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Salt Lake City Interior Design School

Our interior design school in Salt Lake City, Utah, 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.

SALT LAKE CITY INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS – NEW!

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FALL 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE
WINTER 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
SPRING 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.

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: $7,495

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, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 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: $8,295*

*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 Master of Interior Design Certification. This advanced program combines our Interior Design Fundamentals 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:

- Interior Design Fundamentals
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Portfolio Workshop

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: $11,495
* The tuition for the Residential Design Master’s Certification is at a discounted rate.

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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:

- Interior Design Fundamentals
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Revit
- Intro to Commercial Design
- Construction Basics
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Completion Time: 3 Terms
Tuition: $16,495

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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 the Master Certificate 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.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Intro & Advanced AutoCAD

SketchUp

Kitchen & Bath

Adobe Suite

Revit

Fall 2025 Course Schedule

Classes will begin upon adequate enrollment.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 2 – November 20

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Date: September 6 – January 17 (No class Dec. 27, Jan. 3)

Elective Courses

Intro & Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: August 25 – October 20 (No class Sept. 1)

Intro & Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: August 27 – October 15

SketchUp

Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: September 15 – October 20

Kitchen & Bath

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: October 3 – November 14

Adobe Suite

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: September 26 – November 7

Winter 2026 Course Schedule

Classes will begin upon adequate enrollment.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Date: January 20 – March 23

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Date: February 7 – June 6

Elective Courses

Intro & Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 19 – March 2

SketchUp

Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: January 19 – March 2

Kitchen & Bath

Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: January 22 – March 5

Adobe Suite

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: January 16 – February 27

Revit

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: January 16 – March 6

Spring 2026 Course Schedule

Classes will begin upon adequate enrollment.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Students have two options for taking the Fundamentals of Interior Design.

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Date: April 14 – June 17

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Date: February 7 – June 6

Elective Courses

AutoCAD

Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: April 13 – May 25

SketchUp

Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: April 13 – May 25

Kitchen & Bath

Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: April 16 – May 28

Adobe Suite

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: April 24 – June 4

Revit

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: April 10 – May 29

Intro to Commercial Design

Day: Thursday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: April 9 – June 25

Construction Basics

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: TBD

Business & Entrepreneurship

Day: Tuesday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 14 – May 26

Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 15 – June 25

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TUITION

Individual Courses

Fundamentals of Interior Design: $7,495*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,150*
SketchUp:$875*
Adobe Suite: $875*
Revit: $1,150
Kitchen & Bath Design: $950
Construction Basics: $750
Intro to Commercial Design: $2,725*
Construction Basics: $750
Business & Entrepreneurship: $750
Portfolio Capstone: $650

*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.

Financing Options

Students can make equivalent and consecutive monthly payments for both the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program. Click here to see detailed payment plan options.