As part of our commitment to lifelong learning and the professionalism of our members, the IDIBC has offered a continuing education program for more than a decade.

In 2002, we introduced a mandatory continuing education program. This was an important step in our ongoing efforts to be recognized as a profession by the government. Many professions, including medicine, law, and accounting, have mandatory programs. Both the Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) and the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) have implemented professional development requirements.

IDIBC’s program is based on the North American standards set out by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), and we work closely with industry partners to deliver IDCEC-approved continuing education credits (CEU). This includes developing a CEU-approved seminar program at Design NorthWest, and vetting courses offered by universities and colleges across the province.

NEW UPDATE:

The CEU (Continuing Education Units) committee is happy to announce the launch of is restructured CEU point system for all IDIBC members. IDIBC members will require 18 CEU points for the reporting period of January 2010 through to December 2012.
Please click the link below to see the list of Activities for Continuing Education, Points Awarded and the Supporting Documentation required to register your points.
We look forward to expanding our continuing education program and further servicing the ongoing education of our membership.

For details about current CEU events click here

For CEU Points information CLICK HERE

For the CEU Reporting Form CLICK HERE

For the IDIBC Truth Statement CLICK HERE