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.
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DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
- PROGRAM & COURSE OFFERINGS
- PROGRAM & COURSE TRACKS
- FALL 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
- WINTER 2027 COURSE SCHEDULE
- SPRING 2027 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.
Full-time Weekday Completion: 1 Term
Part-time Saturday Completion: 2 Terms
Part-time Tuesday & Thursday Evening Completion: 2 Terms
Tuition: $8,490
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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
Completion Time: 2 Terms Minimum
Tuition: $17,905
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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
Fall 2026 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (course delivery) and 2:30pm – 4:30pm (studio time)
Date: September 15 – December 10 (No class Nov. 24 – 26)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Part-time)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm (course delivery), and 3:30pm – 5:30pm (studio time)
Date: September 19 – March 27 (No class Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2, Feb. 13)
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: September 18 – October 23
Digital Presentation
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 16 – October 21
Intro to AutoCAD
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
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)
Winter 2027 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (course delivery) and 2:30pm – 4:30pm (studio time)
Date: January 4 – March 24 (No class Feb. 15)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Part-time)
Day: Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 5:45pm – 9:30pm
Date: January 5 – June 24 (No class March 30, April 1)
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: January 8 – February 12
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Date: January 8 – February 12
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: January 8 – February 12
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: February 19 – March 26
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: February 19 – March 26
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: January 6 – February 10
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: February 19 – March 26
SketchUp
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: February 17 – March 24
Commercial Design
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: January 7 – March 25
Revit
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: January 7 – March 4
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 8 – February 26
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: February 17 – March 24
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: February 17 – March 24
Spring 2027 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm (course delivery) and 2:30pm – 4:30pm (studio time)
Date: April 5 – June 23
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: April 9 – May 14
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: April 9 – May 14
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 21 – June 25
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: April 9 – May 14
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 21 – June 25
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: May 21 – June 25
Commercial Design
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: April 8 – June 24
Revit
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: April 8 – June 3
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 9 – May 28
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 19 – June 23
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 19 – June 23
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: $17,905
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,490
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
HEAR WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING
OUR DENVER TEAM
Rhonda Larson
Owner and Executive Director of HSID Denver
Elizabeth Berry
Director, Operations & Communications
Natasha Ascevich
Fundamentals of Interior Design & Digital Presentation Instructor
Chloe Moore
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Pamela Alcántara
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Ashley Luke
Commercial Design Instructor
Yi-Chen Chang
Revit Instructor
Megan Daoust
Professional Development Instructor
Erica Swanson
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Christi Knapp
AutoCAD & SketchUp Instructor
Eli Hariton
Construction Basics Instructor
Elizabeth Lord-Levitt
Construction Basics InstructorSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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From National Security to Interior Design, Meet Cynthia Wright
Denver,Success Stories / October 23, 2026
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Andi Leon on Building Dandi Studios and a Career in Design
Seattle,Success Stories / September 23, 2026
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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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Take a peek into a day in the life of Andrea as she studies for her Chief Architect final! A behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into bringing a design to life.
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Portland is talking about The Malarkey, and so are we! ✨
We’re thrilled to celebrate HSID alum and award-winning designer Heylen Thienes of @tricorn_black, the talented designer behind one of Portland’s most exciting new dining destinations!
Located in the Pearl District, @the_malarkey_pdx is the latest collaboration between Heylen and celebrity chef Brian Malarkey, following their work together on Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend.
Inspired by Portland’s history and eclectic spirit, this extraordinary 10,000-square-foot restaurant is filled with bold design, unexpected details, and immersive spaces, each with its own personality and story.
An incredible example of Commercial Design at its finest! Congratulations to Heylen and the Tricorn Black team on another stunning project. We’re so proud to celebrate your work!
Portland friends, you have to experience this one for yourselves! 🥂
Photography: Dina Avila
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Yes, he is available at the online location! #hercules We love Habitat for Humanity and everything they do to help Homeowners!
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