An intensive 4-month fast-track program for students and working professionals who want to break into interior design quickly — without compromising on practical, job-ready skills.
The Diploma Crash Course is PIID's accelerated, 16-week program designed for students who need a quick, focused route into interior design — and for working professionals looking to switch careers without a full year-long commitment. Every unnecessary delay is stripped out, leaving only the skills that matter most on the job.
In just 4 months you will move through design fundamentals, intensive AutoCAD and SketchUp training, and back-to-back residential and commercial design sprints — finishing with a compact portfolio and placement support, the same way our 1-year Diploma students do, just faster.
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A tightly structured 16-week sprint covering design fundamentals, software training, and real project execution — back to back, with no filler.
Every week is built for speed without skipping the fundamentals — so you leave job-ready in just 4 months.
Move from a client brief to a presentable design concept in days, not weeks, using a streamlined process.
Get hands-on with the two software tools every design firm expects, through intensive, project-based training.
Cover the core layouts and design considerations for homes, offices, and retail spaces in focused sprints.
Walk out with a tight portfolio of mini-projects built specifically to impress hiring managers fast.
Practice mock interviews and client pitches so you're ready the moment placement drives begin.
The crash course covers the same core software as our full Diploma, taught in a condensed, project-driven format.
A fast route into entry-level and assistant design roles, or a quick add-on skill for those changing careers.
Hear from students and career switchers who went from zero to job-ready in just 4 months.
I was working in a completely different field and wanted to switch into design without quitting my job for a full year. The Crash Course gave me exactly what I needed — AutoCAD, SketchUp, and a portfolio — in just 4 months.
I expected a watered-down version of the Diploma, but every week was packed with real, usable skills. By Module 4 I was already designing a mini residential project from scratch and presenting it to faculty.
The mock interviews and placement drive in the final module made all the difference. I walked out with a compact portfolio and a job offer within three weeks of finishing the course.
Any student who has passed 10+2 from a recognised board is eligible, regardless of stream. The Crash Course is also a popular choice for graduates and working professionals who want to add design skills quickly without enrolling in a full-year program.
The Crash Course covers the same core skills — design fundamentals, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and project execution — in a condensed 4-month format instead of a full year. It is built for speed, so the curriculum is tighter and more sprint-based than the full Diploma.
Yes. Many of our Crash Course students are graduates or working professionals looking to switch careers or add a design skill set quickly. Please speak with our admissions team about batch timing options that fit around a job.
Yes. The final module includes mock interviews, portfolio finishing, and a dedicated placement drive with our 12+ hiring partner companies across Kolkata and other cities. We offer placement support to all Crash Course graduates.
Absolutely. Many Crash Course graduates go on to enrol in PIID's full Diploma or Graduation Diploma to deepen their skills further, with credit given for the modules already completed.
PIID is located at 3rd Floor, 13-B, Kavi Bharati Sarani (Lake Road), Kolkata-29, opposite Charu Chandra College. The campus is well connected by public transport and is close to Lake Road metro corridor.
Seats for the July 2026 Diploma Crash Course batch are limited. Apply now and start your fast-track design journey in Kolkata's most trusted interior design institute.