Our interior design school, located in the RiNo Art District, 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.
DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
- PROGRAM & COURSE OFFERINGS
- PROGRAM & COURSE TRACKS
- SPRING 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
- FALL 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification
Step into a dynamic program designed to nourish your creativity and launch your future career in interior design. This immersive, hands-on experience invites you to build a solid foundation in design principles & elements, color theory, space planning & construction documents, lighting, socially responsible design and so much more.
Design concepts are brought to life through engaging, project-based learning that translates into impactful, real-world designs. Student projects will include the design and presentation of residential spaces, culminating in the creation of an entire home renovation. You’ll learn how to successfully communicate your vision and present your ideas with confidence.
Through exclusive weekly field visits, you’ll step inside showrooms, design studios, and manufacturing space, connecting with industry experts and gaining valuable networking opportunities.
You’ll be encouraged to work with cutting-edge AI tools to enhance your creative process and prepare you for the future of the industry.
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification.
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Interior Design Master Certification
Elevate your skills and expertise in this comprehensive Interior Design Master Certification Program, which provides students with our most extensive interior design education, technical expertise and professional skills to make you most marketable in the industry.
Students will gain proficiency in both residential and commercial design, learning to navigate real-world project challenges with confidence. The offering includes a focus on kitchen & bath design using NKBA requirements, the construction process & collaboration with contractors, and drawing technical plans and renderings in Revit to accompany boutique commercial design projects. You will be provided the opportunity to develop and present a stunning, professional and competitive design portfolio.
An Interior Design Master Certification is awarded to students upon successful completion of both the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program and the following additional required courses.
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- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Presentation
- Intro to AutoCAD
- Advanced AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Intro to Kitchen and Bath
- Revit
- Commercial Design
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development
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Upon completion of the Master Certification Program, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.
Stand-alone Courses
Individual courses are also available to students who are not enrolled in the Interior Design Master Certification Program, as well as to industry professionals with relevant design education or work experience. Course descriptions can be found through the links below.
Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification + Core Technical Courses:
Full-time Weekday Fundamentals & Core Technicals
Complete in 1 Term:
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Presentation
- Intro to AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Advanced AutoCAD
Part-time Saturday Fundamentals & Core Technicals
Complete in 2 Terms:
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Presentation – Evening
- Intro to AutoCAD – Evening
Term 2
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Advanced AutoCAD – Evening
- SketchUp – Evening
Interior Design Master Certification Track Options:
Full-time Weekday Fundamentals & all Supplemental Courses
Complete in 2 Terms:
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Presentation
- Intro to AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Advanced AutoCAD
Term 2
- Commercial Design
- Revit
- Intro to Kitchen & Bath
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development
Complete in 3 Terms:
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Intro to AutoCAD
- Advanced AutoCAD
Term 2
- Digital Presentation
- SketchUp
- Commercial Design
- Revit
Term 3
- Kitchen and Bath
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development
Complete in 4 Terms:
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
Term 2
- Commercial Design
- Revit
Term 3
- Digital Presentation
- Intro to AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Advanced AutoCAD
Term 4
- Kitchen and Bath
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development
Part-time Saturday Fundamentals & all Supplemental Courses
Complete in 3 Terms:
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Presentation – Evening
- Intro to AutoCAD – Evening
Term 2
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Advanced AutoCAD – Evening
- SketchUp – Evening
Term 3
- Commercial Design
- Revit
- Intro to Kitchen & Bath
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development
Complete in 4 Terms:
Term 1
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Presentation – Evening
- Intro to AutoCAD – Evening
Term 2
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Advanced AutoCAD – Evening
- SketchUp – Evening
Term 3
- Commercial Design
- Revit
Term 4
- Kitchen and Bath
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development
Spring 2026 Course Schedule
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: April 10 – May 15
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: April 10 – May 15
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 22 – June 26
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 22 – June 26
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 10 – May 29
Revit
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: April 9 – June 4
Commercial Design
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: April 9 – June 25
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 20 – June 24
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 20 – June 24
Fall 2026 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: September 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 23 – 25)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Part-time)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Date: September 19 – March 27 (No class Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2, Feb. 13)
Digital Presentation (Virtual or In-person)
Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: September 18 – October 23
Digital Presentation (Virtual or In-person)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 16 – October 21
Intro to AutoCAD (Virtual or In-person)
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: September 18 – October 23
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: October 28 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Advanced AutoCAD (Virtual or In-person)
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: October 30 – December 11 (No Class Nov. 27)
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: October 30 – December 11 (No Class Nov. 27)
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: September 18 – November 6
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: October 28 – December 9 (No Class on Nov. 25)
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: October 28 – December 9 (No Class on Nov. 25)
HEAR WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING
INTERIOR DESIGN MASTER CERTIFICATION
Final Portfolio Preview
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TUITION
Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Digital Presentation
Intro to AutoCAD
Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design
Construction Basics
Professional Development
Total Tuition: $18,405
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,990
Digital Presentation: $915
Intro to AutoCAD: $755
Advanced AutoCAD: $755
SketchUp: $755
Intro to Kitchen & Bath: $1,240
Revit: $1,110
Commercial Design: $2,375
Construction Basics: $755
Professional Development: $755
Financing Options
Students can make 3 equivalent and consecutive monthly payments for both the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program. Click here to see detailed payment plan options.
