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
- WINTER 2024 COURSE SCHEDULE
- SPRING 2024 COURSE SCHEDULE
- FALL 2024 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.
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
- Revit
- Commercial Design
- Construction Basics
- Professional Development
Additional Courses
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.
Winter 2024 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: January 9 – March 28
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Date: January 12 – February 16
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: January 12 – February 16
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: February 23 – March 29
OR
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Date: January 10 – February 14
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: February 23 – March 29
OR
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Date: February 21 – March 27
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2pm – 4:30pm
Date: January 10 – February 14
Revit
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: January 9 – February 27
Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: January 9 – March 26
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: February 21 – March 27
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: February 21 – March 27
Spring 2024 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: April 9 – June 27
Digital Presentation
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30am – 12pm
Date: April 12 – May 17
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: April 12 – May 17
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: May 24 – June 28
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: May 24 – June 28
Revit
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: April 9 – May 28
Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: April 9 – June 25
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2pm – 4:30pm
Date: April 10 – May 15
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: May 22 – June 26
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: May 22 – June 26
Fall 2024 Course Schedule
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 4:30pm
Date: September 10 – December 5 (No class Nov. 26 – 28)
Fundamentals of Interior Design (Part-time)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 5:30pm
Date: September 7 – March 22 (No class Sept. 28, Nov. 30, Dec. 21 or 28th, or Feb. 15)
Digital Presentation
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Date: September 11 – October 16
OR
Day: Friday
Time: 9:30pm – 12pm
Date: September 13 – October 18
Intro to AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: September 13 – October 18
OR
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Date: October 30 – December 11 (No class Nov. 27)
Advanced AutoCAD
Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: October 25 – December 6 (No Class Nov. 29)
SketchUp
Day: Friday
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Date: October 25 – December 6 (No Class Nov. 29)
Revit
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: September 10 – October 29
Commercial Design
Day: Tuesday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: September 10 – December 3 (No Class Nov. 26)
Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2pm – 4:30pm
Date: September 11 – October 16
Professional Development
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: October 23 – December 4 (No Class Nov. 27)
Construction Basics
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Date: October 23 – December 4 (No Class Nov. 27)
Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design
Day: Friday
Time: 12:30pm – 3pm
Date: September 13 – October 18
Business & Entrepreneurship
Day: Fridays
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: September 27 – November 1st
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: $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
Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design: $915
Business & Entrepreneurship: $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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
OUR DENVER TEAM
Rhonda Larson
Owner and Executive Director of HSID Denver
Elizabeth Berry
Student Relations & Operations Specialist
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
Technical Rendering & Kitchen and Bath Instructor
Debbie Davis
Advanced Kitchen & Bath Instructor
MacKenzie Rattan
Revit Instructor
Mark Tristani
Business & Entrepreneurship Instructor
Keri Hinterreiter & Erin Hildmann
Professional Development Instructors
Nadia Watts
Advisory Board Member
Jennifer McDaniel
Advisory Board Member
Mary Wright
Advisory Board MemberSTUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 23rd
HSID Denver Alumni Series:
“9 Elements in Creating a Sacred Home”
with Mary Wright
Owner of Design Wright Studios
CONNECT WITH OUR DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOOL
HSID Denver is independently owned and operated by Rhonda Larson.
How to Reach Us:
720.772.1025
2535 Walnut Street, Suite K
Denver, CO 80205
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