Become a
Certified Interior Decorating Expert
Transform your love of beautiful spaces into a professional interior decorating career.
Whether you’re starting a new business, expanding your services, or building confidence and credibility as a design professional, this comprehensive program gives you a clear path forward.
During this course, you earn two professional certifications — Interior Decorating and Interior Redesign — while learning design fundamentals, creative strategies, and proven systems used with real clients.
At The Decorating & Staging Academy (The-DSA), we combine design expertise with practical business training so you’re prepared to deliver results that wow. With over 25 years of industry experience, we’ve helped creative professionals turn natural talent into confident, successful careers.
This course is for you if:
You love color, fabrics, furniture, and transforming rooms
Friends and family ask you for decorating advice
You want real, repeatable systems—not just inspiration
You’re ready to work with clients and get paid
You want to launch or elevate your interior decorating career
You want business and marketing training built into the curriculum
Course Details
Format: Online — learn at your own pace
Length: 11 modules (each 30–45 minutes) featuring inspiration, instruction, and hands-on assignments. Learn at your own pace. Access for 2 years.
Included: Client consultation template, handouts, worksheets, seasonal vendor list, and step-by-step systems to ensure the perfect room.
Certificate: Earn a professional Interior Decorating and Interior Redesign certification from The-DSA upon completion.
How You Will Benefit From this Course
Step-by-step design systems you can repeat with every project
Tools and templates for real client workflows
Confidence to present your ideas and build trust with clients
Business strategies that help you grow your income
Certification you can showcase in portfolios, websites, and social media
Opportunity to feature on The-DSA’s Find a Pro directory (boost visibility)
Testimonials
"This class gave me all the tools I needed to start my business, from the loaded iPad with downloaded course material to client examples, no stone was left unturned. The hands on “jobs” were the best! Nothing like actually moving everything out of a room to start with a blank canvas. The class was interactive, thorough and professional. The instructor was patient, encouraging and full of personal stories and examples that she openly shared. I left class excited and prepared to begin this new chapter of my life. "
“I had the privilege of having Sandra Racz as my instructor for my DSA courses. She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable with her many years of being in the business, so could easily relate real situations that she encountered along with the course material, making it very relatable. There was a great deal of material we had to cover, as well as the hands on experience applying the course material to a real home, but while moving quickly and efficiently, I left the week feeling that I had learned SO much and excited to apply all I had learned to starting my own business! I highly recommend taking the class from Sandra!”
“The Decorating and Staging Academy has played such an instrumental role in helping my business grow and succeed. The experience and professionalism found within the DSA is second to none. I am confident in all I have learned and find comfort in knowing that if I ever have a question or need advice, The Decorating and Staging Academy is there any time I need support!.”
What's Included in this Course!
Module 1: Design Principles
Learn the foundational design principles that guide every successful interior, including balance, scale, proportion, rhythm, and flow.
Module 2: Understanding the Decorating Client
Discover how to identify your ideal client, uncover their needs and lifestyle, and confidently guide them through the decorating process.
Module 3: The-DSA System
Master The-DSA’s proven step-by-step decorating system that creates cohesive, elevated interiors every time.
Module 4: Color Harmony
Learn how to select and combine colors with confidence to create harmonious, intentional palettes that transform spaces.
Module 5: Decorating in the Zones
Understand how to break a room into functional zones and design each area to work together beautifully.
Module 6: Accessory Selection
Develop the skills to choose furniture, lighting, art, and accessories that balance function, style, and budget.
Module 7: Art of Mixing Patterns
Learn how to layer patterns, textures, and materials to add depth, interest, and personality without overwhelming a space.
Module 8: Smart Sourcing
Gain strategies for sourcing furnishings and décor efficiently, including retail, trade, and budget-conscious solutions.
Module 9: Plan & Present
Create professional design plans and presentations that clearly communicate your vision and build client confidence.
Module 10: Business Smarts
Learn how to structure your decorating business, price services, manage projects, and work smarter—not harder.
Module 11: Marketing for Success
Understand how to market your interior decorating services, position your brand, and attract consistent, ideal clients
Bonuses
Access exclusive tools, templates, and resources designed to help you implement what you learn and accelerate your success. See Below
▪Brand Your Materials: Add your logo to course forms for instant professionalism.
▪Get Listed Internationally: Be featured in The-DSA’s “Find a Pro” Directory with your certifications, bio, links, and photo/logo — boosting your SEO and credibility.
▪One-on-One Support: Access personal consultations for project reviews, questions, and expert advice.
▪Exclusive Membership Perks: Enjoy discounts, free webinars, and more — a $1,000 value!
FAQ
Who is this Interior Decorating & Redesign Certification for??
This course is designed for creative individuals who want to build confidence, master professional decorating systems, and launch or grow a paid interior decorating career.
Do I need prior design experience to enroll??
No — this course starts with foundational principles and builds your skills step-by-step, so beginners and aspiring pros alike can succeed.
What makes this course different from other interior decorating programs??
Unlike inspiration-only courses, ours teaches systems, real-world workflows, client tools, and business training so you can confidently work with paying clients.
Will I get real tools and templates I can use with clients??
Absolutely — you’ll receive editable templates for consultations, pricing, presentations, proposals, and more so you can work like a professional from day one. You can brand all forms with your logo for a professional look.
Can this course help me start my own business?
Yes — the program includes pricing strategies, marketing guidance, and business systems to help you attract clients, set your rates, and build a profitable decorating brand.
Is there support if I get stuck or have questions?
Yes — you’ll have access to student support and community resources to help you when you need clarification or encouragement. We are firm believes in continuing education. We are always available to help our students, review a project, and offer educational webinars,
How do I present design ideas to clients with confidence?
We teach professional planning and presentation skills so you can communicate your vision clearly, reduce revisions, and close more projects.
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