HSID Denver students are eligible to utilize the GI Bill.
APPLICATION PROCESS
OUR DENVER TEAM
Rhonda Larson
Owner and Executive Director of HSID Denver
Elizabeth Berry
Director, Operations & Communications
Ashley Luke
Fundamentals of Interior Design & Commercial Design Instructor
Pamela Alcántara
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Amy Borman
Professional Development Instructor
Yi-Chen Chang
Revit Instructor
Elizabeth Lord-Levitt
Construction Basics Instructor
Christi Knapp
AutoCAD & SketchUp Instructor
Erica Swanson
Kitchen & Bath and Digital Presentation Instructor
Eli Hariton
Construction Basics InstructorSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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From Berlin to Seattle: The Story Behind UMA Design Studio
Seattle,Success Stories / February 6, 2025
CONNECT WITH OUR DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOOL
HSID Denver is independently owned and operated by Rhonda Larson.
How to Reach Us:
720.772.1025
2535 Walnut Street, Suite K
Denver, CO 80205
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POV: when your “hobby” turns into your future career ✨
At our design school, creativity isn’t just something you do in your spare time , it becomes part of who you are. From mood boards to material samples to laughing through late-night design ideas, our students are building spaces and memories every day. 🤍
“I don’t have a hobby… this is my whole life.”
Same energy around here. 🎨
#InteriorDesignSchool #DesignStudentLife #InteriorDesign #CreativeCareers #DesignInspiration
4 days ago
Okay, we have to be honest about something.
Studying interior design is a lot of things: challenging, creative, deeply rewarding... and apparently, yes, full of color. Like, a lot of color. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like inside a design school, it looks like this. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Come see what all the color is about. Link in bio to learn more about our programs.
. . . #HeritageSchoolOfInteriorDesign #HeritageDenver #InteriorDesignSchool #DesignEducation #ColorTheory
6 days ago
From pencil to possibility ✍️✨
These hand renderings didn’t come from years in the field, they came from @sanjaleroux who decided to start. Every line, every shadow, every detail you see here is proof that skill is built, not born.
Furniture. Lighting. Vision. It all begins with learning how to see design, and then bringing it to life with your own hands.
If you’ve been thinking about a career shift, this is your sign. You don’t need experience, just the decision to begin. We’ll teach you the rest.
Your future portfolio starts here. 🎓
#InteriorDesignSchool #CareerChange #DesignStudents #CreativeCareers #LearnDesign
1 week ago
From concept to *wow* ✨
Sivan Fernandez wrapped her final project in Denver, and this full bungalow remodel is EVERYTHING. Thoughtful layouts, stunning renderings, and a vision that feels both fresh and livable. This is what 24 weeks of our Part-time Fundamentals program looks like. Dedication, late nights, and serious design hustle 👏
We’re beyond proud to showcase the level of talent coming out of our Denver program. If this got your wheels turning… 👀 the next part-time session kicks off this fall. Applications are open, don’t wait to claim your spot!
#InteriorDesignSchoolLife #StudentDesignProject #InteriorDesignJourney #FutureDesigner #CreativeCareers
2 weeks ago
We’re beyond proud to celebrate our Construction Basics instructor on receiving the @thenkba Award for Educator of the Year 🏆
This recognition reflects the passion, dedication, and real-world expertise she brings into the classroom every single day. Through Construction Basics, our students gain hands-on skills and confidence that truly elevate their journey in interior design.
Hearing what this award means to her, and seeing our students in action, says it all. This honor is so well deserved, and we’re lucky to have her shaping the future of design + construction.
#DesignEducation #TradeSchoolLife #DesignerLife #NKBA #DesignBuild
3 weeks ago
“I don’t think anything’s gonna be hard… you know. Every second you’re there you’re gaining something. There’s nothing to be lost.”
Real talk: our program is challenging, and it’s accelerated by design. You’ll be pushed, you’ll grow fast, and you’ll be fully immersed in the craft. But every late night, every project, every critique? It’s all building real skills for a career you can genuinely be passionate about.
If you’re ready to create, to learn, and to step into something bigger, this is your moment. Fall ’26 is calling.
#InteriorDesignSchool #CreativeCareer #DesignStudents #FutureDesigners #Fall2026
3 weeks ago