Continuing Education (CEU) Information
Policy 3.1: Continuing Education (CEU) Requirements for CIDs
To mandate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as a condition to maintain active CID status.
To establish the:
- Minimum CEU requirement per certification cycle.
- Reporting and enforcement procedures.
- Total CEUs Required:
- 1.0 CEUs (10 hours) every two years.
- Based on each individual’s certification renewal date, not calendar year.
- Reporting Process:
- CEUs must be reported online via the CID Account at the time of certificate renewal.
- Do not mail or call in CEU information.
- Reporting to other organizations does not count—CIDs must report directly to CCIDC.
- Accepted CEU Providers:
- CEUs approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC).
- Interior design professional organizations (e.g., IIDA, ASID, IDS, NKBA, IFDA).
- AIA courses if relevant to interior design.
- Accredited educational institutions and relevant professional trade shows in California.
- Unacceptable Activities (Not CEU Eligible):
- Memberships, leadership or committee activities.
- Entertainment, recreational events, TV/radio/newspaper media.
- Tours without formal instruction.
- Personal scholarship (books, teaching, articles).
- Job experience or exam preparation.
- Instructor Credit:
- Instructors receive CEU credit only once for developing and delivering an IDCEC-approved course.
- CEU Credit for CCIDC Board Meetings:
- Up to 0.2 CEU (2 hours) per meeting.
- Must sign in and stay until the end.
- Board meetings occur three times a year (Jan, June, Sep)
CEU REQUIREMENT REPORTING PROCESS
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a mandatory requirement for maintaining your CID Certification and must be reported regularly through your CID Account.
- 10 CEU hours (1.0 Unit) must be completed every two years.
- The reporting period is based on your Certification renewal date, not the calendar year.
- Failure to report CEUs may result in Delinquent Status or loss of certification.
Additional Requirement for Commercial CIDs:
- CIDs with a commercial designation must complete 5 of the 10 hours in Building Code-related courses.
We accept CEUs from a wide range of sources, including:
- Approved providers and professional organizations such as AIA, IDCEC, ASID, IIDA, NKBA, and others.
- Topics related to interior design, building codes, architecture, LEED, and design business management.
- All CEUs must be reported online through your CID Account.
- Do not mail or email CEUs. CEUs reported to other organizations (including IDCEC) are not automatically forwarded to CCIDC.
- It is the sole responsibility of the CID to ensure all CEUs are reported directly to the CID Account for credit.
Continuing Education Courses
The information provided on this page is offered as a convenience to Certified Interior Designers (CIDs) and does not represent a comprehensive list of all accepted CEUs.
Please Note:
- The listed courses and providers are not offered by or affiliated with CCIDC.
- CEUs completed through professional organizations, clubs, or groups
- Including but not limited to AIA, AIBD, ASID, IDS, IFDA, IIDA, NKBA, etc.
- College or university coursework, may be accepted when properly reported through your online CID Account.
- All CEUs must be relevant to Interior Design, Architecture, or the business thereof to satisfy CCIDC’s continuing education requirements.
2021 CCIDC Sunset Review
The state of California imposes Sunset Review on all state boards, and CCIDC is part of this process. Our 2021 Sunset Review Report tells all about what we do and how we do it. Learn about our history, board, committees, funding, the IDEX California exam, our enforcement program and most importantly, how we want to strengthen and improve Certification law! Read our report, then take a brief quiz and earn 1 hour/.01 CEU.
CCIDC Board Meetings
Free (up-to) 0.2 CEUs All CIDs who attend our board meetings will receive free (up-to) .2 CEU (2 hours). To receive your CEU credit, you must sign in and stay to the end of the meeting. Board meetings are always held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They are held three times per year (January, May and September). This CEU opportunity began at our Annual Board meeting May 14, 2016 and is not retroactive.
IDEX Exam Preparation
The CCIDC IDEX study page CEU’s for Certified Interior Designers are available from these individual courses. CIDs who take IDEX® Prep Courses receive 10 hours of CEU credit (1.0) from CCIDC. Please Note: Credit is not given to Candidates who are not yet Certified and take the course to study for the IDEX® Exam.
CEU Events
CCIDC’s Preferred CEU Provider. Online CEU courses that have been reviewed and recognized by CEU Events based on CCIDC requirements.
AEC Daily
AEC Daily provides free Online Continuing Education. Their site provides access to educational resources, CAD details, building products information, industry news and discussion forums for interior designers, architects, engineers, construction professionals and owners. CCIDC is an AEC Daily as a certified continuing education partner! When you take a course from AEC Daily, enter your CID#.
Chaffey College Codes and Building Systems Course
Chaffey College Code Course This course examines building codes and building systems relative to interior design and architecture. Special emphasis is placed on international, California, and local code requirements in relation to interior design projects. Course Selection Information: ID-45, Codes and Building Systems.
The Continuing Architect
The Continuing Architect courses are all free of charge and eligible for AIA/CCIDC CEU credit (see course details for specific credit eligibility).
Design Arts Seminars Inc.
Design Arts Seminars Inc. offers home study programs, seminars, getaway CE weekends and study abroad programs to give you plenty of options to explore to comply with mandatory continuing education requirements. DAS is an AIA** registered provider as well as an IIDA (International Interior Design Association) industry member and a member of the Better Business Bureau.
Hanley Wood University
Hanley Wood University offers many courses for interior designers, builders, architects, lighting designers and other building professionals. Courses are free but user registration is required.
InteriorDesign-ED
InteriorDesign-ED is an IDCEC preferred Continuing Education Provider. Offering both live classes in LA and San Diego as well as 44 recorded on demand webinars. Select from 1.0 and 1.2 CEU packages. Classes accepted by CCIDC, ASID and IIDA.
Interiors & Sources Magazine
Interiors & Sources Magazine offers valuable CEU credits. A wide array of subject matters are geared toward satisfying design professionals’ varied professional and personal development needs.
MURAFLEX
AIA, IDCEC CEU Webinar:
Glass Partitions | Design Considerations
Presented by Muraflex
Glass Partitions: Design Considerations; Muraflex explores how to best execute your next project using glass walls. The factors that affect the privacy of your space, Sound Transmission Class (STCs), daylighting, glass types, and how glass walls can contribute LEED points for your next project.
Please contact Diana Matteson for CEU Schedule at: Dmatteson@Muraflex.com
NEWH
Network of Executive Women in Hospitality organization provides Continuing Education pertaining to restaurant and hotel design.
Parex USA
Parex USA is proud to be a recognized Provider of continuing education courses for the Design & Construction community. Our program offers valuable information on a wide variety of topics related to building envelope design and construction.
Red Vector
Red Vector: Over 800 on-line continuing education courses for professionals. Select your profession and state and go to the list of courses available for Certified Interior Designers.
Ron Blank & Associates
Ron Blank & Associates provides free continuing education for Certified Interior Designers, architects, and other design professionals. Special login instructions for Certified Interior Designers: When creating an account with Ron Blank leave the “AIA Member” box unchecked, and enter “none” in the “AIA Member Number” field.
Certified Interior Designers use title “registered interior designers” and enter California (CA) the state(s) abbreviation in that field, and Certification number in the “registration number” field.
University CEU’s
Check individual school sites for any current classes, seminars or extension CEU’s.