Begin A New Career, or Strengthen Your Current One!
Get the BEST Design, Decorating and Business Training in the Industry with The DeGangi Certificate Programs!
The DeGangi Interior Decorating Certification Program offers you hands-on, interactive, face-to-face professional development with leading industry instructors.
The DeGangi Interior Decorating Certification Program is open to participants 18 years of age, as well as, to those seeking a new career path in mid age! Upon completion of the certification course, graduates will have learned the skills necessary to enter the professions of Interior Decorating or Home Fashions Design.
 Those who complete the DeGangi Decorating Programs will be also awarded membership in the professional organization, The Decorators' Alliance of North America.
Whether you're a well-seasoned professional, or a brand new Interior Designer, Decorator, Color Consultant, Redesigner, Furniture Sales Consultant, Home Stager or other related professional, the DeGangi Interior Decorating Certification Program will equip you with up to date, proven success tools and skills so you can:
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Master the Decorating, Design and Business Principles that Work in the Field
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Communicate Confidence in Design and Business Settings
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Attract the Clients Who Want YOUR Products and Services
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Connect Meaningfully with Customers so They'll Buy from YOU
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Gain a Loyal Client Following with Ongoing Referral Streams
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Increase Leads, Sales, and Most Important, PROFITS, and
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Have Fun Everyday, in a Career You Love
All of the DeGangi Programs are created by industry professionals and university degreed Adult Learning Specialists, to make your choice in quality education pay off for you. All of the DeGangi course content and delivery methods are built on research-based, adult learning principles, models, and strategies to give you the finest decorating and business education available. We focus on Behavorial Outcomes, so you gain top skills that work for you in the field of decorating and design - out in the real world!
3-Day Interior Decorating Certificate Course
This program is designed for individuals seeking both a certificate in Interior Decorating and professional affiliation in the industry, and is geared to those who may want to work as an Interior Decorator or decorating sales consultant.
The 3-day course covers a broad focus in a variety of interior decorating and design topics, and involves classroom learning with meaningful inter-activities to increase learning and retention and ensure transfer of skills. The course results in an Interior Decorating Certificate and a one year membership in the professional organization, The Decorators' Alliance of North America (DANA).
The 3-day program consists of interactive classroom time plus home study, and involves 17 lessons. The program features the personal mentorship and guidance of a DEGANGI CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR and DANA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DECORATOR CPD. Additional and optional speciality seminars will also be offered to course graduates.
Completion of the 3-day course provides a decorating certificate and professional membership as follows:
The 3-day Course Includes:
- The DeGangi School of Interior Decoration Study Manual
- Supplemental workbooks
- Class materials
- Supply kit and carry tote
- Design boards you create and keep
- Special guest speakers, or mini field trips
- DeGangi School of Interior Decoration, Interior Decorating Course Certificate
- The BUSINESS BITE monthly newsletter
- The DeGangi School of Interior Decoration quarterly newsletter
- One year membership in The Decorators Alliance of North America (DANA)
- Membership into the DECORATORS RESOURCE NETWORK which allows you 15% off the regular retail price of a wide variety of design business forms, and business building products and services.
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Topics Covered in the 3-day Course:
- Designer and Decorator Roles and Titles
- The Purpose of Interior Decorating
- The Decorator and the Client
- The Elements and Principles of Design
- The Decorating Plan and The DeGangi Dozen© - The 12 Decorating Fundamentals of a Room
- Color for the Design Professionals
- Paint and Wall Treatments
- Common Decorating Styles
- Understanding Fabrics
- Decorative Trimmings for Use in Home Fashions
- Floor Basics
- Interior Lighting Basics
- Soft Window Treatments Foundations
- Custom Bedding Basics
- Creative Focal Points
- Furniture Placement Basics
- Successful Accessorizing
- More
The 3-day DeGangi Interior Decorating Course Cost: $1895.00 USD (This does not include Hotel stay costs or evening meals). Payment can be made by check, money order, or credit card. We accept:
  
Cancellation Information: Exchanges granted if course is cancelled after registration. Refund credit for exchanges may be used for any class(es) of equal value. No refunds, exchanges only. We look forward to having you in the program.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Training:
The 3-day DeGangi Interior Decorating Program is held Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Training room located just miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport near the Robinson Towne Center and just minutes away from the city of Pittsburgh, its beautiful overlook, the strip district and cultural center.
There are malls and shopping centers, many restaurants, fast-food and take-out, movie theatres and bookstores surrounding the Holiday Inn Express. The hotel shuttle runs from 6:00 am to 10:00 at night and provides airport transportation, as well as transportation to the Robinson Towne Center - less than five minutes away.
The Address: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh Airport, 5311 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. For Room Rates and Reservations: Phone: 412-788-8400 or www.hiexpress.com/pitairport Ask for Corporate or AAA discounts. Breakfast is included for those who stay at the Holiday Inn Express. For Driving Directions: www.mapquest.com
Next Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 3-day Training Class 2009
March 16 - 18 / Must Register by March 1 - Certified Instructor, Rhonda Kifer
Class size is limited for personal attention. You can register online or to register by phone, please call your Certified DeGangi Instructor, Rhonda Kifer at Decorating Workshops to reserve your space!
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