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Membership / Recognized Institutions
The following is a list of institutions recognized by DDA in the decorating or design field of study based on our standard requirements.
Honorable Mention Institution: Meets DDA Standard requirements with a full review of the program pending.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Interior Design (Full Time)
Interior Design Diploma - Commercial Focused (Part Time or Full Time)
Interior Design Fundamentals Certificate (Part Time or Full Time)
Kitchen and Bath Design (Associate Certificate)
Residential Interiors Diploma
Centre For Arts and Technology
Interior Design Diploma
Choices Burnaby
Choices (full-time) Interior Decorator Career Training Diploma Program (school districts offer part-time evening diploma courses)
Kwantlen University College
Interior Design Degree
LaSalle College Vancouver
Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Pacific Design Academy
Interior Design Diploma (Full Time)
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Interior Design
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: VCAD (Visual College of Art and Design)
Interior Design Diploma (Online)
Bow Valley College
Interior Decorating Diploma
Kitchen and Bath Design Post Diploma Certificate
Digital School of Technical Design College
Architectural Design Technology Diploma
Lakeland College
Interior Design Technology Diploma
Lethbridge College
Mount Royal University
Interior Decorating Extension Certificate Program
NAIT N. Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma in Interior Design Technology
SAIT Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
AutCAD Certificate
Revit Essentials Certificate
University of Alberta
Residential Interiors Certificate
University of Calgary
Visual Design Certificate/Int. Design Specialization
VCAD (Visual College of Art and Design)
Design Diploma
Academy of Learning Career College (Formerly Universal Career College)
Interior Decorating Diploma Program (36 weeks)
RCC Polytech
Residential Decorating Certificate
University of Manitoba
Master of Interior Design
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology
CAD Technician
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: University of Manitoba
Environmental Design: Interior Environments Option
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
Conestoga College
Durham College
Interior Decorating Certificate
Fanshawe College
Honours Bachelor of Interior Design
Fleming College
George Brown College
Georgian College
Kitchen and Bath Design Certificate
Humber College
Lambton College
Interior Decorating Residential Certificate
Mohawk College
Seneca College
Sheridan College
St. Clair College
Interior Design Advanced Diploma
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Interior Design (Online Delivery)
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Algonquin College
Design Foundations Certificate
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Fanshawe College
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: George Brown College
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Humber College
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: OCAD
Environmental Design: Interior Design Specialization
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Sheridan College
Bachelor of Craft and Design (Honours) - Five studio areas
Herzing College
Interior Design Program (NTA.1K) A.C.S.
LaSalle College Montreal
AEC in Interior Design (Online)
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Concordia University
Design Bachelor of Fine Arts
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Dawson College
Interior Design
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Institut Teccart
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: LaSalle College Montreal
Interior Design (DEC)
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: Nova Career Centre
Interior Decorating and Visual Display
Eastern College
Academy Canada
Interior Decorating Diploma of Applied Arts
Maritime Business College
HONORABLE MENTION INSTITUTE: NSCAD
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Textiles/Fashion
No Programs at This Time
ICS Canada
Interior Decorating Accreditation **Grant program for DDA membership available to ICS Graduates–refer to their site for eligibility and program details.
The Interior Design Institute - Canada
Interior Design Diploma ** This program may not meet all of the territorial/tax rebate requirements of other programs. The course content has been reviewed by DDA and deemed to meet our educational standards.
LaSalle College
Interior Design Residential E-Learning Program
QC Design School
Interior Design and Decorating Certificate
Toronto Film School at RCC Institute of Technology
Interactive Design Institute
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design
Sheffield (Now Known as New York Institute of Art + Design)
Based on recent changes the Sheffield school is no longer be recognized by DDA. Student enrolled or graduated prior to September 2018 will be eligible for student and accredited membership. Anyone applying for membership with a graduation date from September 2018 onward must submit a portfolio-based application.
Interior Decorating Associate Program