Help Me Choose: Online Course or Workbook?What the programs have in common: |
Both programs are editions of the same Decorator Training Institute (DTI) Program, written by Ron Renner, Founder and President of Certified Interior Decorators International. You receive the same certificate of graduation upon completion and are eligible to apply for CID membership. Your choice between the two programs will be partly one of personal preference, based on whether you prefer to work from a book or in front of a computer screen. Ron Renner is a (founding) professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ #1456). He is also one of the nations first Licensed Interior Designers as granted by the Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design (FL.#0000114). Mr. Renner is a nationally known "Vassar Showcase House" designer whose work is featured in numerous decorating magazines. He has written articles on Interior Design published in hundreds of newspapers nationwide. What is the difference between the online and workbook programs:The Workbook Course includes hands-on projects, furniture templates, and an interior design color wheel, in addition to leaving you with the printed workbook for future reference. All other things being equal, it is the option we recommend most highly. This version of the course provides more room for personal interaction with the instructor, who will personally critique your work on the hands-on projects — making the connection between book learning and practical experience. The Online Course may make sense for those who prefer online studies. You can start your studies immediately, using the password you will receive shortly after your credit card payment clears. The online course can be a completely paperless option. Students tend to complete the online course a little more quickly, and grading of the final exam is immediate because it is automated through the website. |
Enroll for Online Program
Payment in full $795 consists of the entire program of eight lessons, and the Final Entrance Exam ($95 value!) included. Work at your own pace. After each lesson you will complete the multiple choice questions. When you finish the lessons you are ready complete the online FINAL EXAM which is the C.I.D. Entrance Exam.
Your first year of membership in Certified Interior Decorators International is included, once you pass the Final Exam. That's a $310 value ($295 membership, plus the $15 application fee).
See the course outline below.
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Enroll for DIRECT MAIL WORKBOOK PROGRAM
The DTI Home Study (Direct Mail) Program is available for a special price of only $995 plus $30 s&h (non-refundable). You will have a direct line access to an instructor for personal help with your progress. We will also be communicating with you by direct mail with projects and assignments. This is a interactive hands-on program. See below for Course Outline.
What will I receive?
- A 100-page Workbook with Glossary of Decorating Terms
- National Resources of Trade Showrooms
- Interior Design drafting Templates in 1/4" Scale a $42.95 value! (included)
- Interior Design Color Wheel for Color Schemes a $21.95 value! (included)
- Final Exam / C.I.D. Entrance Exam - a $95 value! (included) Study Guide ($95 savings) not required
- Graduation Certificate (DTI)
Your first year of membership in Certified Interior Decorators International is included, contingent on passing the Final Exam. That's a $310 value ($295 membership, plus the $15 application fee).
All Sales are final. No refunds.
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If required, partial payments are available with 3 payments of $348. With each payment you will receive three lessons at a time. This program will take longer due to separate mailings. The final exam will be sent with the final 2 lessons.
As you progress through the course, you will return to this page to purchase your next two lessons
*Grading of Workbook Home Study Course test and exams can take up to 2 weeks.
| Session | Description |
| 1. Floor Planning and Furniture Placement | • Function of Space • Floor Planning • Furniture Placement • Elevations |
| 2. Furniture Styles and Trade Showrooms | • History of Furniture and Architectural Styles • Custom Furniture and Cabinetry • Furniture Selection • Furniture Showrooms to the Trade |
| 3.Choosing Color Schemes | • Color Trends • The Color Wheel • Color Terms • Psychology of Color • Regional Colors • Color Distribution |
| 4.Wall Coverings and Window Treatments | • Wall Coverings and Finishes • Window Treatments • Bedspreads |
| 5.Lighting, Flooring and Fabric Choices | • Lighting • Flooring • Fabrics •Presentation Board |
| 6.Plants, Pictures and Accessories | • Pots and Plants • Artwork and Prints • Wall Groupings • Decorative Accessories |
| 7.Consulting: Fees and Compensation | • Consulting Basics • Compensation Methods • Business Startup |
| 8.The Interior Decorator's Role | • Decorator or Designer: The Difference • What an Interior Decorator Can Do • What an Interior Decorator Cannot Do • Avoiding Liabilities and Legal Problems • Being a Certified Interior Decorator |
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