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Interior Decorating

Create extraordinary spaces using your creativity and passion for design.

Develop the hands-on skills to build a successful career in decorating and design.

Explore design principles to enhance the functionality, accessibility and quality of interior spaces. To prepare you for the collaborative environment of a decorator/designer, you will practice refining key communication skills and sales techniques to enhance your work with clients and industry professionals.

As part of RRC Polytech’s commitment to work-integrated learning, you will gain real-world experience, honing your skills alongside professionals and establishing industry connections that will help you reach your career goals.

  • Program Type
    Full-time
  • Credential
    Certificate
  • Program Delivery
    In-person hybrid
  • In-person Location
    Notre Dame Campus
  • Intake
    Fall
  • Program Length
    1 year
  • Total Tuition / Fees for Courses
    $12,300 – $13,500
  • How to Enrol
    Application required
  • Application Type
    Direct entry
  • Work-Integrated Learning
    Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities

Experience a Polytechnic Education

Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term

Quickly acquire the technical and practical skills needed to design functional and visually appealing spaces. Through hands-on projects, industry-standard software and real-world experience, you will develop the expertise to launch a rewarding career in decorating and design.

TERM 1

Learn the foundations of interior decorating, including technical drawing, AutoCAD and communciation for professionals.

TERM 2

Explore specialized skills and aspects of interior decorting, including kitchen and bath design, materials and finishes and space planning.

TERM 3

Immerse yourself in the role of a decorator/designer with industry field placement and a capstone project.

Employment Potential

Prepare yourself for career success

Potential Grad CAREERS

  • Interior decorator
  • Interior design consultant
  • Home stager
  • Retail design consultant
  • Interior design assistant
  • Property stylist
  • Home improvement specialist
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What to Expect in This Program

Get Prepared for the Future of Work

Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.

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Master the art of interior decorating and transform your creativity into a fulfilling career.
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Learn to balance style, comfort and function to create unique environments.
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Become an expert in colour selection to transform any interior into a vibrant, harmonious masterpiece.
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Develop key skills in management and communication that build a strong foundation to a career in decorating and designing.
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Elevate environments through comprehensive learning guided by RRC Polytech’s subject matter experts.

Graduate Success

Launch your career as an interior designer/decorator with a certificate from RRC Polytech. This program offers leading, hands-on training in the field, guided by subject-matter experts with real industry experience and connections. Upon successful completion of the program, you will graduate with the skills to excel in your career.

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Reach New Creative Heights

Elevate your creativity with expert instruction and the latest software and technology for decorating and designing.

Get Your Ideas Across

Learn the strategies to communicate effectively in business and tell the stories of your visions and designs.

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Transform Spaces

Use your imagination and skills of the trade to build designs that resonate and inspire.

“The classes are small, so you get very personal and individualized attention from the instructors. The instructors also talk from experience, not just from a textbook.”

Ronda Henley, RRC Polytech Graduate

Who Should Enrol?

Turn your talents into academic success

This program is ideal for aspiring interior decorators, entrepreneurs launching decorating or staging businesses, real estate professionals aiming to boost property presentation, retail or home décor staff advancing their skills and design enthusiasts eager to turn their passion into a profession.

Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

  • Creative
  • Detail-oriented
  • DIYer
  • Outgoing
  • Visionary

SKILLS

  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

INTERESTS

  • Home design
  • Home styling
  • Art
  • Aesthetics
  • Architecture
  • Space planning
  • DIY
  • Crafting
  • Trends
  • Fashion

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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LOCATION, DATES AND FEES

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Celebrate and motivate your learning. Whether you’ve sprinted through the first term or just received your acceptance letter, find a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards.

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OTHER INFORMATION

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DATES AND FEES

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LIST OF COURSES

Plan out your preferred learning journey. Review a summary of this program’s courses to discover what you’ll learn and how an RRC Polytech education will help your career.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure signup goes smoothly and understand program requirements before registering. Review required documents and procedures to make sure you’re prepared to enter this program.

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OTHER INFORMATION

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Start Your Application

Your future is within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Experience industry-focused opportunities available at RRC Polytech and develop the knowledge and skills to grow, lead and excel in your future career.

Funding Your Education

Support yourself while pursuing your RRC Polytech education. You may be eligible for loans, grants and scholarships to help tackle your financial needs.

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RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.