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.
DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
- CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- FALL 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE
- WINTER 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
- SPRING 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
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:
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- 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.
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
OR
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
OR
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)
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: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: January 5 – March 25 (No class Feb. 16)
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: January 9 – February 13
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: January 9 – February 13
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: February 20 – March 27
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: February 20 – March 27
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: January 9 – February 27
Revit
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: January 8 – March 5
Commercial Design
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: January 8 – March 26
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
Spring 2026 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: April 6 – June 24 (No class May 25)
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: April 10 – May 15
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: April 10 – May 15
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 22 – June 26
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 22 – June 26
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 10 – May 29
Revit
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: April 9 – June 4
Commercial Design
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: April 9 – June 25
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 20 – June 24
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1200pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 20 – June 24
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.
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: $18,405
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,990
Digital Presentation: $915
Intro to AutoCAD: $755
Advanced AutoCAD: $755
SketchUp: $755
Intro to Kitchen & Bath: $1,240
Revit: $1,110
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
OUR DENVER TEAM
Rhonda Larson
Owner and Executive Director of HSID Denver
Elizabeth Berry
Director, Operations & Communications
Heather Stensby
Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor
Ashley Luke
Fundamentals of Interior Design & Commercial Design Instructor
Elizabeth Lord-Levitt
Construction Basics Instructor
Christi Knapp
AutoCAD & SketchUp Instructor
Erica Swanson
Kitchen & Bath and Digital Presentation Instructor
MacKenzie Rattan
Revit Instructor
Keri Hinterreiter & Erin Hildmann
Professional Development Instructors
Eli Hariton
Construction Basics Instructor
Pamela Alcántara
Digital Presentation Instructor
Nadia Watts
Advisory Board Member
Jennifer McDaniel
Advisory Board Member
Mary Wright
Advisory Board MemberSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
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CONNECT WITH OUR DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOOL
HSID Denver is independently owned and operated by Rhonda Larson.
How to Reach Us:
720.772.1025
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Denver, CO 80205
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Our fall term kicked off with creativity, color, and so much inspiration. 🎨🪡
From exploring rich fabrics to diving into materials—our students are learning by doing, and most importantly, feeling free to express their true design style. 💫🏡🖐️
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At Heritage School of Interior Design Denver, fall isn’t just a season — it’s a mindset. A time to embrace transformation, growth, and creativity. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to your passion, now is your time.
✨ Applications are open for the Winter 2026, next term starts January 5th. Your creative journey starts here.
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Denver Dates:
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