The Decorating and Staging Academy

 The Decorating and Staging Academy

Turn Your Love for Decorating and Staging into a Lucrative Business
The Decorating and Staging Academy (The DSA) offers the longest running, most comprehensive training program of its kind in the country.  Founded for those who love the art of creating a beautiful home, it has helped entrepreneurs build both beautiful rooms and successful businesses.  People come to The DSA for one or more of the following reasons:

Education: 

After all, you don’t know what you don’t know. The DSA makes it easy for you to build your knowledge base and confidence with the most experienced training team in the country.   Whether you are a PRO, aspiring Professional or a DIY, The DSA has created broad systematic educational opportunities.  Unlike most training providers, The DSA updates its training materials annually to reflect industry changes, trends and new ideas that will help you be the best you can be.  All Education is available in a variety of options, such as:

  • Hands-on Training in Numerous Locations
  • Instructor Led Webinars
  • On-Demand Training via pre-recorded online classes
  • E-books
  • Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced and Master Professional Training
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Training

Certification:

Many students are looking for the credibility only a reputable certification can deliver. The DSA curriculum and certifications are respected and recognized by many design and staging associations. Current certification programs include:

  • Redesign
  • Staging
  • Color with No Regrets
  • Interior Decorating
  • Seasonal Decorating 

Inspiration: 

Successful Decorating and Staging businesses develop as a result of creating inspired and beautiful spaces that create a buzz.  The DSA provides Inspiration through:

  • Last Tuesday Free Webinars-ongoing series jam packed with inspiring and creative ideas
  • Online FREE recordings available immediately
  • The DECOpolitan-An exciting and informative online magazine created by The DSA team
  • The DECOpalooza-Annual  Get together for The DSA Alumni and Friends

Validation:

 Chances are if you are looking at this site, you possess a good eye for color and design.  But maybe you have an inkling of doubt, wondering… “Do I have what it takes, am as I good as my family says?”  The DSA helps build confidence and validate your abilities through:

  • Hands-on Training
  • Virtual Decorating and Staging Exercises
  • Practical Problem Solving evaluated by a Master Professional Trainer

Communication:

You not only need the ability to communicate with the client but someone you can turn to for mentoring, support and troubleshooting. The DSA provides ongoing support plus tools that make your interaction with your client professional and productive.  Support is provided in a variety of ways including:

  • The Confident Consultation ™System-know what to say and when to say it
  • Professional Forms- The DSA Exclusive
  • Technology made Easy
  • Private and Group Coaching
  • One on One Training

Occupation: 

 Earning an income doing what you love is the ultimate career goal. The DSA helps you not only create beautiful rooms but a lucrative business model.  You are armed with a variety of success tools:

  • Getting Started Checklist
  • Business Skills
  • Marketing made Easy
  • Presentation Skills
  • Social Media

In a nutshell, The DSA is here to provide the highest caliber of training for those who love creating beautiful spaces.  Whether you are starting a new business, upgrading your existing business or simply want to know all you can about decorating, color and staging, you are in the right place.  

The Decorating and Staging Academy Course Catalog
DECORATING-The service of decorating has been around forever.Today’s decorator is just like you and me, someone who loves the process, has natural talent and a desire to be the best and most creative. This doesn’t necessarily require a design degree. After all, very few of the “deco-lebrities” you watch on TV have design degrees. Most have simply polished their talent, took advantage of various educational opportunities and just did it! This can be you, choose from one of our various classes and get started today.

STAGING-Entrepreneur Magazine listed Staging as one of the recession proof careers. Today’s competitive marketplace makes staging a critical part of the listing process and no longer an option. Listing a house is like Match.com, the house must make a great first impression to sell in minimum time for maximum dollars. Learn the exciting ACTION scoring system that makes assessing a property easier. Select from one of our various options.

All certification classes include:

  • Student Kit w/ Manual and Student Aids
  • Forms and Templates
  • Hands-on Components
  • 1 year Online Directory Listing
  • Subscription to The DECOpolitan
  • Three Months Free Mentoring
  • Business Start-up Guide-available at registration

Visit our calendar for upcoming classes. Don’t see a class close to you? Contact the trainer of your choice to ask how to bring a class to your community. Can’t join us for certification class, check our schedule for frequent webinars.

Trainers:

Visit The DSA calendar for upcoming classes and to register.

 Don’t see a class close to you? Contact the trainer of your choice to ask how to bring a class to your community. Can’t join us for certification class, check our schedule for frequent redesign, staging, decorating, color and business webinars.