- High school:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- English
- Art and design courses (such as drawing, painting, and sculpture)
- Computer-aided design (CAD) courses
- College:
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in interior architecture
- Courses in design, architecture, construction, and materials
- Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
- Professional experience
- Internship under a licensed interior architect
- Earn the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification