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Interior Design Fundamentals Certification

Portland, Oregon

COURSE OVERVIEW


Turn your passion into a career with our Interior Design Fundamentals Certification. Master essential skills in color, lighting, design process, and socially responsible practices while building a portfolio through four residential projects, ending with a full home design.

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.

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.

COURSE OUTLINE


    • Introduction to Interior Design, Elements & Principles
    • Drawing Tools & Techniques
    • Construction Documents
    • Color Theory
    • Materials Specification
    • Design History & Styles
    • Lighting
    • Design Process
    • Professional Practices
    • Presentation & Critique Guidelines
    • Socially Responsible/Universal/Green Design
    • Design, Construction and Architectural Terminology
    • Installation
    • Three Single Room Portfolio Projects
    • Final Project: Complete Home Remodel

The Interior Design Fundamentals is the first course and prerequisite to our Master’s Certification Programs. Heritage School of Interior Design Portland is licensed through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS


    • Laptop Computer
    • Foundations of Interior Design, 4th ed. by Susan J Slotkis
    • A full list of materials will be provided upon enrollment

Estimated materials cost: $350 (not including laptop)

COURSE TUITION


Interior Design Fundamentals Certification: $7,995

Interior Design Fundamentals + Technical Skills Certification (Fast-Track): $8,499

COURSE SCHEDULE


Day Program

WINTER/SPRING 2026
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Date: February 24 – May 21 (No class Mar. 24 – 26)

Saturday Program

FALL 2025/WINTER 2026
Day: Saturday 
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: November 8 – March 21 (No class Nov. 29, Dec. 27)

FINAL PROJECT EXAMPLE


Click on an image below to see the entire portfolio!

© Design by Chrissy Skillrud
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“There was not a single minute wasted during the Fundamentals program. It was practical information that I now use every day in my design business.”
Rachel Anderson
Harper Rae Design Co.
RACHEL ANDERSON, HARPER RAE DESIGN CO.

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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • RIDQC CERTIFICATION
    • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS – NEW!
    • SALT LAKE CITY – NEW!
    • LOS ANGELES – COMING SOON!
    • VIRTUAL
  • ADMISSIONS
  • EDITORIAL
    • HERITAGE DESIGN MAGAZINE
    • PUBLICATIONS
  • CONTACT US
  • PRESS
  • HSID OWNER/PARTNER
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