Name: Space Planning & Design Fundamentals Course Online (Coming Soon)
Price: 579.0 USD
Availability: InStock

This course includes

30 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

This course introduces the principles and processes of space planning for interior environments, with an emphasis on human behavior, functional performance, and clear spatial logic. Students learn how people move through and use interior spaces, how design principles operate at the plan level, and how to translate programmatic requirements into effective layouts. Rather than focusing on decoration or stylistic trends, the course prioritizes thinking, diagramming, and spatial decision-making, and is taught using a software-agnostic approach that welcomes hand drafting, computer modeling, or hybrid methods.

The course follows a research-to-resolution workflow used in professional architectural and interior design practice. Students begin by analyzing existing spaces, then develop programmatic and diagrammatic planning strategies, and finally resolve a cohesive interior plan that integrates circulation, lighting intent, and material considerations. Three cumulative projects guide students through the full arc of the design process, from observation and analysis to spatial strategy and final resolution.

Full Tuition

$579
Due before the class starts

This course includes

30 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

Why Learn at VDCI?

Hands-on training

Work on projects proven to boost retention

Time-tested curriculum

Refined over many years for an optimal learning experience

This training will definitely help my career. I was able to show my supervisor and co-workers what the software programs have to offer and what I'm capable of when the time comes for creating that construction design team in the future. I was able to provide documentation to my employer that the money spent was well worth it. The training I received at VDCI will become an asset moving forward.
—Donahue Chase

Learn from AEC industry experts

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Receive support from course instructors

Get help when you need it

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24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
Participate in VDCI online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.

Expert Instructors

Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.

Rebecca Lockwood

Instructor

Rachel Knudson

Instructor

Richard Hess

Instructor

Derek McFarland

Instructor

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Space Planning & Design Fundamentals Course Online (Coming Soon) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Analyze existing interior spaces using human-centered research methods and observational techniques
Identify and evaluate circulation patterns, adjacencies, and spatial hierarchies within a given environment
Apply core design principles such as proportion, scale, balance, and visual weight at the plan level
Translate programmatic requirements into zoning, adjacency, and bubble diagrams that inform spatial decision-making
Develop and test multiple planning strategies before committing to a final layout
Produce clear, scaled floor plans with appropriate furniture layouts and circulation clearances
Integrate lighting intent and material concepts to reinforce spatial function and user experience
Communicate spatial ideas effectively through diagrams, drawings, and concise written explanations

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the target audience for this course?

This course is designed for interior design students who are building their foundational skill set and want to develop a structured, professional approach to spatial planning and layout decision-making.

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Options FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
The confidence of learning at an accredited institution

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Corporate & Onsite Interior Design Training

Purchase group class vouchers at a discount for our regularly-scheduled group classes, or create a custom training program at your offices.

Private Training

Available onsite at your location
Modern computer labs available at our offices
Customize or choose from our existing courses
Free instructor consultations to finalize content

Group Class Vouchers

Send employees to our group classes
Extensive offerings and flexible scheduling
Simple billing and logistics
Computers and training resources provided

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$579.00	Total You Pay