Classes starting Fall 2025! 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.
LOS ANGELES INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS
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:
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- 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
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:
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- 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
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.
Fall 2025 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 10 – December 5 (No class Nov. 26-28)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 28 – February 8 (No class Nov. 30, Dec. 28)
Elective Courses
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 18 (No class Sept. 30)
SketchUp
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Date: September 26 – November 7
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: September 23 – November 4
Chief Architect
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: October 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Set Design – Exclusive to HSID Los Angeles!
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Dates: October 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 25)
Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.
TUITION
Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Advanced 3D Modeling (Revit OR Chief Architect)
Set Design
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics
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.
Advanced Master Certification Program
Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Hand Rendering*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
Chief Architect
Set Design
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design*
Construction Basics
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.
Individual Courses
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD: $1,999*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering: 999*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Chief Architect: $999
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799*
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Master’s Portfolio Capstone: $699
*These courses have additional fees for materials. Please see each individual course page for more information.
Pending Approval from the California Department of Education
Financing Options
HSID offers flexible payment plan options to ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive an education. For more information please contact HSID Los Angeles.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 2: Apply for Admission
Complete and submit the online Application Form.
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OUR LOS ANGELES TEAM
Teresa Gonzalez
Owner and Executive Director HSID Los Angeles
Amy White
Director of Operations
Abigail West
Corporate Trainer & Instructor for Technical Rendering, Master's Portfolio and Set DesignCONNECT WITH OUR LOS ANGELES INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOOL
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