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.
PORTLAND 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.
Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in either 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.
Winter 2026 Course Schedule
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
The format of Winter 2026 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.
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
Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.
Interior Design Fundamentals (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Date: February 24 – May 21 (No class Mar. 24 – 26)
Instructor: Tijana Graham
Interior Design Fundamentals (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Date: November 8 – March 21 (No class Nov. 29, Dec. 27)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 13 – April 7 (No class Mar. 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: February 9 – April 6 (No class Mar. 23)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: March 12 – May 7 (No class Mar. 26)
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Date: February 27 – April 17 (No class Mar. 27)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: March 9 – April 27 (No class Apr. 6)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 12 – February 23
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 – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: January 29 – March 5
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 3 – March 17
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 9 – March 30 (No class Mar. 23)
Instructor: David Giltner
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 14 – April 8 (No class Mar. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Commercial Design – Virtual
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
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Start Date: Monday, February 9
End Date: Monday, April 27
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Friday, May 15, 2026
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
Interior Design Fundamentals
Interior Design Fundamentals (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Date: February 24 – May 21 (No class Mar. 24 – 26)
Instructor: Tijana Graham
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: April 20 – June 15 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 21 – July 7
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Date: May 28 – July 16
Instructor: Dani Christine
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Date: May 8 – June 19
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: July 13 – August 24
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 6 – June 1 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: May 11 – July 6 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Chief Architect – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Dates: April 9 – May 28
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: June 4 – July 9
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design – In-Person
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: May 29 – July 24 (No class July 3)
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 28 – June 9
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: April 13 – June 1 (No class May 25, April 20)
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Commercial Design – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 22 – July 8
Instructor: Abigail West
Revit – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 1 – May 13
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Virtual and self-directed. This class is a Master’s Certificate requirement.
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. The format of Fall 2026 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
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)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Date: September 15 – December 10 (No class Nov. 24 – 26)
Instructor: Tijana Graham
Interior Design Fundamentals (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: October 24 – March 6 (No class Nov. 28, Dec. 26)
Instructor: Janis Howard
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Date: August 20 – October 8
Instructor: Dani Christine
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 8 – December 1 (No class Nov. 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: October 5 – November 30 (No class Nov. 23)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
SketchUp – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Friday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Date: August 21 – October 2
Instructor: Severin Villiger
SketchUp – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 26 – December 14 (No class Nov. 23)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: August 31 – October 19
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
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 – Virtual
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Dates: September 23 – November 11
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Construction Basics – Hybrid (Virtual or In-Person PDX)
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: October 15 – November 19
Instructor: Cristian Gonczi
Kitchen & Bath Design – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: August 18 – September 29
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Kitchen & Bath Design – In-Person
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Date: October 9 – November 20
Instructor: Angela Garvin
Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual
Day: Monday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Date: September 28 – November 9
Instructor: David Giltner
Revit – Virtual
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Date: October 27 – December 15 (No class Nov. 24)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Commercial Design – Virtual
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 – Virtual
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 (IN-PERSON): 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 (IN-PERSON): Thursday, January 21, 2027
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
TUITION
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $7,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,199*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 999*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $599*
Chief Architect: $999
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799*
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Master’s Portfolio Capstone: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Financing Options
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.
HSID Veterans Benefits: Complete the form here to see if you qualify.
APPLICATION PROCESS
OUR PORTLAND TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Angie Morse
Executive Director of HSID Portland and Virtual
Amy White
Director of Operations
Tessa Mangelsdorf
Executive Assistant
Abigail West
Corporate Trainer & Instructor for Technical Rendering, Master's Portfolio and Set Design
Janis Howard
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Tijana Graham
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Dani Christine
AutoCAD Instructor
Amy Hayes
AutoCAD Instructor
Severin Villiger
Technical Rendering Instructor
Angela Garvin
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Heather Van Etten
Chief Architect Instructor
Ida York
Commercial Design and Hand Rendering Instructor
Cristian Gonczi
Construction Basics Instructor
Amy Pearson
Advisory Board Member
Gordon Bass
Advisory Board Member
Rick Campos
Advisory Board Member
Zee Coleman
Advisory Board Member
Alexandra Morris
Advisory Board MemberSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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CAREER & ACADEMIC COACHING WITH ANGIE
At HSID, we believe your journey deserves thoughtful support—both academically and professionally. As your dedicated advisor, Angie is here to walk alongside you, offering strategic insight and encouragement as you pursue a fulfilling career in design.
With Angie’s support, you’ll receive:
Clarifying Your Niche
Angie will help you identify your unique design voice and refine your focus, so your work stands out in a meaningful, authentic way.
Making Your Portfolio Work for You
Get expert guidance on curating a portfolio that reflects your strengths and speaks directly to your ideal clients or future employers.
Working Toward Academic & Career Goals
Whether you’re setting short-term academic milestones or envisioning long-term career dreams, Angie will help you plan with intention and structure.
Mentorship & Growth Coaching
Receive seasoned mentorship and practical advice from someone who understands the journey and is invested in your success.
Resume & Interview Coaching
Angie provides tailored support to help you craft a standout resume and prepare for interviews with confidence and professionalism.
Support for Growth & Resilience
Through life’s transitions and challenges, Angie offers personalized encouragement and practical tools to help you stay grounded, focused, and empowered.
Meet Angie Morse
Angie brings over 25 years of experience in the design industry, from owning and operating her own successful interior design firm to serving in a senior leadership role at the National Interior Design Society. With a degree in Marketing and Public Relations, Angie combines creative vision with strategic expertise—helping students discover their unique voice and build thriving careers. As a proud graduate of the HSID Portland Masters Program, she understands firsthand the challenges of reaching the highest levels in the design world. Passionate, driven, and deeply committed to student success, Angie offers guidance rooted in experience, empathy, and excellence. Read Angie’s full bio here.
Click the button below to schedule an appointment with Angie for personalized guidance to help you grow with purpose, clarity, and confidence.
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