Free Interior Design Courses Online

All three options are available to study online without tuition fees. If you would also like to compare programmes in other subjects, explore our online diploma courses and wider range of free short courses.

Choose the Right Free Interior Design Course

The right starting point depends on how much detail you want to cover. The short course introduces the profession and basic considerations behind a design scheme. The certificate develops this foundation through four structured units, while the diploma extends the syllabus to project phases, business start-up and portfolio development

Interior Design Short Course

Our Interior Design Short Course is the most concise option in the collection. It is an online, one-month programme with no entry requirements and an ongoing start date.

The course introduces what an interior designer does, the development of interior design as a profession, residential design, designer-client relationships and the basic considerations involved in creating a design scheme.

Certificate in Interior Design

For more detailed study, the Certificate in Interior Design is a Level 3 online course with a stated duration of 10 months, no entry requirements and an ongoing start date. It covers the profession itself as well as design principles, spatial considerations, colour, lighting and room elements.

Diploma in Interior Design

Our Diploma in Interior Design provides the broadest syllabus of the three options. The course is listed at Level 5, is studied online, has a stated duration of three months, has no entry requirements and is available with an ongoing start date.

Alongside the design principles covered by the certificate course, the diploma adds design analysis, drawing skills, presentation skills, the advantages and disadvantages of starting an interior design business, and the development of a professional and competitive portfolio.

How Online Study Works

These eLearning interior design courses are designed for online study. Learners work through the supplied course materials and learning resources, complete end-of-unit assessments and progress through the programme. The individual course pages list ongoing start dates, making it possible to begin without waiting for a fixed academic intake.

If you are new to digital study, our eLearning blog includes guidance on online learning and how eLearning works.

Are the Interior Design Courses Really Free?

Yes. The listed interior design programmes are free to study, and eLearning College states that there is no charge to take part in its online programmes. Certification is separate from access to the course itself.

After successful course completion, learners may have the option to request either a CPD Accredited Certificate or an Endorsed Certificate issued by the Quality Licence Scheme. A fee is payable for these optional certificates. You do not have to purchase a certificate in order to study the course.

These course certificates should not be confused with a regulated qualification, professional licence or registration. If you need a credential for a particular employer, professional body or further-study route, check its specific requirements before choosing a course or purchasing an optional certificate.

Who Are These Courses For?

The collection is suitable for people exploring interior design for the first time as well as learners who want to extend existing creative knowledge. You may find these courses useful if you want to understand the profession before committing to further study, develop your awareness of design principles, or learn more about the process behind functional and visually coherent interior spaces.

If you are considering interior design as a career, our interior designer jobs guide explains typical responsibilities, work environments and skills associated with the profession. You can also explore our broader careers in interior design resources for additional career-focused reading.

What Skills and Knowledge Can You Develop?

The exact learning outcomes depend on the course you select. Across the collection, topics move from an introduction to the profession through to design principles, room elements, project phases and business considerations. Depending on the programme, you may develop knowledge of:

• the role and responsibilities of an interior designer

• function, mood and style within a design scheme

• unity, balance, proportion, scale, rhythm and emphasis

• space, circulation and furniture or fixture arrangements

• colour and lighting schemes

• wall, ceiling and flooring considerations

• design analysis, drawing and presentation

• project phases and the basics of starting an interior design business

Interior Design Certification: What to Check

If certification matters to you, choose the course based on both its syllabus and the certificate option available after completion. The learning itself is free, while optional CPD Accredited or Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed certificates carry a fee. Certificate availability does not mean that the course is a regulated qualification or a professional licence.

For learners who mainly want an introduction, the short course may be the most direct option. If you want a four-unit Level 3 programme, compare the certificate course. If you want the widest interior design syllabus in this collection, including project phases and business topics, review the Level 5 diploma before enrolling.

Start Learning Interior Design Online

Choose the interior design course that matches the depth of study you want, review its syllabus and learning outcomes, and begin when you are ready. Whether you start with the short course or move directly to the certificate or diploma, you can study the course online without tuition fees and decide separately whether you want to purchase an optional certificate after successful completion.