Our interior design school, located in the heart of Seattle, 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.
SEATTLE INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
Fundamentals of Interior Design
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.
Master Certification Program
Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Master Certification Program. This program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with a series of required courses that provide students with a comprehensive, business-minded interior design education. The Master Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
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- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Intro to AutoCAD
- Advanced AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Business & Entrepreneurship or Business & Professional Development
- Intro to Commercial Design
- Master’s Portfolio Studio
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.
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.
Note: All courses are included in the Master Certification Program except the courses with an asterisk (*), which means they are optional electives.
Fall 2021 Course Schedule
The format of Fall 2021 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 22-24)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 18 – February 5 (No class Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: September 13 – October 18
VIRTUAL Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: October 25 – December 6 (No class Nov. 22)
VIRTUAL Evening AutoCAD
Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Date: September 16 – November 4
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2:30pm
Date: September 13 – October 18
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: October 25 – December 13 (No class Nov. 22)
Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: September 21 – November 30 (No class Nov. 23)
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: October 25 – December 13 (No class Nov. 22)
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: September 17 – October 29
Master’s Portfolio Studio – NEW!
Day: Monday
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Date: November 1 – December 6 (No class Nov. 22)
Home Staging
Day: Saturday – Monday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: October 9 – 11
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 22 – November 3
Winter 2022 Course Schedule
The format of Winter 2022 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: January 11 – April 5 (No class Feb. 22-24)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 26 – July 9 (No class Apr. 16 or May 28)
VIRTUAL Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: January 10 – February 14
VIRTUAL Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: February 21 – March 28
VIRTUAL Evening AutoCAD
Day: Thursday
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Date: January 20 – March 10
VIRTUAL Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2:30pm
Date: January 10 – February 14
VIRTUAL Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: February 25 – April 15 (No class Mar. 25)
Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Date: January 18 – March 29 (No class Mar. 22)
VIRTUAL SketchUp
Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: February 21 – April 4
Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: January 7 – February 18
Master’s Portfolio Studio – NEW!
Day: Monday
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Date: March 14 – April 4
Home Staging
Day: Saturday – Monday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: TBD
VIRTUAL Revit
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 12 – February 23
TUITION
Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Intro to AutoCAD
Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
Intro to Commercial Design
Master’s Portfolio Studio
Total Tuition: $14,182 (a value of $15,482)
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $7,995
Intro to AutoCAD: $599
Advanced AutoCAD: $599
SketchUp: $699
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $599
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Home Staging: $1,995
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Intro to Commercial Design: $1,995
Hand Rendering: $799
Revit: $699
Financing Options
Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Student Information
Upon completion of an informational interview, you will be sent an Admissions Application.
Complete the Application FormStep 3: Enroll
Upon acceptance to Heritage, complete and submit the online Enrollment Agreement and additional paperwork.
Complete the Enrollment PaperworkOUR SEATTLE TEAM
Stephanie Thornton Plymale
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Plymale
President
Amy White
Director of Communications
Andrea Samuels
VP of Operations
Gwen Williams
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Robert Cipollone
Commercial Design Instructor
Paula Kennedy
Kitchen & Bath Instructor
Paris Hossein
Advisory Board Member
Katie Largent
Advisory Board Member
Rebecca West
Advisory Board Member
Leslie Eiler
Advisory Board Member
Abigail West
AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Suite Instructor
Laura Bowman
Student Relations Manager & Marketing Coordinator
Elizabeth Teel
Advisory Board Member
Summer Sterling
Fundamentals of Interior Design InstructorSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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206.485.5799
5701 6th Ave S #204
Seattle, WA 98108
