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.
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:
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:
Please note: The certificates for virtual programs at Heritage are conferred by the Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board. Each state may have different requirements based on their educational regulating bodies and requirements for state licensure. If you are pursuing a virtual certification through Heritage, we highly recommend checking with the state in which you intend to work as a designer to determine if the virtual certification will be recognized by the regulating body or prospective employers in that state as there may be limitations.
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.
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.
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 6, 2023
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 13, 2023
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: March 11 – July 17 (No class May 27)
Day: Monday
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Date: February 26 – April 15 (No class Mar.25)
*Offered through Heritage Portland
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: January 23 – March 5
*Offered through Heritage Seattle
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 21 – May 16 (No class March 28)
*Offered through Heritage Portland
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Date: January 25 – March 14 (No class Mar. 7)
*Offered through Heritage Portland
OR
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 19 – May 7 (No class April 9)
*Offered through Heritage Seattle
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Date: March 19 – May 7 (No class March 26)
*Offered through Heritage Portland
Day: Monday
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: March 4 – April 15
*Offered through Heritage Seattle
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 12 – April 1 (No class Mar. 25)
*Offered through Heritage Portland
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: January 10 – March 13
*Offered through Heritage Portland
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: January 12, January 19, January 26
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates:
TBD (Subject to Instructor Direction) | 9am – 1pm
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: January 18 – March 7
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 4, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 11, 2024
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Date: March 11 – July 17 (No class May 27)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 21 – May 16 (No class March 28)
Instructor: Anna Wheaton
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: May 13 – July 8 (No class May 27)
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: March 19 – May 7 (No class March 26)
Instructor: Anna Wheaton
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: July 9 – August 20
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: April 4 – May 16
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: May 14 – July 2
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Mondays
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: May 6 – June 24 (No class May 27)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Mondays
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: March 4 – April 15
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Day: Mondays
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 22 – June 10 (No class May 27)
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 17 – July 3
Instructor: Abigail West
Start Date: Monday, April 22
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Friday, July 26 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 3, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 10, 2024
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: September 30th – February 19th (No class Nov. 25 – 27, Dec 23 – 25, Dec. 30 – Jan. 1)
AutoCAD is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 16 (No class Nov. 11 & 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 10 – December 12 (No class Oct. 31, Nov. 28)
Instructor: Anna Wheaton
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 11
Instructor: Adam Sabela
SketchUp is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: September 26 – November 7
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: November 5 – December 17 (No class Nov. 27)
Instructor: Abigail West
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 17 – October 29
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 4
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Revit is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Thursday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: October 17 – December 12
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Chief Architect is optional for the Master’s Certification Program but required for the Advanced Master’s Certification.
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: October 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: Adam Sabela
Business & Entrepreneurship is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 9 – November 4
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Commercial Design is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 18 – December 11
Instructor: Abigail West
This class is self-directed and a Masters Certificate requirement.
Start Date: Friday, September 23
Instructor: Abigail West
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
TBA
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Advanced 3D Modeling (Revit OR Chief Architect) – New!
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $17,999
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Hand Rendering*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Chief Architect – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship
Master’s Portfolio Capstone
Total Tuition: $19,599
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD:$1,999*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering:799*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Chief Architect: $999 – New!
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799* – New!
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Students can make monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.
Upon acceptance to Heritage, you will be sent the Enrollment Agreement and additional paperwork.
Complete the Enrollment Agreement