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Eligibility requirements involve a combination of years of education in interior design and a period of work experience. The reader should review CIDQ's current requirements via the Web site or telephone discussions.

The exam itself is in three parts: two parts are computer‐graded multiple‐choice tests focused on application of knowledge and skills, not simply recall of facts. The third part is a practicum problem and requires that candidates produce design solutions.

The examination tests all areas of design practice either through the multiple‐choice questions or the practicum requirements. Topics that are generally included are: codes, building systems, design application, project coordination, life safety, professional practice, and other issues standard to the interior design profession.

An individual who passes all the sections of the examination has thus earned a certificate. Certificate holders are not allowed to place the NCIDQ acronym on their business cards or other marketing materials without also including their certificate number, for example, Jim Jones, NCIDQ Certificate number 12345. Placing something like “Jim Jones, NCIDQ” on a business card is an incorrect use.

Contact CIDQ for information on study methods, resource lists, sample tests, and other tips on preparing to take the NCIDQ examination. Although no formal study groups are available from the professional associations, candidates might find informal study groups locally through associations.