Our interior design school, located in Portland, Oregon’s Interior Design 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.
Students receive a Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification. In this program, students develop a competitive portfolio and expansive knowledge base which empowers them to work in the Interior Design industry. Projects include the full design and presentation of two residential spaces, including an entire home as the final project. Additional client-specific and concept-based activities are incorporated throughout the course to enforce learning and presentation skills. This program puts equal focus toward core design knowledge, design expression and business practices that together enable students to become successful industry professionals.
Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Design once they complete the Master of Interior Design Certification Program. The Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with 9 electives as well as a final portfolio presentation to give students a well-rounded education and competitive portfolio.
The Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
Students who complete the Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program gain strong skills in both 3D rendering and hand rendering. This comprehensive program provides students with a Professional Certificate in Interior Design upon completion.
The Advanced Master of Interior Design Certification Program combines the foundational Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with an additional 11 elective courses. This well-rounded curriculum, along with a final portfolio presentation, ensures students develop a competitive and impressive portfolio.
The Advanced Master’s Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
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.
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.
The format of Fall 2024 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 3, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 10, 2024
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 10 – December 5 (No class Nov. 26-28)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 28 – February 8 (No class Nov. 30, Dec. 28)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Virtual and Hybrid classes. AutoCAD is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 16 (No class Sept. 30, Nov. 11)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 18 (No class Sept. 30)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 10 – December 12 (No class Oct. 31, Nov. 28)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Virtual classes. SketchUp is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: September 26 – November 7
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: November 5 – December 17 (No class Nov. 26)
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual classes. Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 4
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 17 – October 29
Instructor: Abigail West
Hybrid class. Revit is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Date: October 17 – December 12 (No class Oct. 31, Nov. 28)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Hybrid class. Chief Architect is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: October 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Virtual class. Kitchen & Bath is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: October 22 – December 10 (No class Nov. 26)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Virtual class. Business & Entrepreneurship is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 9 – October 21
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Virtual Class. Intro to Commercial Design is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: September 27 – December 6 (No class Nov. 29)
Instructor: Ida York
This class is in-person at the Portland HSID Campus and is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: October 18 – November 22
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Start Date: Wednesday, September 25
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
This class is in-person at the Portland HSID Campus and is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: October 18 – December 6 (No class Nov. 29)
Instructor: Angela Garvin
The format of Winter 2025 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 4, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 11, 2024
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: January 7 – April 3 (No class Mar. 25 – 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: February 22 – July 5 (No class Mar. 29, June 28)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Virtual and Hybrid classes. AutoCAD is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: January 27 – April 14
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 20 – March 10
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 13 – May 8 (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Virtual classes. SketchUp is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: February 3 – March 17
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 11 – April 29 (No class Mar. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual classes. Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 20 – March 3
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: January 21 – March 4
Instructor: Abigail West
Hybrid class. Revit is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Thursday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: TBA
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Hybrid class. Chief Architect is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Dates: February 6 – April 3 (No class March 27)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Hybrid class. Construction Basics is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: TBA
Instructor: Anna Berrios
Virtual class. Hand Rendering is an Advanced Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Dates: TBA
Instructor: Ida York
Virtual class. Kitchen & Bath is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: January 21 – March 18 (No class Feb. 25)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Virtual class. Business & Entrepreneurship is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 20 – March 3
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Virtual class. Intro to Commercial Design is a Master’s Certification requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: January 31 – April 11 (No class Mar. 28)
Instructor: Ida York
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Start Date: TBA
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
TBA
Instructor: Abigail West
This class is in-person at the Portland HSID Campus and is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30pm – 12:30pm
Date: February 21 – April 11 (No class Mar. 28)
Instructor: Angela Garvin
The format of Spring 2025 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term. Please note that course dates and times are subject to change.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 3, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 10, 2025
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: April 22 – July 9
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: February 22 – July 5 (No class Mar. 29, June 28)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Virtual and Hybrid classes. AutoCAD is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 13 – May 8 (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: May 12 – July 7 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
These are virtual classes. SketchUp is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Date: April 3 – May 15
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Date: July 8 – August 19
Instructor: Abigail West
These are virtual classes. This class is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: May 5 – June 23 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: May 13 – July 1
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual class. This class is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: March 3 – April 14
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Virtual. This class is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 21 – June 9 (No class May 26)
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Virtual. This class is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30m – 8:30pm
Date: April 16 – July 2
Instructor: Abigail West
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Masters Certificate requirement.
Start Date: TBA
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
TBA
This course is in-person only at the Portland HSID Campus.
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: May 16 – June 27
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Advanced 3D Modeling (Revit OR Chief Architect) – New!
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $17,999
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Hand Rendering*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Chief Architect – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $19,599
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,199*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 999*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Chief Architect: $999 – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799* – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Master’s Portfolio Capstone: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
HSID offers flexible payment plan options to ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive an education. For more information please contact your Student Relations Manager.
877.726.1158
2181 NW Front Ave.
Portland, OR 97209