Turn your passion for design into a professional career with our Fundamentals of Interior Design Program. This dynamic program is your pathway to the interior design industry, combining hands-on projects with essential knowledge in color theory, design history, lighting, the design process, socially responsible design and so much more. Β
Youβll embark on an exciting journey of four residential design projects, each building your portfolio and refining your unique style. These projects lead to the pinnacle of the programβdesigning a full residential home. From concept to presentation, youβll apply everything youβve learned to create a stunning, cohesive, and functional residential space.
The program immerses you in the local design community through weekly field visits to showrooms, design firms, manufacturers and more, where youβll connect with industry experts and gain valuable networking opportunities.Β
Tuition: $8,995
This accelerated program combines our comprehensive Fundamentals of Interior Design course with one specialized technical course of your choice, empowering you to kickstart your design career in just three months. Choose from industry-leading options including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Chief Architect, or Revit to build the technical skills needed for success.
Begin your journey today toward a fulfilling and impactful career in interior design. With a solid blend of creative and technical expertise, this program equips you to turn your vision into reality and build a career you love.
Tuition: $9,499*
*The tuition for the Fast-Track Program 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.
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 Masterβs Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
Tuition: $17,999
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 Masterβs Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:
Tuition: $19,599
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 linksΒ 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.
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 4, 2024
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 11, 2024
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time:Β 6pm β 9pm
Date: March 3 – July 9 (No class Mar. 24 – 26)
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: January 6 β March 31 (No class March 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am β 12:00pm
Date: January 27 β March 17
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: March 20 β May 15Β (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am β 12:00pm
Date: February 14 β April 4 (No class March 28)
Instructor:Β Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time:Β 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: March 4 β April 22Β (No class Mar. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm β 5:00pm
Date: January 6 β February 17
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: January 7 β February 25
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 12:30pm β 3:30pm
Dates:Β February 24 β April 21Β (No class March 24)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm β 4pm
Date:Β January 10 – February 14
Instructor: Anna Berrios
Day: Monday
Time: 4:00pm β 7:00pm
Date: January 21 – March 18 (No class Feb. 25)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: January 13 β February 24
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm β 4:00pm
Date: January 10 β March 21Β (No class Feb. 21)
Instructor: Ida York
Start Date:Β Monday,Β January 20
FinalΒ Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
April 17, 2025 OR April 24, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 3, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 10, 2025
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time:Β 6pm β 9pm
Date: March 3 – July 9 (No class Mar. 24 – 26, May 26)
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: April 28 β July 21Β (No class May 26)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:30am β 12:30pm
Date: May 5 β June 30Β (No class May 26)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: March 20 β May 15Β (No class March 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am β 12:00pm
Date: May 16 β Β June 27
Instructor:Β Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time:Β 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: June 24 β August 12 (No class Aug. 5)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm β 5:00pm
Date: May 5 β June 23Β (No class May 26)
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: April 29 β June 17
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm β 7pm
Dates:Β May 15 β July 3
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm β 4pm
Date: April 4 β May 9
Instructor: Anna Berrios
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30pm β 7:30pm
Date: April 22 β June 3
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 21 β June 9Β (No class May 26)
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date:Β April 16 – July 2
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm β 7pm
Date:Β April 3 β May 22
Instructor: Ida York
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm β 7:30pm
Date: April 2 – May 14
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Start Date:Β Monday,Β May 5
FinalΒ Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
August 8, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 2, 2025
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 9, 2025
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm β 9:00pm
Date:Β September 29 – February 18 (No class Nov. 24 – 26, Dec 22 – 31)
AutoCAD is a Masters Certification requirement.
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: September 15 β December 8 (No class Nov. 24)Β
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 9:00am β 12:00pm
Date:Β September 22 β November 10
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: October 9 β December 5Β (No class Nov. 27)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Day:Β Thursday
Time: 9:30am β 12:00pm
Date: September 25 β Β November 6
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day:Β Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date:Β November 4 β Β December 16 (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time:Β 2:00pm β 5:00pm
Date: September 22 β November 3
Instructor: Severin Villiger
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm β 8:30pm
Date: September 16 β October 28
Instructor: Abigail West
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm β 4:00pm
Dates: October 13 β December 8 (No class Nov. 24)
Instructor: Heather Van Etten
Day: Tuesday
Time:Β 4:30pm β 6:30pm
Date: October 21 β December 9Β (No class Nov. 25)
Instructor: J.D. Nesbitt
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm β 7:30pm
Date: September 8 β October 20
Instructor: Jim Plymale
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00pm β 4:00pm
Date:Β September 26 β December 5 (No class Nov. 28)
Instructor: Ida York
Β This class is self-directed and a Masters Certificate requirement.
Start Date:Β Wednesday, September 25
Final Presentation & Graduation Dates:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Instructor: Abigail West
Please note: All course dates are subject to change andΒ availability is based on enrollment.
Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Intro & Advanced AutoCAD:$1,199*
SketchUp: $799*
Hand Rendering:Β 799*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
Chief Architect: $999 βΒ New!
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Revit: $999
Commercial Design: $2,999*
Construction Basics: $799* β New!
Business &Β 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.
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