Just say YES TO CERTIFICATION!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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The Certification of interior designers in California  is a great program which was sanctioned into law in 1991 to help consumers find qualified interior designers who have education, passed an exam and are experienced.

CCIDC is the nonprofit organization in charge of certifying interior designers under California Business and Professions Code 5800, and they are about to go through their Sunset Review Hearing.

The Sunset Review hearing is on March 18, 2013 to renew CID statute and request clarifying and strengthening language for the CID law.

I hope you will join IDEXprep.com and send a support letter to:
Senator Curren D. Price, Jr.
Chair of the Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee
State Capitol, Room 2053
Sacramento, CA 95814

Go to www.ccidc.org/eNews/sunset_2013.html for details and a sample letter.

Thank you!

Deni Mosser, CID #0022 / NCIDQ #5865
Creator IDEXprep.com
Instructor for the IDEXprepOnlineClasses

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How to study for the IDEX Exam – Tip #3

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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Now that you are familiar with the IDEX reference book and material list, it’s time for you to review the  IDEX® California Classification System which  lists the three domains (or ‘sections’) of the exam,  along with their tasks (also called ‘sub sections’):

IDEX Classification

IDEX Classification IDEX Classification System

Tip #3: Download and print the IDEX Classification system. Read it and then put it into  a 3-ring binder or file folder for future reference.

Stay tuned for more posts on how to study for the IDEX Exam.

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How to study for the IDEX Exam – Tip #2

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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After you have reviewed the free IDEX “Study Guide” prepared by CCIDC, we suggest that you look at the IDEX reference book and material list.

This list shows you every reference book, materials and California building codes that the actual IDEX exam is based on.  The exam development task force,  along with Castle Worldwide psychometricians,  wrote the exam questions based on the content of these materials.

Tip #2: Download and print this reference list. Read it. You may want to buy some of these books for your library or ask your designer friends if they have copies you can borrow.  Put the list into  a 3-ring binder or file folder for future reference.

Stay tuned for more posts on how to study for the IDEX Exam.

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How to study for the IDEX Exam – Tip #1

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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Whether you will be studying alone or in a group, here is what you first need to do to become familiar with this interior design certification exam. The tips I will be publishing will get you started and help you organize so you can  study effectively for the IDEX exam.

Tip #1.  Get the free IDEX “Study Guide” prepared by CCIDC.

IDEX California Study Guide

IDEX Exam Study Guide published by the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)

This is a free, 32-page download prepared by CCIDC which provides background information on the IDEX® exam schedule, rules, release of results and exam format/content, sample questions and an FAQ.

It is not an actual “study guide” where you can learn about California Codes, Business Practices and Design Standards. To learn about these,  you’ll have to read the reference books (see #2 below) or  take a third-party class, such as our IDEX Prep Online Class.

Tip #1: Download and print this guide. Read it. Then put it into a 3-ring binder or file folder for future reference.

Stay tuned for more tips on how to study for the IDEX Exam.

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The value of certification for interior designers

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Deni Mosser, CID #0022/NCIDQ#5865
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“Certified Interior Designer” is a LEGAL TITLE  and a professional appellation recognized by California law (Business & Professions Code 5800).  No one else can use the title unless they have met the requirements of CCIDC and have become a “Certified Interior Designer” .

There is a big difference between Certified Interior Designers and those who are not certified.  CIDs have proven credentials: education, experience and passage of an examination that covers Calif. Building Codes, Business Practices, Ethics and Design Standards.  CIDs are held accountable by a code of ethics and they promote the health, safety and welfare of the public.

CIDs receive a stamp with their name and certification number for their drawings and construction documents, identifying them as qualified professionals under California law.

Certified Interior Designer stamp

Certified Interior Designer stamp

Certification by the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)  is the highest and the only legal credential an interior designer can have in the state of California.

CCIDC’s Mission Statement . . .

“. . . is to establish and implement professional standards and educational requirements, educate the public, and facilitate interior design professional’s compliance with our standards and code of ethics in order to provide for the protection, health, safety and welfare of the public.”

In short,  “Public Protection Through Examination and Certification”
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