Continuing Education

CEU Education

Continuing education is critical to the ongoing success of the practicing interior designer. With the ever-changing application of technology and the introduction of new product standards and specifications, interior designers must constantly seek to gain additional knowledge. Many of the states or provinces that have laws regulating the practice of interior design and/or the use of a title require continuing education as a condition of renewal. ASID sponsors a wide range of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in varying lengths and topics, all of which are evaluated in accordance with strict IDCEC Guidelines (The Interior Design Continuing Education Council). You do not have to be an ASID member to receive CEU credit for these courses.

STEP Program

STEP is an ASID program created for interior designers who plan to take the NCIDQ exam. Offered to ASID members and non members alike, STEP is a 2-1/2 day workshop given by professional instructors who guide participants in how to take the exam, what to expect and how to study. For more details about the STEP workshop, See About STEP

The STEP – Self–Testing Exercises for the Pre-professional work shop is traditionally offered January/ February prior to the Spring NCIDQ Exam and August/September for the October exam. Pre-professionals from all cities (i.e. Richmond, Baltimore, Orange County) are invited to apply. The class begins Friday at 6:00 pm and continues all day Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Class size is between 10 and 20 students. Fees for ASID members are $325.00 and nonmembers’ fees are $250.00. Partial participation is available for those wishing to focus on one or two areas. Fees for ASID members are $100.00 for multiple choice (taught Friday evening) and $195.00 for the practicum portion (taught on Saturday and Sunday). Fees for nonmembers are $130.00 for multiple choice and $240.00 for the practicum portion.

If you are interested in receiving an application and information regarding the STEP Workshop, please e-mail Candice Evans at cevans@asid.org or call 202-675-4443. All questions regarding the NCIDQ exam should be directed to NCIDQ headquarters: 202.721.0220.

Visit the NCIDQ website here.

Once you return your application with your check payment, we will send you a confirmation, list of materials, agenda and directions. If you have any other questions, please call Adrienne Scribner at 703.294.4993.

Check the NCIDQ website for further eligibility requirements at www.ncidq.org.

TRAC

NCIDQ

1200 18th St., NW Suite 1001

Washington, DC 20036-2506

Phone: (202) 721-0220

Fax: (202) 721-0221

ncidq@ncidq.org

www.nicdq.org

To prepare for the exam the Washington politan Chapter of ASID offers Technical Review Advancement Course (TRAC) and the STEP Workshop. The study course is designed to provide participants the opportunity to review technical data, home assignments and practice exams in an interactive environment affording designers the opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses. Through this process, designers can analyze their own skills to determine which areas may require further preparation.

For further information, contact Claire E. Tamburro, ASID at (703) 836-0373 or e-mail at Ctamburro@aol.com.

ASID OC's efforts to help the NCIDQ Candidate

STEP ONE: In an effort to assist all candidates with their preparation for this exam, the ASID Orange County Office facilitated a 35-minute presentation and 30-minute question-and-answer session to help candidates gain comfort and confidence with their understanding of this exam and how to prepare for it!

The presenter for this event, Jan Bast, was eminently qualified to address our NCIDQ questions and concerns. She is a professional member of ASID, IIDA and the Interior Designers Educators Council. Jan served as President of NCIDQ, is an ASID Fellow, an Educator, a Practitioner, with 15 years of experience working on the NCIDQ Examination Committee.

Jan helped to dispel the most commonly held misperceptions about the exam. To illustrate this, the following facts are highlighted:

The NCIDQ is an entry-level examination geared toward practitioners with experience in the field.
The exam tests for minimum competency in interior design, regardless of an individual’s specialization (residential or commercial).
The pass rates range from 60 percent to 80 percent, depending on the section.

STEP TWO: Eblast reminders sent to the membership reminding them about the December 1st, 2009 APPLICATION DEADLINE… for the April 9-10 NCIDQ exam! For further information, please visit www.ncidq.org/exam/appins.htm or visit www.ncidq.org and click on the far right side "apply for the exam"

STEP THREE: Be sure to visit our website at www.asidocc.org to learn about the date of our upcoming STEP class - a wonderful kickoff study session to put a candidate on the right track!

STEP FOUR: In an effort to assist all candidates with their preparation for this exam, the ASID Orange County Office will be facilitating study groups beginning February 2010. Should you be interested in attending, please contact our Professional Development Chair, Joy Wood at joy@actionisp.net for further information.

*** The Orange County Chapter offers financial incentives for members who pass the NCIDQ, so costs for the exam will be mitigated for our members. Take this big step in obtaining the ASID Professional Appellation ***