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There are Three Paths to Qualification:

Path 1 – Can take the IDEX California® but, are not yet eligible to be Certified.

  1. Minimum of 40 Semester Core Units from accredited design program (60 Quarter Units)
    OR
  2. More than 5 but less than 8 years of diversified design experience.

Path 2 – Candidates Qualify to Become Certified Upon Passing the IDEX California®.

Candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

  1. 80+ Semester Core Units from accredited design program (120+ Quarter Units) plus two years of diversified design experience.
  2. 60 79 Semester Core Units from accredited design program (90+ Quarter Units) plus three years of diversified design experience.
  3. 40 59 Semester Core Units from accredited design program (60+ Quarter Units) plus four years of diversified design experience.
  4. Minimum eight years eight years of diversified design experience, interior design education, or combination of both that total eight years.

Path 3 – For Candidates who have previously passed a national design exam, streamlined path to take the IDEX California® and become certified upon successfully passing.

Candidates provide proof of passing one of the following examinations, to qualify:

ARE
CQRID
NCBDC
NCIDQ
NKBA (CKD and CBD)