Interior Decorating Certificate

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on May 1, 2027. Tuition fees for Interior Decorating Certificate are 18,806 CAD per year.

The Interior Decorating Certificate is a non-degree program at Okanagan College in Canada. It's for creative students who want to learn about interior decorating, and it takes one year to complete. The main advantage of this program is its focus on practical skills, including drawing floor plans and sketching furniture.

The curriculum covers subjects like Introduction to Interior Decorating, Working With Floor Plans, and Perspective Drawing. Students will develop skills like colour rendering, fabric selection, and lighting design. The program also includes a final project to help students apply their skills in a real-world setting.

Graduates of this program can work as Interior Decorators, Design Consultants, Space Planners, or Stylists in design firms, furniture stores, or interior design companies. They can also work as freelance designers or start their own businesses, helping clients create beautiful and functional spaces.

Okanagan College, located in British Columbia with a campus in Kelowna, is a public college focused on hands‑on learning and student success. Since 1963 the college has offered practical programs across arts, sciences, business, health and technology, combining modern facilities with applied instruction to prepare graduates for local and global careers.

The college provides a wide selection of credential pathways, including diplomas, certificates and transfer options to universities, supported by experienced faculty and strong industry partnerships. Programs emphasise experiential learning, co‑op placements and applied projects that connect students directly with employers. International learners benefit from supportive services, small class sizes and targeted orientation to life and work in Canada.

Kelowna's lifestyle and regional economy offer plentiful internship and employment possibilities in technology, tourism, health services and the creative sector. Okanagan College is well suited to students seeking an affordable, practice‑oriented education with clear pathways to further study or immediate workforce entry. The college balances community engagement, industry ties and a welcoming campus culture for international students.