Standards

Professional Standards

The Professional Standards set forth by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation are used to evaluate interior design programs that prepare students for entry-level interior design practice and position them for future professional growth. CIDA is firmly committed to setting high standards for interior design education, challenging others to meet and exceed those standards, and seeking ways to continuously elevate and evolve the standards, thus significantly contributing to the advanced professionalism of the interior design field.

Click here to download Professional Standards 2022, for site visits taking place before July 1, 2024.

Click here to download Professional Standards 2024, for site visits taking place after July 1, 2024.

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