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Important Reminder!
There are just 12 days left to register for the October IDEX® California exam!
The IDEX California® exam is given October 1 through 31, 2012.
Designers must register by midnight August 1, 2012 and *complete all paperwork by August 15, 2012. Paperwork includes school
transcripts, resume, proof of work experience, etc.
Give yourself some extra time to complete your paperwork by registering for the October 2012 IDEX today.
Wednesday, August 1, by midnight is your deadline!
*Candidates who register on time but don’t meet the August 15 deadline will
automatically be enrolled in the May 2013 exam.
Do you live outside the USA?
International testing centers for the IDEX exam are now available. Contact CCIDC for more information.
Download our IDEX® California Study Guide which gives you important information on the exam, test results, rules, schedule, etc.
For classes and study books, please refer to the third-party list below.
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IDEX Results for the May 2012 Exam
We had 63 candidates take the May, 2012 IDEX® California examination and 55 passed.
This is a 87.3% passing rate.
The highest score was 137 out of 150 questions.
The lowest score was 77.
The average score was 115.4.
The “cut score” (the number of questions requiring a correct answer to pass) is 102.
Here is a breakdown by each Domain (section):
On the California Codes and Regulations section there were 46 questions.
The highest score was 44.
The lowest score was 19.
On the
Business Practices and Ethics section there were 53 questions.
The highest score was 51.
The lowest score was 33.
On the Design Standards section there were 51 questions.
The highest score was 46.
The lowest score was 19.
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who passed!
We urge all those who have taken the IDEX exam and failed, to please try again.
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Long Beach Business Journal
Designers Focus On Remodel Projects, Diversifying Services In Tough Economy
By Tiffany Rider - Senior Writer
We would like to thank Megan Tagliaferri, Certified Interior Designer for her fine contribution to the
Long Beach Business Journal article on interior design remodeling projects:
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The article also mentions other non-certified designers. The information provided by Megan about CCIDC
is greatly appreciated. Read the full article here
This is another good example of what CIDs can do to promote themselves and their credentials.
If you are a CID and have an article of interest about Certification and how it helps your business, please e-mail it for our review and approval for publication in CCIDC’s eNews.
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RSVP: Will You Be Attending Our Virtual Board Meeting?
The next CCIDC board meeting will be on Saturday, September 22, 2012 and it will be a virtual meeting. Please RSVP on this short survey (you will also be asked if you want paperless billing). Thank you!
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CCIDC is Going Green!
We are now offering paperless billing statements. If you are interested in receiving your Invoices and Statements via e-mail please send an e-mail with
your contact information to cidbilling@ccidc.org
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Study for the IDEX® California
IDEX CLASSES
IDEX Prep Complete Online Class by Deni Mosser, CID
Study online with 60 days of access. This comprehensive IDEX® California prep class is available anywhere you have an Internet connection. This course contains 34 presentations; 34 quizzes; 385 practice
questions; over 65 multipage downloads (the equivalent of hundreds of reference pages); and a final quiz of 150 questions. You get 24+ hours of anytime learning, support with instructor, and 2 months of
access! Full syllabus and details on web site.
Study 24/7 when it is convenient for you!
$250.00 - IDEX Prep Complete Online / IDEX® Domains I, II and III. Best value.
$175.00 - IDEX Prep California Codes / IDEX® Domain I only.
$125.00 - IDEX Prep Business Practices & Design Standards /IDEX® Domains II & III only.
www.IDEXPrep.com
The Original IDEX California Prep Class by Carol Lamkins, CID
Classes given on:
August 18 2012 in Baldwin Park, CA
August 25, 2012 in Berkeley, CA
Early bird $296 (12 days prior to each class). Regular price is $326.
New Interactive Webinar
Prepare
for the California Interior Design Exam from the comfort of your home or office computer with this new webinar. This session runs four consecutive Thursday's in August.
Dates: August 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$296.00
For details on the above classes and webinar, go to:
www.clcid.org/IDEX-CLASSES.html
IDEX BOOKS
2011 California Codes and Regulations for Interior Designers Reference Manual
This 4th edition was revised to reflect the CAL Green mandatory regulations. Additional changes, found in this edition, are in graphics and improved formatting which will make the material easier to follow. This
illustrated manual is 322 pages and was updated in May 2011. It is a great resource for studying for the IDEX California as well as a great reference manual for all interior design projects.
$134.85 ($109.00 plus $15.00 shipping plus $10.85 CA tax).
www.clcid.org/CODE-MANUALS.html
IDEX Essentials: The Power to Pass the IDEX California Exam
by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, NCIDQ Certificate No.
9425. Provides a thorough review of each of the IDEX California exam's three domains. IDEX Essentials covers everything interior designers need to know about the 2007 California Building Code, business practices,
ethics, and design standards.
$142.20 ($120.00 plus $13.50 est. shipping plus $8.70 CA tax)
http://ppi2pass.com/IDEX
Read our third party disclaimer: http://ccidc.org/studymaterials.html#disclaimer
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Free Marketing Tools for Certified Interior Designers
ABC Brochure - “Answers & Basics for Consumers” is available to print online or you may request 10 printed copies "free of
charge” by sending an E-mail or checking the box at the bottom of your certification renewal notice.
Download: www.ccidc.org/pdf/interior-designer-consumer-guide.pdf
Online: www.ccidc.org/consumers-guide/faq.html
Subscribe to the Certified Interior Designer Pages
Help a Client Find YOU for Their Next Project! Put your photos and web site on the CCIDC site! FAQ: www.ccidc.org/listings/faq.html
Consumer's Guide to Hiring a Certified Interior Designer
www.ccidc.org/pdf/interior-designer-consumer-guide.pdf
Hiring an Interior Designer? Make sure they’re Certified!
www.ccidc.org/pdf/CIDflyer2.pdf
The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Hiring an Interior Designer
www.ccidc.org/pdf/common-mistakes-hiring-interior-designer.pdf
The Difference Between a Decorator and an Interior Designer
www.ccidc.org/interior_decorators.html
A CID's Code of Ethics and Conduct
www.ccidc.org/pdf/CID-Code-Ethics.pdf
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Add ‘n track your CEUs for free!
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Report your CEUs (and your Change of Address) to CCIDC.
Create your own CEU registry.
1. Provide a login name and password.
2. Access your account 24/7 (see sample view below).
Your private account keeps all your
CEU courses in one place. You can enter CEUs that you’ve taken in the past, as early as 1995.
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Keep current with CCIDC
If you are a CID, please be sure that we have your current contact information. Our combined “Change of Address/CEU Registry” allows you to update your
address, phone or e-mail.
Login to your CEU account to send us any recent changes to your information.
Don’t have a free CEU account? Create one here.
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