

You love color, fabrics, and pulling a room together until it feels just right. Do friends ask for your decorating advice and frequently suggest you do it for a living?
Whether you’ve tackled a few projects or are just dreaming about starting, The Decorating & Staging Academy is here to help. For over 25 years, we’ve helped creative people like you gain the skills, confidence, and know-how to turn talent into a business you love.
Our step-by-step programs blend creativity with real-world know-how, helping you turn your natural talent into a profitable, professional career.
Exceeding the Standards
Real-World
Lessons, Not Theory
We helped set the standards in training requirements over 25 years ago. Our materials exceed that and are:
Updated annually
Filled with practical tips & tricks
Filled with forms
Informative & Inspiring
learn from experienced industry experts
Our instructors are experienced, active respected professionals & industry leaders, who will share:
Insider know-how
Real client experiences
Personalized feedback
Confidence Building Hands-on Exercises
Proprietary Systems
Turn a love for design into
a Thriving Career
We don’t just teach decorating, color, and staging…we arm you with the skills needed to succeed, like:
Pricing for Profit
PR & Marketing
Client Building
Business Systems
Guerilla Marketing
Revenue Streams
For over 25 years, The Decorating & Staging Academy has helped creative individuals turn their passion for design into professional success.
We believe training should be practical, supportive, and designed for creatives — not cookie-cutter. Whether you’re ready to grow your design business or just taking your first step, The-DSA offers flexible learning through live and online classes, including certifications, continuing ed mini-courses, and specialty courses.
🎥 Watch the video to learn how The-DSA can guide you every step of the way — from choosing your path to building confidence and launching your career.
“I really enjoyed my experience earning my certifications through The Decorating & Staging Academy. The course was well thought out and prepared. I learned new things about the industry that I did not know.” — Interior Artisan
Four Ways to Learn With The-DSA
No matter where you are in your design journey, The Decorating & Staging Academy has a path that fits. From in-depth certifications to bite-sized inspiration, you’ll find training designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

Certifications
Our core Signature Certification Courses for aspiring or established professionals, including:
Interior Redesign
Interior Decorating
Confident Color System
Home Staging
Seasonal Decorating
Luxe Staging
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Specialty Courses
A deeper dive into various design niches or master classes to expand your business or offer as a side hustle. New topics often, including:
Color & Design Principles for Stagers
Window Treatments
Interior Styling
Kitchen Design
Seasonal Decorating
more soon!
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Design Labs
Creative and fun 60-90 minute mini-classes perfect for weekend learners or anyone who wants quick wins and fresh ideas. New topics often.
Canva for Designers
Shopping for Profit
50 Measurements
Styling Bookcases
Ready to Go Color Palettes
Decorating in the Zone
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Design Boardroom
Join us each Last Tuesday for our complimentary 30-minute sessions to learn from experts, share ideas, and stay inspired.
Missed the live, visit us on our Youtube page.
👉 [Pre-register Here →for reminders]
starter
$
1 Certification
1 Specialty Course
2 Design Labs

No contracts - cancel anytime
Professional
$
2 Certifications
2 Speciality
4 Design Labs

No contracts - cancel anytime
Master
$
3 Certifications
3 Specialities
6 Design Labs

No contracts - cancel anytime
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You’ve Dreamed About It, Now Let’s Make It Happen.
Whether you’re decorating for friends, staging homes for sale, or ready to grow a full-time business, The Decorating & Staging Academy will guide you every step of the way.
We’ll help you build the skills, confidence, and business know-how to turn your passion for design into lasting success. Have questions, call us at 888-996-7175

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