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Understanding the value of continuing education and research has been the mainstay of IIDA since its inception. Educated practitioners make informed, safe, and creative decisions that affect us all. Educational programs serve as a creative outlet to promote awareness regarding pertinent issues within the practice of interior design.

IIDA accepts all Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) approved courses. AIA/CES and USG/GBCI approved courses may be self-reported and will count towards the IIDA compliance requirement.

IIDA offers the opportunity to earn CEUs through events, webinars, and publications. You can also get CEUs through programs and events hosted by your local IIDA Chapter.

Questions about earning CEU's or the compliance period? Visit Academy FAQ: CEUs and Continuing Education

Learn more about earning CEU's

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    The Art of: Effective Presentations

    Learn how to master the art of presentations and public speaking with IIDA. Whether pitching to potential clients, delivering a project update, or speaking at a conference, the ability to communicate ideas effectively can have a lasting impact on your career. Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, is joined by industry experts as they discuss practical strategies to help you deliver persuasive, memorable, and powerful presentations in any speaking scenario.

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    Collective Design S6, Ep.2: How to Design Your Way out of a Housing Crisis

    In the second episode of the 2025 season, we convene a panel urban designers and industry experts to discuss how design can contribute to resolving the housing crisis, and creating a future with new solutions and better options for all.

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    Chapter Leadership Academy: Optimizing Your Design Competitions

    In this Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) session, Veronica Whitaker, IIDA HQ Design Competitions Manager, shares best practices and strategies to help you enhance or launch your local design competition.

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    Collective Design S6, Ep.1: How to Design Sustainably Now

    In the first episode of the 2025 season, we convene a panel of experts and sustainability leaders to discuss topics like circularity and reuse, and to share best practices, next practices, opportunity spotting, and key strategies to boost sustainable practice now and lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future. This episode is sponsored by Interface.

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    Biophilic Design: 14 Patterns for the Built Environment

    This webinar discusses the science of biophilia and biophilic design and how it can promote health-conscious built environments and furniture to meet the functional, aesthetic, and technological and experiential needs of a diverse clientele.

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    Consortium for Interior Design Advocacy Idaho

    This program discusses the importance of Interior Design Legislation as well as Idaho’s current status in the legislative process.

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    Collective Design Special Series: The State of EDI Part 3

    In this Collective Design special series, sponsored by Tarkett, IIDA convenes design leaders for a discussion on ideas that will help cultivate greater diversity in the design industry. We examine how to create new and strengthen existing pathways for more diversity in design, starting with efforts that empower young designers.

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    Collective Design Special Series: The State of EDI Part 2

    In this Collective Design special series, sponsored by Tarkett, IIDA convenes design leaders to examine the current state of design for diverse populations of all types, designing inclusive spaces, and refining actionable strategies around EDI for the design industry.

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    Collective Design Special Series: The State of EDI Part 1

    In this Collective Design special series, sponsored by Tarkett, IIDA convenes design leaders for a discussion on designing for sustainability through the lens of diversity and community. We look at different approaches to community-based sustainability practice and the ways in which design can help foster equitable communities.

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Get CEUs Through the Interior Design Continuing Education Council

Visit IDCEC Course Search and select distance learning as your search option. Other IDCEC approved providers include MillerKnoll, Interiors and Sources, AEC Daily, and RedVector.

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Some events provide CEUs for attendees. See our Events page for a list of national, industry, and other chapter events.