# Revit for Interior Design Course Online

100% online with Revit software, live support & industry-recognized certificate

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/courses/revit-interior-design-course>

## Overview

If you’re an interior designer looking to add more precision and polish to your work, this Revit for Interior Design course is built with you in mind. Revit goes beyond simple drafting, giving you a powerful way to blend creativity with technical accuracy, from detailed layouts to immersive 3D visuals. Through clear, step-by-step lessons, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to create presentation-ready floor plans, build fully realized 3D interior models, and design spaces that communicate your ideas clearly to clients and collaborators.

The course also focuses on the practical side of using Revit in professional design workflows. You’ll learn how to customize furniture and fixtures, refine lighting and materials, and use Revit’s organizational tools to save time and collaborate smoothly with architects and contractors. By the end, you’ll be producing clean, detailed documentation that meets industry standards and helps your projects stand out with confidence and professionalism.

## What you'll learn

- Draft precise floor plans and layouts that are ready to present to clients or integrate with architectural plans
- Transform spaces into fully-rendered 3D designs and explore every detail from lighting to textures
- Learn to create custom furniture and fixtures to make each project uniquely yours
- Save hours of time with Revit’s organizational tools, ensuring seamless collaboration between designers, architects, and contractors
- Produce clean, detailed project documents that meet industry standards and wow your clients

## Prerequisites

This course has a recommended prerequisite. You will need previous experience with Revit or to have taken our [Revit Fundamentals Course Online](https://vdci.edu/courses/revit-fundamentals-course).

## Instructors

### Michael Wilson — Instructor

Michael is an Instructor for VDCI San Diego focusing on teaching and creating Revit courses to help students learn workflows through project based exercises that can be applied to real world projects. As a Licensed Architect in the State of California he has over 25 years of experience working on award winning commercial, municipal and industrial projects; creating spaces for some of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world, and enriching communities with projects like the El Cajon Animal Shelter, Mission Hills Library and El Centro Library. As an Autodesk Certified Platinum Revit Instructor he has helped train thousands of students over the past 15+ years within the San Diego AEC community and beyond.

**Credentials:**

- Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI GOLD – 1 of 20 Awarded Globally)
- Autodesk Certified AutoCAD Professional
- Autodesk Certified Revit Professional
- Revit

### Reid Johnson — Instructor

Reid isn't just someone who knows CAD and BIM; he's a licensed architect and contractor who deeply integrates these technologies into every facet of his career. His hands-on experience as a practitioner building real-world projects provides him with an invaluable understanding of how BIM and CAD streamline workflows and enhance design. This practical foundation led him to Autodesk, where he shared his expertise, helping others effectively leverage these powerful tools. Throughout his professional journey, Reid also dedicates himself to education, consistently teaching university courses and shaping the next generation of design professionals by equipping them with essential CAD skills. His unique blend of practical experience, industry knowledge gained at Autodesk, and passion for teaching positions Reid as a true specialist in BIM and CAD technology, capable of bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.

**Credentials:**

- Autodesk Fusion Certified User
- Autodesk Revit Certified Professional
- Autodesk Certified Instructor
- Licensed Architect
- Licensed General Contractor

### Derek McFarland — Instructor

Over the course of the last 10 years of his architectural experience and training, Derek has developed a very strong set of skills and talents towards architecture, design and visualization. Derek grew up in an architectural family with his father owning his own practice in custom home design. Throughout the years, Derek has had the opportunity to work and be involved at his father's architecture office, dealing with clients, visiting job sites, and contributing in design and production works. Recently, Derek has built up an incredible resume of architecture experiences working at firms such as HOK in San Francisco, GENSLER in Los Angeles, and RNT, ALTEVERS Associates, HMC, and currently as the lead designer at FPBA in San Diego. Derek has specialized in the realm of architectural design and digital design.

### Rebecca Lockwood — Instructor

Rebecca Lockwood earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Michael Graves College at Kean University in New Jersey. She began her career working in residential interiors, where she developed a love for creating homes that reflect the people who live in them. That same dedication naturally grew into a desire to nurture learning and inspire future designers to tell their own stories through design.

Today, Rebecca teaches an array of Interior Design courses at a local college in North Carolina and also works with high school students around the world as a remote art and design instructor. She is committed to making design approachable, inspiring students to gain confidence in their skills as they create meaningful interiors.

Rebecca is also an Educator member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Outside the classroom, she writes poetry, appreciating the parallels between poetry and interior design, from structure and rhythm to depth and storytelling. She enjoys spending time with her children and noticing the everyday moments that shape life and design.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $579
