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Los Angeles Interior Design School

Classes starting Fall 2026!

Pending Approval from the California Department of Education

Our interior design school, located in Los Angeles, California, 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.

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.

*Pending approval from the California Department of Education

Master Certification Program

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:

- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Advanced 3D Modeling (Choose 1): Revit or Chief Architect
- Set Design – Exclusive to HSID Los Angeles!
- Commercial Design
- Construction Basics
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone

*Pending approval from the California Department of Education

Upon completion of the Master Certificate Program, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.

Advanced Master Certification Program

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:

- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Hand Rendering
- Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
- Set Design – Exclusive to HSID Los Angeles!
- Chief Architect
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Revit
- Commercial Design
- Construction Basics
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone

*Pending approval from the California Department of Education

Upon completion of the Advanced Master Certificate Program, 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 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.