Professional Qualification Programme
for Interior Designers
From design concept to a complete interior design project — a comprehensive six-month professional training programme designed to develop the knowledge, practical skills, and technical capabilities required to work in the field of interior design. The learning journey progresses systematically from fundamental design principles to concept development, space planning, 2D drawings, 3D visualisation, furniture selection, lighting, colours, materials and finishes, professional practice, client communication, and project implementation.
A Six-Month Journey from Fundamentals to Practical Application
Across 312 training hours over 6 months, participants progress from interior design fundamentals to technical software, professional practice, and practical applications — culminating in a comprehensive graduation project. Participants progressively apply their knowledge through practical exercises, workshops, assessments, and specialised design software.
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- A 6-month professional qualification programme totalling 312 training hours — 3 days per week, 4 hours per training day.
- Two training tracks: in-person for SAR 9,100, or online for SAR 7,600.
- Training is delivered in Arabic. The programme is prepared by Interior Designer Amal Al-Owaid and delivered by the Engineering Science Institute for Training.
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The Professional Interior Designer Qualification Programme — from design concept to a complete interior design project
Professional interior design extends far beyond selecting furniture and colours. It requires an integrated understanding of space, human dimensions, circulation, drawings, materials, finishes, lighting, technical design tools, client requirements, and the process of transforming an initial concept into a practical design solution. This programme has therefore been structured as a progressive professional learning journey: participants begin with the fundamentals of interior design before advancing into technical tools, professional practice, design development, and practical applications, culminating in a comprehensive graduation project.
The programme aims to prepare participants to approach interior design projects professionally — from receiving the initial project brief through design development, furnishing, coordination, implementation follow-up, and final delivery.
A professional qualification programme prepared by Interior Designer Amal Al-Owaid, delivered in Arabic, and combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, workshops, and periodic assessments.
- Programme type
- Professional qualification
- Training language
- Arabic
- Practical workshops and exercises
- Periodic assessments and tests
- Visits to furniture and décor showrooms as part of the in-person training plan
- Practical applications using design software
- Connecting design concepts with professional practice
- Continuous development and review throughout the training journey
Qualification built on practice, not theory alone
A progressive training journey from the fundamentals to the graduation project
312 training hours over 6 months, 3 days per week
Continuous hands-on training on AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray and 3ds Max
Workshops, practical applications, tests and periodic assessments
Visits to furniture and décor showrooms on the in-person track
Professional preparation: contracts, pricing, and dealing with clients and suppliers
A complete applied graduation project from concept to handover
Prepared by Interior Designer Amal Al-Owaid and delivered by the Engineering Science Institute for Training
What Will You Learn?
Eight modules progressing from concepts and fundamentals to tools, software and professional practice — concluding with the graduation project across 26 weeks.
- The concept of interior design
- The difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator
- Interior design specialisations
- Career opportunities within interior design
- How to enter the interior design profession
- Essential skills required by interior designers
- Professional ethics
Participants learn to recognise the characteristics, colours, materials, furniture, and visual elements associated with different styles — and how to apply them harmoniously within interior design projects.
- Elements and principles of interior design
- Colour and its application within interior spaces
- Human dimensions and measurements
- Circulation and movement requirements
- Fundamental measurements for doors, corridors, windows, and furniture
- Fundamental kitchen and bathroom dimensions
- Space planning
- Furniture layout and functional arrangement
- Understanding and reading drawings
- Fundamentals of finishes
- Materials and their applications
- Fundamentals of interior lighting
- Understanding how lighting, materials, and finishes contribute to the functional and visual identity of a space
- Developing and preparing 2D drawings and plans
- Creating three-dimensional spatial models and design concepts
- Visualisation and rendering of interior design projects
- Developing detailed three-dimensional models and professional visual presentations
Software training continues throughout multiple stages of the programme, allowing participants to integrate technical tools directly into their design development and practical project work.
- How to begin a professional career as an interior designer
- Project initiation and client engagement
- Contracts
- Pricing interior design services
- Reaching an agreement on a design project
- Developing and presenting design concepts
- Preparing a Mood Board
- Working with furniture and décor showrooms
- Working with suppliers, products, and materials
- Moving from design to implementation step by step
- Understanding project implementation stages
- Client communication
- Professional presentation of design ideas
- Continuous professional development
- Developing visual awareness and design inspiration
- Practical workshops and exercises
- Periodic assessments and tests
- Visits to furniture and décor showrooms as part of the in-person training plan
- Practical applications using design software
- Connecting design concepts with professional practice
- Continuous development and review throughout the training journey
The graduation project represents the advanced practical stage of the programme. Preparation begins during Weeks 15–16, followed by intensive practical development of the graduation project during Weeks 18–26.
