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Dallas, Texas Interior Design School

Our interior design school, located in Addison, Texas, provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their natural design talents through hands-on learning programs in a supportive classroom environment. Our curriculum enables students to transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio. Students build confidence as they acquire the knowledge and skills required to succeed professionally in the industry.

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Fundamentals of Interior Design

Upon successful completion of the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program, students are awarded a Certificate in Interior Design. Throughout this comprehensive program, students acquire an extensive knowledge base, providing them with the expertise needed to thrive in the Interior Design industry. The program encompasses the full design and presentation of two residential spaces, culminating in the creation of an entire home for the final project. Beyond this, the curriculum integrates client-specific and concept-based activities, strategically incorporated to reinforce both learning and presentation skills. The program maintains a balanced emphasis on core design knowledge, design expression, and essential business practices, equipping students with the multifaceted skill set necessary to embark on successful careers as industry professionals.

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Fundamentals of Interior Design Part-time Flex Series

The Fundamentals of Interior Design – Part-time Flex Design Series for Working Professionals offers a comprehensive education tailored for individuals balancing work, family, or other commitments. Providing the same high-quality instruction as our traditional full-time Fundamentals Program, this flexible option meets twice a week over 24 weeks, allowing students to pursue their passion for interior design while maintaining their responsibilities.

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Master’s of Interior Design Certificate Program

This program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Certificate with a series of required courses that provide students with a comprehensive, business-minded interior design education as well as a final portfolio presentation to give students a well-rounded education and competitive portfolio. The certificate is granted through the Dallas Heritage School of Interior Design location. The Master’s of Interior Design Certificate Program requires completion of the following state-of-the-art technical courses:

Fundamentals of Interior Design
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Revit
Introduction to Commercial Design
Adobe Suite
Construction Basics
Business & Entrepreneurship
Kitchen and Bath Design
Master’s Portfolio Capstone

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Upon completion of the Master’s of Interior Design Certificate Program, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.

Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in the Master Certificate 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’s of Interior Design Certification Program except the courses with an asterisk (*), which means they are optional electives.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Fundamentals of Interior Design Part-time

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Intro to Commercial Design

Adobe Suite

Construction Basics

Kitchen & Bath Design

Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Fall 2025 Course Schedule

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 9 – December 3 (No class Nov. 25 – 27)
Final Presentation: December 4, 2025 at 9:00am

Fundamentals of Interior Design Part-time Flex Series

Day/Time: Wednesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm & Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: September 10 – April 1 (No class Nov. 26 – 29, Mar. 18)

AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 26 – November 14

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: October 3 – November 14

Revit

Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: September 15 – November 10 (No class Oct. 13, Nov. 24)

Intro to Commercial Design

Day: Tuesday
Time: 1:30pm – 5:15pm
Date: September 9 – December 2 (No class Nov. 25)

Adobe Suite

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 15 – November 3 (No class Oct. 13)

Construction Basics

Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 16 – October 21 (No class Nov. 25)

Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 18 – November 6

Business & Entrepreneurship

Day: TBA
Time: TBA
Date: TBA

Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: September 8 – November 17 (every other week)
Final Presentation: November 20th, 2025 at 3:00pm

Winter 2026 Course Schedule

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: January 6 – April 1 (No class Mar. 17 – 19)

Fundamentals of Interior Design Part-time Flex Series

Day/Time: Wednesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm & Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: September 10 – April 1 (No class Nov. 26 – 29, Mar. 18)

AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 23 – March 13

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: January 30 – March 13

Revit

Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: January 12 – March 23 (No class Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16)

Intro to Commercial Design

Day: Tuesday
Time: 1:30pm – 5:15pm
Date: January 6 – March 31 (No class Mar. 17)

Adobe Suite

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 12 – March 9 (No class Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16)

Construction Basics

Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 13 – February 17

Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 15 – March 5

Business & Entrepreneurship

Day: TBA
Time: TBA
Date: TBA

Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: January 12 – March 23 (every other week)
Final Presentation: April 4th, 2026 at 9:00am

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Fundamentals of Interior Design
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Proudly an IDS Gold Member! At HSID Dallas, we are committed to excellence in interior design education. Our affiliation with the Interior Design Society as a Gold Member underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest industry standards and fostering a community of design professionals.

HSID Dallas is honored to be RIDQC-approved. This designation allows our students to sit for the RIDQC exam and pursue a nationally recognized certification that strengthens their professional credibility and distinguishes them in the industry.

TUITION

Individual Courses

Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
AutoCAD: $1,510
SketchUp: $880*
Revit: $985
Introduction to Commercial Design: $2,375*
Adobe Suite: $915*
Construction Basics: $755
Business & Entrepreneurship: $980
Kitchen and Bath Design: $1,195

Master’s of Interior Design Certificate Program

Fundamentals of Interior Design*
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Revit
Introduction to Commercial Design*
Adobe Suite*
Construction Basics
Business & Entrepreneurship
Kitchen and Bath Design
Masters Portfolio Capstone

Tuition: $10,250

Important Information:

The Fundamentals of Interior Design course, costing $8,995, is a prerequisite for the Master’s of Interior Design Certificate Program. The cost for the full program is $19,245.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require students to purchase additional materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.

Payment / Installment Options

HSID Dallas offers students the following tuition payment options:

Payment In Full - A one-time payment due one week prior to the start date of:

The Fundamentals of Interior Design Program ($8,995.00);
The Master’s of Interior Design Certificate Program ($10,250.00);
Any Master-level individual course must be paid in full at the time of registration

Installment Option – Fundamentals of Interior Design Program

Three installments

- 1st installment of $2,998.34 due 1-week prior to the first day of Fundamentals class
- 2nd installment of $2,998.33 due 30-days after the first day of Fundamentals class
- 3rd installment of $2,998.33 due 60 days after the first day of Fundamentals class

Installment Option – Master's of Interior Design Certificate Program

Six installments

- 1st installment of $755.00 due 1-week prior to the first day of Fundamentals class

(Term 1 – AutoCAD and SketchUp while taking Fundamentals)

- 2nd installment of $755.00 due 30-days after the first day of Fundamentals class

(Term 1 – AutoCAD and SketchUp while taking Fundamentals)

- 3rd installment of $755.00 due 60 days after the first day of Fundamentals class

(Term 1 – AutoCAD and SketchUp while taking Fundamentals)

- 4th installment of $2,233.34 due 90 days after the first day of Fundamentals class
- 5th installment of $2,233.33 due 120 days after the first day of Fundamentals class
- 6th installment of $2,233.33 due 150 days after the first day of Fundamentals class

Note: A service fee of 3.5% will be added to each payment made with a credit or debit card, including each of the payments for the monthly payment plans.