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Denver’s Interior Design School

Located in the RiNo Art District, in the heart of Denver, Colorado

Our interior design school, located in the RiNo Art District, 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 Certification in Fundamentals of Interior Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program. 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.

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Master Certification Program

Students receive an Interior Design Master Certification 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:

- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Presentation
- Intro to AutoCAD
- Advanced AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Intro to Kitchen and Bath
- Revit
- Commercial Design
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development

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Upon completion of the Master Certification 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.

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.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Digital Presentation

Intro to AutoCAD

Advanced AutoCAD

SketchUp

Kitchen & Bath Design

Revit

Commercial Design

Professional Development

Construction Basics

Spring 2025 Course Schedule

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: April 8 – June 26

Digital Presentation

Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Date: April 11 – May 16

Intro to AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: April 11 – May 16

Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: May 23 – June 27

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: May 23 – June 27

Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: April 9 – May 14

Revit

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: April 8 – May 27

Commercial Design

Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: April 8 – June 24

Professional Development

Day: Wednesday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: May 21 – June 25

Construction Basics

Day: Wednesday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: May 21 – June 25

Fall 2025 Course Schedule

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 11 (No class Nov. 25 – 27)

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Part-time)

Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Date: September 20 – March 28 (No class Nov. 29, Dec. 20 or 27th, or Feb. 14)

Digital Presentation

Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 17 – October 22

Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: September 19 – October 24

Intro to AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: September 19 – October 24

Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: October 29 – December 10 (No class Nov. 26)

Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Date: October 31 – December 12 (No Class Nov. 28)

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: October 31 – December 12 (No Class Nov. 28)

Revit

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: September 16 – November 4

Commercial Design

Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: September 16 – December 9 (No Class Nov. 25)

Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: September 17 – October 22

Professional Development

Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: October 29 – December 10 (No Class Nov. 26)

Construction Basics

Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: October 29 – December 10 (No Class Nov. 26)

Winter 2026 Course Schedule

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: January 6 – March 26

Digital Presentation

Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: January 9 – February 13

Intro to AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: January 9 – February 13

Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Date: February 20 – March 27

Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: January 7 – February 11

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: February 20 – March 27

Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: February 18 – March 25

Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 7 – February 11

Revit

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: January 6 – February 24

Commercial Design

Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: January 6 – March 24

Professional Development

Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: February 18 – March 25

Construction Basics

Day: Wednesday
Time: 1200pm – 2:00pm
Date: February 18 – March 25

Please Note: Course dates and times are subject to change based on extenuating circumstances. You will be notified as far in advance as possible in the unlikely event this should occur.

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TUITION

Master Certification Program

Fundamentals of Interior Design
Digital Presentation
Intro to AutoCAD
Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design
Construction Basics
Professional Development

Total Tuition: $17,955

Individual Courses

Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,990
Digital Presentation: $915
Intro to AutoCAD: $755
Advanced AutoCAD: $755
SketchUp: $755
Kitchen & Bath Design: $915
Revit: $985
Commercial Design: $2,375
Construction Basics: $755
Professional Development: $755

Financing Options

Students can make 3 equivalent and consecutive monthly payments for both the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program. Click here to see detailed payment plan options.

HSID Denver students are eligible to utilize the GI Bill.