NCIDQ
The Value of NCIDQ Certification:
NCIDQ Certification is the industry’s recognized indicator of proficiency in Interior Design principles and a Designer’s commitment to the profession.
The NCIDQ Examination is the broad-based exam for all Interior Designers and serves as the foundation from which to build for those moving into specialty design areas. NCIDQ Certification is required for the practice of many types of Interior Design in regulated jurisdictions throughout North America. Certification enables Designers to easily validate their knowledge, experience and skill to employers and clients alike. Designers certified through the NCIDQ Examination gain wide industry visibility and recognition. They are members of a select but growing community—more than 30,000 strong.
The NCIDQ Exams cover seven distinct areas that capture the core competencies of interior design:
Building Systems / Codes / Construction Standards / Contract Administration
Design Application / Professional Practice / Project Coordination
All exam eligibility requirements and test information can be found here: https://www.cidq.org.
Additionally, IIDA IN hosts study sessions for the exam in the Spring which members can attend for free!
| Spring Exams | Fall Exams | |
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Applications Accepted |
August 1 – January 31
Deadline: January 31* |
February 1 – July 31
Deadline: July 31* |
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Exam Payment & Scheduling Period |
January 3 – March 31
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July 1 – September 30 |
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Exam Administration |
April 1 – 30
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October 1 – 31 |
NCIDQ Workshops
IDFX I, IDPX I, IDIX I
IDFX II, IDPX II, IDIX II
- Each workshop will cover 20 practice questions, which will need completed BEFORE the workshop begins.
- Pretend it’s the real deal and set a timerOR
- Work on the questions with your resources out
- Once you register you’ll receive (2) things via email:
- Teams link to the workshop
- PDF of your practice questions.
- During our live workshops we’ll address any flagged questions first and then answer the rest
- Be ready to speak your ideas!
- Each question’s answer will be revealed along with a detailed explanation.
- A PDF of the answers and explanations will be sent out to participants after the workshop via email.
REGISTER FOR EACH WORKSHOP BELOW!
Members: FREE | Non-Members: $10/workshop
NCIDQ Workshop - IDFX I
February 17 5:30-7:00pm
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Member Ticket – NCIDQ Workshop – IDFX I | $0 | |
| Non-Member Ticket – NCIDQ Workshop – IDFX I | $10 |
NCIDQ Workshop - IDPX I
February 24 5:30-7:00pm
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Member Ticket – NCIDQ Workshop – IDPX I | $0 | |
| Non-Member – NCIDQ Workshop – IDPX I | $10 |
NCIDQ Workshop - IDIX I
March 3 5:30-7:00pm
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Member – NCIDQ Workshop – IDIX I | $0 | |
| Non-Member – NCIDQ Workshop – IDIX I | $10 |
NCIDQ Workshop - IDFX II
March 14 9:30-11:00 am
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Member Ticket – NCIDQ Workshop – IDFX II | $0 | |
| Non-Member Ticket – NCIDQ Workshop – IDFX II | $10 |
NCIDQ Workshop - IDPX II
March 21 9:30-11:00 am
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Member Ticket – NCIDQ Workshop – IDPX II | $0 | |
| Non-Member – NCIDQ Workshop – IDPX II | $10 |
NCIDQ Workshop - IDIX II
March 28 9:30-11:00 am
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Member – NCIDQ Workshop – IDIX II | $0 | |
| Non-Member – NCIDQ Workshop – IDIX II | $10 |
For more information, please contact:
Amanda Malchiodi
Director of NCIDQ