- Introduction to graduation project requirements
- Selecting the project concept and type
- Identifying project and space requirements
- User analysis and needs assessment
- Defining the design direction and style
- Preparing a Mood Board
- Studying the plan and analysing spaces
- Developing the design concept
- Selecting proposed colours and materials
- Preliminary space planning
- Furniture distribution
- Developing the project work plan
- Defining project implementation stages
- Reviewing and approving the concept before practical implementation
- Developing the graduation project using the skills and software acquired throughout the programme
What you will be able to do after completing the programme
- Develop participants’ ability to manage a complete interior design project from project initiation to final delivery
- Build the skills required to develop a design concept and transform it into an integrated and implementable interior design solution
- Develop competency in preparing 2D drawings and the technical drawings required for interior design projects
- Develop skills in producing 3D designs and professionally presenting design projects
- Train participants to select and coordinate furniture, lighting, colours, materials, and finishes according to project requirements
- Develop the skills required to prepare furniture documentation
- Introduce participants to working with furniture and décor showrooms, suppliers, products, and materials
- Develop coordination and follow-up skills throughout the implementation stages and strengthen the connection between design and real-world execution
- Develop client communication skills, including understanding requirements, presenting ideas and modifications, and managing project stages
- Professionally prepare participants to approach interior design projects independently, from the initial concept through design development, furnishing, styling, coordination, and final delivery
- Understand the fundamental and professional principles of interior design
- Identify and differentiate between major interior design styles
- Analyse spaces and user requirements
- Apply interior design elements and principles to design solutions
- Work with fundamental measurements, human dimensions, and circulation requirements
- Plan interior spaces and arrange furniture effectively
- Read and understand drawings in relation to design and implementation
- Select and coordinate colours, materials, finishes, furniture, and lighting
- Develop an initial design idea into a structured design concept
- Prepare Mood Boards and visual design presentations
- Apply AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, and 3ds Max throughout the design process
- Develop 2D and 3D design outputs and professionally communicate design ideas
- Understand the fundamentals of contracts, pricing, and client engagement
- Engage with showrooms and suppliers to identify suitable furniture, products, and materials
- Connect design decisions with practical implementation stages
- Plan and develop a comprehensive interior design graduation project
- Graduates of interior design, architecture, and related disciplines
- Individuals interested in entering the interior design field professionally
- Beginners who want to build their interior design skills from the fundamentals
- Practising designers seeking to develop their practical and technical capabilities
- Anyone passionate about interior design who wishes to transform that passion into a structured professional pathway
The software you will train on
Software training continues throughout multiple stages of the programme, allowing participants to integrate technical tools directly into their design development and practical project work.
The programme at a glance
- Programme type: professional qualification programme
- Duration: 6 months — 26 weeks — 78 training days
- Total training hours: 312 hours — 3 days per week, 4 hours per training day
- Training language: Arabic
- Programme preparation: Interior Designer Amal Al-Owaid
- Training provider: Engineering Science Institute for Training
Quick answers before you register
What are the programme fees?
- In-person: SAR 9,100
- Online: SAR 7,600
- The in-person track includes visits to furniture and décor showrooms as per the training plan
How long is the programme and how is training delivered?
- 6 months: 26 weeks — 78 training days
- 312 training hours in total
- 3 training days per week, 4 hours per training day
- Two training tracks: in-person or online
- Training language: Arabic
Which software will I train on?
- AutoCAD for developing and preparing 2D drawings and plans
- SketchUp for creating three-dimensional spatial models and design concepts
- V-Ray for visualisation and rendering of interior design projects
- 3ds Max for developing detailed three-dimensional models and professional visual presentations
- Software training continues throughout multiple stages of the programme
Does the programme include a graduation project?
- Yes — a comprehensive graduation project that represents the advanced practical stage of the programme
- Preparation begins during Weeks 15–16
- Intensive practical development of the project during Weeks 18–26
- The project is executed using the skills and software studied throughout the programme
Who is this programme for?
- Graduates of interior design, architecture, and related disciplines
- Individuals interested in entering the interior design field professionally
- Beginners who want to build their interior design skills from the fundamentals
- Practising designers seeking to develop their practical and technical capabilities
- Anyone passionate about interior design who wishes to transform that passion into a structured professional pathway
How do I complete my registration?
- Complete the registration form on this page
- The admissions team will contact you to finalise your registration and confirm your attendance track
- For enquiries: ESI unified number 920009474
Programme Fees
Choose the attendance track that suits you, then complete the registration form on this page.
On-site training over 6 months, 3 days per week. The plan includes visits to furniture and décor showrooms as per the training plan.
Online training over 6 months, 3 days per week, totalling 312 training hours.
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Seats are limited for each intake. Complete the registration form and the admissions team will contact you to finalise your registration and choose the attendance track that suits you.
