The DeGangi Interior Decorating 5 Day Training Class, taught by certified instructor Rhonda Kifer, Rhonda Kifer Design Associates for the Pittsburgh area is open to participants at least 18 years of age, and to those desiring a new career or business in mid life! 

Upon completion of the 5-day class, graduates will have learned the skills necessary to enter the profession of Interior Decorating, Interior Redesign, Home Staging, Home Fashions Design or Color Consulting.

This course is designed for those seeking both industry certification as a CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DECORATOR and professional affiliation in the Decorators Alliance of North America (DANA).

The 5 day class results in two certifications, both interior decorating certification and the industry professional certification and designation CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DECORATOR (CPD) through passing of the DANA exam on day five of class and includes a one year membership in the professional organization, the Decorators Alliance of North America (DANA).

The DeGangi Interior Decorating 5 Day Training Class offers you in-depth knowledge, decorating and business trends, innovative market niches, industry standards and the latest in products and services, to help you become an exceptional professional.  Our learner-centered approach makes our inter-active programs and courses meaningful for you.  Our focus on behavioral outcomes ensures your professionalism in the field.

All of the courses taught are created by design industry professionals and UNIVERSITY DEGREED Adult Learning and E-learning Specialists, to make your choice meaningful for you.  The content and methods of delivery are built on research-based, adult learning principles to give you the finest decorating and business education available.  We understand that you must become a part of the learning process, and the experience must be significant and in line with your personal and professional goals. 

The DeGangi Interior Decorating 5 Day Training Class, taught by Rhonda Kifer, Rhonda Kifer Design Associates, is meaningful, interactive, learner-centered, experiential, focused on positive outcomes, and designed to equip you to become a successful decorating professional, plus a lot of fun!

Skills acquired through this class are real skills to propel you quickly into a rewarding career or new business in Interior Decorating, Interior Redesign, Home Staging, Home Fashions Designs and Color Consulting.

Equipping You to Begin a Rewarding Business

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You'll learn how to develop presentation boards and style folders for your clients and how to meet and consult with them for an hourly fee.