Are you ready to take your passion for home decorating and staging to the next level? Choose The-DSA to help you get started! We know it can be confusing to know where or how to get your career starting, that’s why we at The-DSA want to help you navigate which courses are best suited for you, what you want to do, and your learning style.
The-DSA offers a variety of classes from certification to continuing education as well as confidence-building classes. As the longest running training program of its kind in the country, we’ve helped many turn their talent into a profitable business. The classes are based on solid design principles combined with logical systems that will get you up and earning quickly. Our decorating training program is recognized by industry associations as among the best in the industry provided by highly qualified and experienced Master Professionals. If you are comparing our training programs to others around the country (we encourage you to do so!), chances are that trainer began their career by training with The-DSA.
Why not simply start by training with the best? Whether you prefer online learning or a hands-on live class format, we have you covered.
What is Redesign?
Redesign is using what a client already owns to change their space. To do this, you’ll use placement and creative applications that we will teach you!
What is One-Day Decorating?
One-Day Decorating is the art of creating a beautiful room by combining what the client already owns with color, shopping, and creativity. Although this is certainly decorating, the key difference is the surprise element for the client, as you don’t have them pre-approve every purchase like you would with full-service decorating.
If you love creating beautiful rooms then you’ll understand how to begin the decorating process by focusing on what the client already owns, blended with the art of placement. Now, with our help, you’ll be able to add a true understanding of decorating, color, and placement to help make you money while also making your clients happy!
When you sign up for a course through The-DSA, your tuition will include a student kit that has a variety of support including learning aids, a professional color deck, affiliate discounts, hands-on exercises in real homes, portfolio testimonials, portfolio before-and-after photos, and transportation to clients’ homes.
In each class we’ll also cover the following topics:
Education
- Decorating Elements and Principles/12 Steps to Perfect Redesign
- Creating a Concept Board
- Confident Consultation System
- Power of Placement
- Decorating in the Zone™
- Room Shapes, Focal Points, Ceiling Heights
- Accessorizing Walls, Tabletops and Bookcases
- Color Confidence
- The Right Tools
- Building a Portfolio & Photography Tips
- Budget Setting and Hands On Shopping Experience with the Confident Shopping System
- Wholesale vs. Retail Shopping
Business and Marketing
- Business Start Up Guide
- Naming Your Business and Domain Name
- Identify your Legal Structure
- Target Market Analysis
- Pricing Your Services
- Additional Revenue Streams
- Showcasing your Certifications
- Marketing and Advertising
- Branding: Logo, Press, Blogs, etc.
- Social Media Integration
- Additional Revenue Streams
- Kindred Spirit Marketing
If you’re interested in learning more, signing up for a class, or talking with one of our Master Trainers, click here.
