Our Virtual Program offers aspiring interior designers the opportunity to develop their creative talents through live, interactive classes that can be attended from anywhere. This flexible, hands-on online education allows students to engage directly with instructors and peers in real time, building a strong foundation of design knowledge and practical skills. Our curriculum helps students create a standout design portfolio while gaining the confidence needed to thrive in the professional interior design industry.
VIRTUAL INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
- CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- WINTER 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
- SPRING 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
- FALL 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
Interior Design Fundamentals Certification
Turn your passion into a career with our Interior Design Fundamentals Certification. Master essential skills in color, lighting, design processes, materials, and socially responsible practices while building a portfolio through four residential projects, ending with a full home design. Now featuring newly integrated AI tools to support your creative process and prepare you for the future of the industry.
Gain real-world experience and industry connections through weekly visits to showrooms, design firms, and manufacturers. By the end, you will have the skills, portfolio, and network to launch your interior design career with confidence.
Completion Time: 1 Term
Tuition: $7,995
Interior Design Fundamentals + Technical Skills Certification (Fast-Track)
Advance your design skills and gain professional expertise in just three months with this accelerated program. Combine our comprehensive Interior Design Fundamentals Certification with one technical course of your choice to learn an industry-standard tool such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, Chief Architect, or Revit.
This program gives you the creative and technical skills to bring your design vision to life, build a standout portfolio, and position yourself for success in the interior design industry.
Completion Time: 1 Term
Tuition: $8,499*
*The tuition for the Interior Design Fundamentals + Technical Skills Certification includes one elective class at a discounted rate. This provides you with the opportunity to further specialize and enhance your skills while keeping your education within reach.
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Residential Design Master’s Certification
Take your interior design skills to the next level with the Residential Design Master’s Certification. This advanced program combines our Interior Design Fundamentals Certification with specialized electives, giving you a comprehensive education and a competitive, professional portfolio.
The Residential Design Master’s Certification requires completion of the following courses:
By completing the Residential Design Master’s Certification, you’ll graduate with a well-rounded education, hands-on experience, and a professional portfolio. You’ll gain proficiency in essential design tools and showcase your work in a final portfolio presentation, leaving you fully prepared to confidently step into the interior design industry.
Completion Time: 2 Terms
Tuition: $10,995
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Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification
The Residential and Commercial Design Master’s Certification prepares students for a career in interior design with a focus on technical expertise and business skills. Students gain proficiency in both residential and commercial design, learning to navigate real-world project challenges with confidence.
Building on the Interior Design Fundamentals Certification, this program includes skill-building electives and culminates in a final portfolio presentation, giving students a comprehensive skill set and a polished portfolio that sets them apart in the interior design industry.
The Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification requires completion of the following courses:
Completion Time: 4 Terms
Tuition: $18,499
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Upon completion of the Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.
Please note: The certificates for virtual programs at Heritage are conferred by the Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board. Each state may have different requirements based on their educational regulating bodies and requirements for state licensure. If you are pursuing a virtual certification through Heritage, we highly recommend checking with the state in which you intend to work as a designer to determine if the virtual certification will be recognized by the regulating body or prospective employers in that state as there may be limitations.
Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in the Master Certification Program, and by industry professionals with relevant design education or work experience. Read more about all of our courses on the Course Descriptions tab.
Course Details
To view the overview and schedule for each course, please click on the links in the list to the right. Courses are listed in the recommended order of completion.
Note: All courses are included in the Master Certification Program except the courses with an asterisk (*), which means they are optional electives.
Winter 2026 Virtual Course Schedule
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elective Course Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 3, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 10, 2025
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Interior Design Fundamentals
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm PST
Date: March 16 – July 13 (No class May 25)
Interior Design Fundamentals
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 3pm – 6pm PST*
Date: February 23 – July 1 (No class March 23, 25)
*Ideal for students joining from the Eastern or Central time zones!
Elective Courses
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
AutoCAD (Evening)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 13 – April 7 (No class Mar. 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
AutoCAD – Hybrid (Virtual & In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: February 9 – April 6 (No class Mar. 23)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
AutoCAD (Evening)
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: March 12 – May 7 (No class Mar. 26)
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp (Day)
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00am – 4:30pm
Date: February 27 – April 17 (No class Mar. 27)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp (Evening)
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: March 9 – April 27 (No class Apr. 6)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Day)
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 12 – March 2
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Chief Architect – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: January 16 – March 6
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: January 29 – March 5
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 3 – March 17
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 9 – March 30 (No class Mar. 23)
Instructor: David Giltner
Commercial Design
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 14 – April 8 (No class Mar. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Commercial Design
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 15 – April 9 (No class Mar. 26)
Instructor: Abigail West
Hand Rendering – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: February 20 – April 17 (No class Mar. 27)
Instructor: Ida York
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: TBA
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
Spring 2026 Course Schedule
Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 2, 2026
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 9, 2026
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Interior Design Fundamentals
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm PST
Date: March 16 – July 13 (No class May 25)
Interior Design Fundamentals
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 3pm – 6pm PST*
Date: February 23 – July 1 (No class March 23 – 25, May 25)
*Ideal for students joining from the Eastern or Central time zones!
