Discover the Certificate in Interior Styling (CIS)

Enhance your interior styling skills and turn your passion into expertise through SoFA Design Institute’s Certificate in Interior Styling (CIS) program — one of the leading interior styling short courses in the Philippines.

Whether you're an enthusiast, a hobbyist, or a professional looking to refresh your skills, this interior styling course in Manila will help you confidently bring your creative vision to life through small-scale styling projects.

Focusing on practical techniques and a non-technical approach, the program is ideal for anyone eager to explore the art and process of interior styling and decoration. With flexible learning options and manageable course loads, students can easily balance work, personal life, and creative growth while expanding their knowledge in interior styling and design.

This short course in interior styling runs for one semester and offers a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue a creative career in the interior design industry.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Certificate in Interior Styling may pursue opportunities as interior stylists, interior decorators, or interior design assistants. Those who wish to advance further can also transition into a formal interior design degree program to build a professional career in interior design and styling in the Philippines.

Schedule

HyFlex
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Perfect for professionals and creatives seeking an evening interior design course in the Philippines, the CIS program allows learners to upskill after work through flexible hybrid learning sessions.

Course Outline Highlights

The Certificate in Interior Styling (CIS) is thoughtfully structured across six courses, guiding students from foundational principles to a professional interior styling project. Each course features hands-on exercises, creative showcases, and real-world applications to develop confidence and craftsmanship in interior styling and decoration.

Course 1: Interior Styling Essentials
Gain a strong foundation in the key principles of interior styling. Learn how to balance color, texture, and proportion to create cohesive styled spaces. The course ends with a personal styling showcase that brings your creative vision to life.
Key Focus: Styling elements, color and texture, visual balance, and space planning.

Course 2: Art, Décor, and Color in Interior Styling
Explore the power of art and color in transforming interior spaces. Learn to curate art pieces, layer décor elements, and use color theory to create visually impactful environments.
Key Focus: Art curation, color palettes, decorative clusters, and visual storytelling.

Course 3: Materials and Finishes in Interior Styling
Discover how materials, textures, and finishes define the character of a space. Learn sustainable interior styling practices, creative repurposing, and the art of sourcing on a budget — essential skills for future interior stylists in the Philippines.
Key Focus: Texture and finish selection, sustainable styling, and creative material sourcing.

Course 4: Interior Plantscaping and Floral Arrangement
Learn to style with nature by incorporating greenery and floral design into interiors. From choosing the right indoor plants to creating your own styled corner, this course nurtures an appreciation for plantscaping and floral design — perfect for those seeking a decorating course in Manila.
Key Focus: Plantscaping, floral design, and sustainable plant styling.

Course 5: Lighting Strategies for Interior Spaces
Master the role of lighting in mood, function, and atmosphere. Understand how to combine ambient, task, and accent lighting while creating DIY-friendly lighting plans for any space.
Key Focus: Lighting design, fixture selection, and mood enhancement through light.

Course 6: Capstone Interior Styling Project
Bring everything together through a portfolio-ready interior styling project. Students develop their own concepts, curate materials and décor, and present a styled space that reflects their creative direction — ideal for building an interior styling portfolio.
Key Focus: Concept development, real-world styling execution, and portfolio presentation.

Summary

The Certificate in Interior Styling (CIS) immerses students in the full creative process — from concept and material selection to lighting, décor, and presentation. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive, practice-based learning experience.

By the end of this interior styling short course, students gain not just technical knowledge but also a distinct creative voice, ready to take on styling and decorating projects with confidence and flair. Whether you want to pursue interior styling jobs in the Philippines or continue into a degree program, CIS prepares you for success in the growing interior design and styling industry.

Payment Terms

Payment options via PayMongo are available for Credit/Debit Card, GrabPay, GCash, PayMaya, and Buy Now, Pay Later plans through BillEase and Atome.

Students may settle tuition in full upon enrollment or choose from our 2-part or Monthly Installment plans. Simply select your preferred payment term at checkout to confirm your initial enrollment.

Full Payment: PHP 62,261.49
2-Part Installment:
1st Installment: PHP 32,630.74
2nd Installment: PHP 32,630.74

4-Part Installment:
1st Installment: PHP 34,130.74
2nd Installment: PHP 11,376.91
3rd Installment: PHP 11,376.91
4th Installment: PHP 11,376.91

12-Part Installment Plan (via Bukas)
For this option, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@sofa.edu.ph

For installment plans, succeeding payments must be settled directly with the Finance Office. Post-dated checks are required for all installment arrangements.

Additional Information

Foreign students (non–Philippine passport holders) and applicants under 18 years old must coordinate with the Admissions Team before proceeding with enrollment.
📧 For complete guidelines and requirements, contact: admissions@sofa.edu.ph or 0917 621 0653.

Whether you're refreshing your creative skills or beginning a new path in design, the Certificate in Interior Styling (CIS) opens the door to a world where creativity meets craft — shaping stylists who see beyond spaces and design with heart, purpose, and imagination.

READY TO STYLE YOUR STORY AT SOFA?

Begin your creative journey where concepts come alive, spaces tell stories, and every corner reflects your vision. Discover how SoFA Design Institute can help you transform passion into purpose through design, styling, and innovation.

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