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COVID-19 UPDATES & INFORMATION
As of Monday, March 16th, all Winter term courses that were still in session transitioned to being taught strictly online, or have been paused until in-person teaching can resume. Each Heritage location is governed locally by the following: Portland: Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Denver: Colorado Department of Higher Education, Department of Private Occupational Schools and Seattle: Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. As such, each location will be making decisions based on specific state governing recommendations in addition to guidelines from the local government and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Portland: Hybrid classes will begin the week of May 4, 2020*
Denver: Hybrid classes will begin the week of May 4, 2020*
Seattle: Hybrid classes will begin the week of May 4, 2020*
Current and upcoming students will be receiving emails with the most recent updates from the Heritage Admin team, instructors and/or school Directors. Please contact your local school Director if you have any further questions.
Click on the Spring 2020 Course Schedule tabs on the Portland, Denver and Seattle page to view updated dates.
Visit our Health & Wellness page for more information.
*PLEASE NOTE ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON STATE AGENCY GUIDANCE.
Your Success is Our Mission
Heritage School of Interior Design is 100% focused on Interior Design and provides a comprehensive, accelerated program that includes the creative, technical and business training to launch a career in interior design.
FOCUSED
Learn everything you need
Our curriculum is designed to efficiently educate students with hands-on experience, at a lower cost. This intensive approach empowers students with a competitive portfolio and professional presentation skills.
ROOTED
Integrate into the industry
We introduce students to vendors, makers, manufacturers and other design professionals who can help support and launch their careers. This enables students to become active members of the local design community.
ACCOMPLISHED
Join our community of success
Nearly 100% of Heritage students graduate, and greater than 85% work in the interior design industry. Many have launched successful careers, winning awards and have been featured in prestigious design publications.
Hear from Our Students
Our Approach
Heritage School of Interior Design provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their talents through hands-on learning programs. Students transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio and an industry network in as little as six months. We foster a learning environment to develop students’ confidence as they apply the knowledge and skills necessary to professionally succeed in the interior design industry. Highly accomplished instructors and a laser-focused curriculum propel students toward their own success stories.
Heritage is expanding! Our current schools are located in Portland, Seattle and Denver and we look forward to offering the Heritage education in more destination cities. Our next location is scheduled for Las Vegas, Nevada. See Our Campuses below for more information about each location.
Our Campuses
Some of our Success Stories
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A Move to Denver Inspired Coco Lawson to Reinvent Herself!
Denver,Success Stories / November 14, 2019
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An Inspirational Upbringing Led Maira Garcia to Her Dream Career
Portland,Success Stories / December 13, 2017
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An International Path Brought Julia McGinnis To Heritage
Portland,Success Stories / November 13, 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete the program?
6 months, or 2 terms is the minimum for the Master Certification Program. Upon beginning the Fundamentals program, students may take up to 2 years to complete all of the courses required for the Masters Certification Program.
How many clock hours is the Master Certification Program?
438 hours total
What do I receive at the end of the program?
Upon completion of the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program you will receive a Certificate of Interior Custom Design. In Denver you receive a Certification in Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Upon completion of the Master Certification Program you will receive a Professional Certificate of Interior Custom Design. In Denver you receive an Interior Design Master Certification.
What is the average class size?
There is an average of 15 students in each class.
What is the placement rate of Heritage graduates?
Over 80% of Heritage alumni find work within 6 months of graduation.
What is the starting income for an interior designer?
It varies greatly by the role, its commission structure, years of relatable experience and whether you are employed in a company or in business for yourself. According to data from PayScale.com, the average income for an interior designer is $35,000 – 69,000 per year.
What areas of the industry are employing Heritage grads?
Independent (self-employed) Interior Designers
Trade Only Material Showrooms
Retail Showrooms
Residential Interior Design Companies
Commercial Interior Design Firms
Event Design
Staging Design
E-Design
Is there a payment plan option for tuition?
Students can make 3 equivalent and consecutive monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
Will I be ready to take the NCIDQ exam after graduating?
Our learning programs at Heritage do not offer eligible credits toward the NCIDQ exam. We are weighing the benefits of becoming federally accredited, which would allow credits from our learning programs to be applied toward the NCIDQ exam. There is an Alternative Review Program through NCIDQ for candidates who are unable to traditionally document the minimum educational requirement for exam eligibility if this certification is important to you. You can find more information at this site: www.cidq.org/alternative-review-program
What is the demographic of Heritage students?
We have a diverse student body with ages ranging from 18 – 75! The majority of our students are pursuing their second or third career change – transitioning to Interior Design from a variety of backgrounds. Other cohorts of students include those attending directly after high school and those in their mid-20’s who have completed a two or four-year degree and are now pivoting their career focus and supplementing their higher education with an interior design-centric education. All of our students are creative, passionate individuals who are eager to learn, apply themselves and get working in the industry!
Empower Your Creativity With an Education
Take the First Step
Our application process begins with an informational interview. Please complete the Student Information form to tell us about yourself, and then you will be contacted to schedule an informational interview.