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NCIDQ Work Experience Sponsor Guide

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Serving as an NCIDQ work experience sponsor is an important professional responsibility—and it does not need to feel unclear or high-risk.

This free, downloadable guide is designed to help NCIDQ-certified interior designers and registered architects understand their role in sponsoring work experience for NCIDQ exam candidates. It clearly explains who can act as a sponsor, what the sponsorship process involves, and how to complete a work experience verification request with confidence and clarity.

Refer to CIDQ’s website for official information about eligibility and applications.

Serving as an NCIDQ work experience sponsor is an important professional responsibility—and it does not need to feel unclear or high-risk.

This free, downloadable guide is designed to help NCIDQ-certified interior designers and registered architects understand their role in sponsoring work experience for NCIDQ exam candidates. It clearly explains who can act as a sponsor, what the sponsorship process involves, and how to complete a work experience verification request with confidence and clarity.

Refer to CIDQ’s website for official information about eligibility and applications.

What This Guide Helps You Do

  • Understand who is eligible to sponsor NCIDQ work experience

  • Prepare for conversations with exam candidates before verification

  • Review and assess submitted work experience responsibly

  • Navigate the MyNCIDQ Portal verification process step by step

  • Avoid common misunderstandings about liability and responsibility

Who It’s For

  • NCIDQ-certified interior designers looking to support exam candidates

  • Registered architects looking to support exam candidates

  • Supervisors asked to verify work experience of exam candidates

  • Professionals supporting emerging designers on the path to certification

Why Use This Guide

Many sponsors are unsure what is expected of them or worry about potential liability. This guide demystifies the process, aligns expectations between sponsors and candidates, and supports informed, ethical participation in the certification pathway.

Download the Guide

Get instant access to the free NCIDQ Work Experience Sponsor Guide and feel confident supporting the next generation of certified interior designers.