Start learning today live and online! Knowing where to start your Interior Decorating or Staging career can be confusing. Let us help you navigate which courses are best suited for you and your learning style.
The-DSA offers a variety of classes from certification to continuing ed and confidence building classes. As the longest running training program of its kind in the USA, we have 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.
Interior Decorating and Redesign provides the core knowledge to start your career. Logical approach to learning and design.
Home Staging works! Learn how the difference between decorating to sell vs. dwell and how to utilize our National Scoring Report.
The Confident Color System takes the guess work out of color selections whether it fabrics, finishes, or paint. Creating a color harmony will become second nature.
Advanced Learning Opportunities
Advanced Certifications in Interior Decorating are available for those wanting to take their learning to the next level.
Combination Classes are available. Putting Confident Color, Interior Redesign, Decorating and Home Staging together earns four certifications.
Learning Opportunities for Decorators and Stagers
Luxe Home Staging is the perfect class for home stagers wanting to target luxury home staging. This certification will prepare you for attracting, working with luxury homeowners and agents.
Seasonal Decorating is the perfect service to add to your decorating business. Seasonal decorating opportunities are available all year.
Bookcase Specialist certification takes the guess work out of styling those challenging bookcases.
The-DSA curriculum has been recognized and endorsed by industry associations such as Real Estate Staging Association, RESA and International Association of Home Staging Professional, IAHSP. One of the major factors that makes The-DSA curriculum outstanding is the continual review and update of curriculum content. Packed with fundamental, visual aids and hands-on exercises all learning styles are compatible.
The-DSA offers a variety of classes from certification to continuing ed and confidence building classes. As the longest running training program of its kind in the USA, we have 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.

The-DSA Course Instructors:
Our trainers are industry leaders with over ten years experience. They have built success businesses and know the ins and outs of what it takes to brave the entrepreneurial waters. Their goal is help each student zero in on the perfect career, provide strong education and ongoing support.

Completion of this certification will earn you one year membership in the The Decorating and Staging International Directory. This directory allows you to showcase your certifications, business, offers links to social media platforms, highlight your bio, photo or logo and the identifies you as a certified member of The Decorating and Staging Academy. We will walk you through the steps to max out SEO with the use of the national logos. The membership allows you to take advantage of discounts, free webinars and more. $1000 value
Please contact us if you have any questions.
info@the-dsa.com or 888-383-9555