Elective Courses
AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: April 20 – June 15 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
AutoCAD
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 21 – July 7
Instructor: Abigail West
AutoCAD
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Date: May 28 – July 16
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Date: May 8 – June 19
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: July 13 – August 24
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 6 – June 1 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Evening)
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: May 11 – July 6 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Chief Architect
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Dates: April 9 – May 28
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: June 4 – July 9
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 28 – June 9
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 13 – June 1 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Commercial Design
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 22 – July 8
Instructor: Abigail West
Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 1 – May 13
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: Monday, May 18
End Date: Monday, August 3
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Thursday, August 20
Instructor: Abigail West
Fall 2026 Course Schedule
All class times are listed in Pacific Time.
Registration Dates:
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 1, 2026
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 8, 2026
Interior Design Fundamentals
Interior Design Fundamentals
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Pacific Time)
Date: September 14 – February 3 (No class Nov. 23 – 25, Dec. 21 – 30)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Interior Design Fundamentals
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Pacific Time)
Date: October 5 – February 24 (No class Nov. 23 – 25, Dec. 21 – 30)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Elective Courses
AutoCAD (Day)
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Date: August 20 – October 8
Instructor: Dani Christine
AutoCAD (Evening)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 8 – December 1 (No class Nov. 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
AutoCAD (Day)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: October 5 – November 30 (No class Nov. 23)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
SketchUp (Day)
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Date: August 21 – October 2
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp (Evening)
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 26 – December 14 (No class Nov. 23)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Evening)
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: August 31 – October 19
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Day)
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: September 28 – November 16
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Hand Rendering – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: October 16 – December 18 (No class Nov. 6, Nov. 27)
Instructor: Ida York
Chief Architect
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Dates: September 23 – November 11
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: October 15 – November 19
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: August 18 – September 29
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: September 28 – November 9
Instructor: David Giltner
Revit – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Date: October 27 – December 15 (No class Nov. 24)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Commercial Design
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: August 26 – December 9 (No class Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, and Nov. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Master’s Portfolio
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
This course is for students in the Residential & Commercial Design Master’s Certification only
Day: Monday
Time: Self-paced
Date: October 5 – January 11 (No class Nov. 23, Dec. 21 – 28)
Instructor: Abigail West
Final Presentation & Graduation Date: Thursday, January 21, 2027
Master’s Portfolio Workshop – Hybrid
This workshop is for students in the Residential Design Master’s Certification only
Day: Thursday
Time: 3pm – 6pm (Pacific Time)
Dates: August 6 and December 3
Instructor: Tijana Graham
Final Presentation & Graduation Date: Thursday, January 21, 2027
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
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TUITION
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $7,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD:$1,199*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 799*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $599*
Chief Architect: $999
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799*
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Financing Options
Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
HSID Veterans Benefits: Complete the form here to see if you qualify.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 3: Enroll
Upon acceptance to Heritage, you will be sent the Enrollment Agreement and additional paperwork.
Complete the Enrollment AgreementOUR VIRTUAL TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Angie Morse
Executive Director of HSID Portland and Virtual
Amy White
Director of Operations
J.D. Nesbitt
Fundamentals and Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Abigail West
Corporate Trainer & Instructor for Technical Rendering, Master's Portfolio and Set Design
Severin Villiger
Technical Rendering Instructor
Heather Van Etten
Chief Architect Instructor
Ida York
Commercial Design and Hand Rendering Instructor
David Giltner
Business & Entrepreneurship InstructorSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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Introducing our newest Portland Interior Design Fundamentals graduates! 🎓✨
We are so proud of each of these talented students and can’t wait to see where their design journeys take them. Whether continuing on to our Master’s Program or stepping straight into the industry, their future is bright!
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Stephanie Thornton Plymale has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Heritage School of Interior Design Alumni for an exciting new design series.
Hidden treasures.
Designer tips.
Creative transformations.
You won’t want to miss what’s coming next. 🤍 @pdxrestore @habitatportlandregion #interiordesign #designschool #portlanddesign
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A beautiful Master’s Portfolio by Portland graduate McKenna of @mckennaryaninteriors. #portlanddesign
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Meet Angie Morse, the Executive Director of our Portland Campus and a true example of what is possible when passion meets purpose.
Angie’s journey with Heritage began as a student with a dream and a love for design. From there she became an instructor, an Interior Designer, a talented stager, and now leads our Portland Campus with heart, creativity, and a deep understanding of the student journey.
What I love most about Angie is that she has lived every layer of this industry. She knows what it feels like to begin, to take risks, to create beauty from vision, and now she pours that knowledge back into our students every single day.
Watching her growth has been one of the greatest joys. She represents what Heritage is truly about… empowering the success of others while building a beautiful life doing what you love.
So excited for you all to meet Angie and hear more of her story. 🤍
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✨ Denver Student Success Story ✨
Brenda Villalobos took a leap of faith to pursue her passion for interior design after stepping away from her previous career and finding inspiration through travel. Now, she’s building a future rooted in creativity, purpose, and design.
Read her story at the link in bio!
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