Have you always been interested in creating beautiful spaces?
Are you the one your friends call when they want decorating advice?

Then you should consider enrolling in Philadelphia University’s Interior Decorating Certificate Program. This non-credit program is geared toward those who wish to gain knowledge of the essentials of interior decorating, either for use in a career or for personal enrichment. The eight required courses, as well as optional elective courses, prepare students for an entry-level position in the interior decorating field.  A certificate of completion will be awarded to students successfully completing the eight-course sequence.

Class handouts and some materials are included in the course fees. Some classes may require the purchase of books or other materials. Students can complete the program at their own pace and are encouraged to not take more than a few classes at a time.   Most classes are offered in the evening; however, occasionally, some courses may be held in the day-time or on a Saturday.  Course offerings vary per semester and not all courses are offered every semester.  Students should refer below for schedule of course offerings and required prequisites. Certain day-time field trips are required; dates are listed in the current schedule.

There are 8 required courses to earn the certificate:

• Interior Decorating Fundamentals (No Prerequisite/recommended first course) - offered fall, spring and summer
• Space Planning (Prerequisite: Fundamentals) - offered fall and spring
• Introduction to Textiles & Materials (Prerequisite: Fundamentals) - offered spring only
• Lighting (Prerequisite: Fundamentals and Space Planning) - offered fall and spring
• Historic Styles (Prerequisites: Fundamentals, Space Planning, Introduction to Textiles & Materials) - offered fall only
• Color Workshop (No Prerequisite) - offered fall, spring and summer
• Drawing for Interiors (No Prerequisite) - offered summer and fall
• Residential Decorating (Last course taken for the Certificate Program. Prerequisites: all other 7 courses) - offered twice a year, schedule varies

Electives: (No Prerequisites: Although not required for the certificate, students are strongly encouraged to take these courses to enhance their knowledge of the interior decorating field.)

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Contact Information:

Office of Continuing and Professional Studies
215.951.2900
Email: evening@PhilaU.edu