What is an Accredited School or Educational Institution?
Requirements must come from an accredited institution approved by US Department of Education. CIDA or FIDER accreditation NOT required.
What is the Definition of Core Units?
Total Units, (Excluding General Education Courses), From Coursework in the Following Categories: Interior Design Drafting Architecture Art History Building Design History Design Graphic Design Architectural Interior Decoration History Building Codes Construction Documents Green Building Practices Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Business Practices as Related to [...]
How are Core Units Calculated?
Core units are calculated by semester units; Quarter units will be converted into Semester Units
I don’t have a degree, will I qualify?
Total Core units determine eligibility, completion of a degree not required.
How Much Education do I need?
Meet Minimum Qualifications to Take the IDEX California® Minimum of 40 Semester Core Units from accredited design program (60 Quarter Units). Education requirements to complete certification vary as well as an option for experience-only candidates to apply explanation in further detail to follow.