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What is the NCIDQ Appellation Agreement?
After exam scores came out, I received an email from one of our members who passed the NCIDQ Exam; yay! Her question is: “Could you help explain what the NCIDQ appellation agreement is?” When you use the letters NCIDQ after your name, you use it as an “appellation.” For example, use your full name followed …
How to really understand your NCIDQ Exam scoring
How do different NCIDQ test scores mean the difference between passing and failing? Learn about the new preliminary exam scoring, and the difference between passing points, raw scores and scaled scores.
How to run an interior design project and keep on course
A project manager is like a ship's captain, steering the entire project until it reaches its final destination.
The most crucial member of a project, a project manager coordinates the entire project, from start to finish.
Which Lighting System is Best on the NCIDQ Exam?
The key to understanding lighting for each section of the NCIDQ Exam — IDFX, IDPX, or Practicum — is to know the different lighting systems. Know why one type of lighting may be better than another for a specific purpose, one environment or for certain people using a space.
Do these TWO THINGS to improve memory retention and recall for NCIDQ Exam day
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Do these two things to improve memory retention and recall.
This Surprising Trick Will Help You Think More Creatively
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This surprising trick will help you think more creatively.
Top 3 Ways to Make the Most of Your NCIDQ Study Sessions
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Why you can't just memorize it and call it good.
Think you need focus to learn? What you really need instead.
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Want to Learn More in Less Time? Try This.
Could Intuition Be One of Your NCIDQ Exam Secrets?
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Understand perceptual intuition and how it can be one of your greatest NCIDQ Exam secrets.
Bright New Opportunities For A Certified Interior Designer
The year after becoming a certified interior designer, Qpractice graduate Tina Delia had the best year in the history of her interior design firm.
Tips to quell your NCIDQ Exam day jitters
You've been studying for these exams, taken several practice tests and now you're ready.
We're going to walk you through exam day so you know exactly what to expect and there should be no surprises.
Form Follows Function: The Basics of Acoustics for the NCIDQ Exam
The science of acoustics deals with sound in the built environment. Interior designers need to understand and be able to apply these basics for the NCIDQ Exam, on all three NCIDQ Exams.
Learn about the NCIDQ Exam!
Video replay: Everything you need to know about the NCIDQ Exam
[Video] How are NCIDQ test questions created?
Have you ever wondered how the NCIDQ test questions are created? Or how the exam is scored?
These are common questions we receive here at Qpractice and in the study group, especially during exam season.
[Video] How Passing the NCIDQ Exam Pays for Itself
If you've ever felt stuck in your job, you need to watch this video. Qpractice member Lauren, passed the NCIDQ Exam and had terrific results after earning her Certificate.
[Video] Why rebounding after failure can be powerful
Sometimes, a little failure can be a good thing. Scientists who study why some people rebound from setbacks can help us learn how to bounce back quicker. And anyone can develop resilience with a little practice.
How to Pass the NCIDQ Exam Like Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn lived life by the guidance of a few simple lessons. With grace and poise, here's how Audrey Hepburn would pass the NCIDQ exam if she were put to the task.
Try an NCIDQ Practice Test with Sample Questions
Are you taking the NCIDQ Exam soon? Try our practice tests to see how well you're remembering what you study.
3 Ways Passing the NCIDQ Exam Really Pays Off
You'll use what you learn far beyond the NCIDQ Exam. How one Qpractice member benefits on the job with what he learned while studying.
NCIDQ Certified and a New Mom: How a Designer Did it ALL at First Try
Learn how a busy designer AND full time educator passed all 3 sections of the NCIDQ Exam 1 week before she delivered her first child.
If she can do it, so can you!
NCIDQ Procrastination Lessons Learned
While everyone procrastinates sometimes, habitual procrastinators repeatedly delay working on their projects. And they'll do it despite knowing they’ll suffer as a result. Beat this up front and you can take some time off instead.
Why Cramming Fails and Study Plans Succeed
We've all done it–crammed for a test. You've likely pulled a caffeine-infused all-nighter (or two) in college. But don't you remember struggling to recall that information a short while afterwards?
