Most Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You may take the class at anytime. Be aware of the deadlines for the applications. However, even if you have not been approved, you may take the class(es)

Classes are designed for all levels of experience and expertise. From the most basic to the most advanced topics -with detailed explanations, illustrations and dozens of cheat sheets to help you retain the information, regardless of your design specialty.

Classes for the April exam session begin right after New Year day.
Classes for the October exam session begin the first Monday in July

We run a 13 week class. The curriculum covers 12 weeks of instruction plus one additional week for final reviews.

Each course covers ALL topics listed in the blueprint as published by CIDQ. Each module includes basic quizzes, advanced exercises, progress tests as well as a mid-term and a Final.

IDQSimplified uses many sources, but we base our curriculum on the Interior Design Reference Manual -7th edition by Ken Ballast. We highly encourage you to use the latest edition

If you sign up and take all three classes, yes, there are live classes scheduled every week. Some topics are unique to one or two exams. In cases like that, one of the classes will have the week off. There is a live class review calendar published each session to help you plan.

Not all. There are only 12 weeks of instruction and a lot more topics. The lessons cover all areas of content, but the live classes cover the main topics.

Yes! all sessions are recorded and posted within 24 hours of the class. In addition, there are many pre-recorded topics that can be viewed at any time.

Once you sign up, you have online access to the entire course. We use Teachable and all lessons are preloaded so that you can move at your own pace.

Office hours are only for those who have signed up. But check out our RESOURCES page full of free quizzes, youtube videos, 1:1 tutoring link and much more!

Yes, limited private tutoring is available every session. You do not have to be a student to sign up. Additional information and link to the booking calendar is available on the Resources Page.

Stay in touch by using the Contact form provided under Contact Us.
You may also join the school’s FB Group by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/idqsimplified

The tuition is split in 4 payments -this options closes early. However, the earlier you get started, the more time you have for the same amount

Yes! The school goes offline at the end of the exams for about a month. This time is used to update the curriculum, quizzes, and align the content with CIDQ’s guidance when needed

• The best option is to join early. The price is the same whether you study for 2 months or 5. The course typically opens a month before the study session begins, and ends at the end of the exams so that’s about 5 months of access to the material and content
• If you are a returning student taking the same course, contact us prior to signing up. There are 10% off codes available. This must be applied prior to payment.
• Lastly, if taking PX and PRAC, it’s less expensive to sign up for the Full curriculum.

All payments are non-refundable. Payments are handled by Teachable and once processed, I cannot offer refunds. However, contact us as we may be able to offer a partial credit for a future study session