The Joint Report on Architecture and Interior Design documents required areas of competency in professional knowledge and skills that are similar, and in some cases substantially identical. The subject matter experts (SMEs) participating in this study affirm there are areas of strong similarity in the expectations for competency to practice architecture upon licensure and to practice interior design upon NCIDQ Certification. Check out the Key Findings (or download the full report) at www.cidq.org/hsw
While movement to study the two professions is generally good, this study infers that similarity is same. The definition of similarity is key and questionable. Clarity is important. An SME, having taken both examinations, I can attest to the fact that there were no questions addressing interior design on the ARE, and no questions concerning architecture on the NCIDQ. The professions are quite distinct as are the detailed questions involving building code, histories, materials, technical details and many other competencies reflected on their examinations. Each requires examination, practice and licensure.
Jennifer Gibian
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Thank you CIDQ for all of your hard work to move this great profession forward! Interior Design Legislative Coalition of PA is proud to have you on our team as we work on legislation for interior designers in PA!
Linda S. Wihl
4mo
Dennis and I respect your wisdom!
Senior Interior Designer
4moFor all future Interior designers! NCIDQ certification should be one of the top priorities once you have completed your education and work experience required to take your exam.