Certificate of Kitchen and Bath Design
Woodside, USA
Certificate
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 1,332 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The Certificate of Kitchen and Bath Design at Cañada College in Redwood City, California trains students in kitchen and bath design, interior space planning, materials, drafting, and specifications. NKBA-affiliated coursework prepares students for the AKBD exam and, with experience, supports pursuit of CKD and CBD credentials; it and related certificates meet IDEX education requirements for California CID. Courses support ASID allied membership and are offered in person or via the Global Online Learning (GOL) program.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue residential design, kitchen/bath space planning, retail sales, showroom or manufacturer's representative; they may work as assistants or pursue commercial design.
The Interior Design Department offers courses designed for individuals interested in preparing for careers in the professional fields of interior design.
The Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate is affiliated with the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association). The AS degree and Interior Design Certificate of Achievement meet the minimum education qualifying requirements for ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) allied membership.
These, as well as the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate and the Residential & Commercial Design Certificate, fulfill the educational requirement for the IDEX exam to become a Certified Interior Designer (CID) in California. Completion of the Kitchen and Bath Design Certificate prepares students for the AKBD (Associate Kitchen & Bath Design) exam, and, along with sufficient work experience in the field, the CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) and the CBD (Certified Bath Designer) exams.
If a student has earned a Bachelor's Degree, he/she needs to see a counselor regarding courses completed during the first two years of college that may be substituted for core requirement courses.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries
Major: Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses, 33 units
Selective Courses: Choose a minimum of 9 units from the following:
List A, complete 6 units from the following:
List B, complete 3 units from the following:
Total Required Units: 42
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely (i.e., visual, oral, and written).
- Develop competitive industry-standard skills in the respective fields.
- Understand the elements and principles of design through discipline-specific implementation.
Options for career paths include residential design, kitchen and bath space planning and design, retail sales and design, and showroom or product manufacturer's representative.