIn Digital Badge

Course Structure

  • Duration: ~80 hours including workshops
  • Study time: 1–2 hrs/week
  • Lessons (8):
  • All 6 Essentials lessons:
  1. Design Fundamentals
  2. Spatial Planning
  3. Lighting
  4. Colour
  5. Materiality
  6. Furniture & Styling
  • Plus 2 advanced modules:
    • Design for the Future: Sustainability Leadership for Interior Designer
    • Making Your Mark: Business Fundamentals for Interior Designer
  • Focus: Adds advanced sustainability practices and business management skills for professional designers.

What You’ll Learn

  • In addition to the Essentials skills, Professionals students will also:
  • Implement sustainable design practices (eco-materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction)
  • Develop personal branding and marketing skills
  • Manage client relationships and financial planning for design businesses

Career Outcomes

  • Graduates may pursue more advanced or business-oriented roles:
  • Interior Designer
  • Interior Decorator
  • Property Stylist, Colour Consultant
  • Pre-Purchase Design Consultant
  • Retail Design & Colour Consultant
  • Interior Design Business Owner or Freelancer

Requirements

  • Laptop/PC with internet, general computer skills, optional SketchUp/CAD technology

Mentors & Collaborators

  • Mentor: Jenna Cottis, Director at Ryan Creative.
  • Collaborators: Pia Watson, Isabelle Foley, Tom Mark Henry, Jardan, Designing Interiors, Atelier Ten, Design & Co, Materialised, Resene Paint

Activities & Assignments

  • Knowledge Checks. After each lesson, you’ll complete a Knowledge Check - a short quiz that assesses your understanding of the key concepts presented in the lesson.
  • Activity: Draw a Floor Plan. In this activity, you’ll create a detailed floor plan showing a functional and visually appealing layout. (bubble diagram + floor plan) Note: you do not have to use SketchUp to complete your floor plan drawing. You can use any drawing tools, or even hand draw your floor plan.
  • Final Project: Concept Presentation. This is where all you learned from this course will come to life! The goal of this project is for you to experience the interior design process from the client briefing stage to a concept presentation. Note: you do not have to use SketchUp to complete your floor plan drawing. You can use any drawing tools, or even hand draw your floor plan..
  • Feedback within 14–21 days

SketchUp FAQs

What is SketchUp

SketchUp is a popular and versatile 3D modeling software used by professionals and hobbyists across various industries, including architecture, interior design, landscape design, and engineering. It offers an intuitive interface and a wide range of tools that allow users to create, edit, and visualize 3D models efficiently.

Developed by Trimble Inc., SketchUp has two primary versions: SketchUp Free, a web-based version, and SketchUp Pro, a paid desktop version with additional features and capabilities. 

Some of the key features of SketchUp include:

  • Easy-to-use interface for drawing, editing, and manipulating 3D objects
  • Push and pull technology for creating 3D shapes quickly
  • A vast library of pre-built components and textures (SketchUp Pro)
  • Import and export capabilities for various file formats
  • Integration with other design tools like AutoCAD and 3ds Max
  • Rendering and animation tools (SketchUp Pro)
  • Plugins and extensions for added functionality (SketchUp Pro)

SketchUp enables designers to transform their ideas into realistic 3D models, providing a powerful tool for visualisation, communication, and collaboration.

Do I need to learn/use SketchUp?

Learning about SketchUp is entirely optional! Feel free to skip the SketchUp topic pages by clicking ‘Mark Complete’ and continuing with the remaining lessons and topics. 

How do I get SketchUp?

If you want to explore SketchUp, we recommend checking out their free web browser version: SketchUp for Web, available from the Lesson 2 course page. 

How long will the course take me?

  • Approximately 80 hours. Most students complete it in 3–12 months with 1–2 hours study per week.
  • Includes 12 months’ access with a tailored study plan.

Refunds & Cooling-off

  • 10-day money-back guarantee (excl. deposit) for enrolments made with an Ulleo Course Advisor.
  • Partner enrolments (TCA, OCA, Community Colleges) may have different cooling-off policies

Accreditation & Certificate

  • Endorsed by the Interior Design Association of Australia (IDA)
  • Certificate of Completion + Digital Badge (verified by Credly)