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Interior Decorating Certification Course

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Dewey Color Certification Course

in College Station, TX. August 16-17, 2008.

In Dallas August 20-21, 2008

                                                              

 

 

 

 

 


        The DeGangi  

                Interior Decorating Certification Program

 

The Industry’s Most Noted Professional Decorating Course

UPCOMING SESSIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Class Times and Location for This Session:

Please Register by August 11th, 2008 for the College Station Session, and by August 15th, 2008 for the Dallas Session.

 

COLLEGE STATION, TX. (CLL)

The 3-Day DeGangi Interior Decorating Certificate Program, August 13-15 (Wednesday – Friday), 2008, in College Station, TX. (airport Code is CLL-FREE transportation from airport to hotel, to classes, and back to CLL airport)

The College Station, TX. Interior Decorating Certificate Course will be held at the College Station Conference Center from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

There are malls and shopping centers, art galleries, many restaurants, fast-food and take-out, movie theatres, and music and bookstores near the College Station Conference CenterFree transportation from the College Station Airport to and from your hotel, and from your hotel to and from classes daily.

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Our Interior Decorating Certification Program is designed for those seeking certification as a Professional Interior Decorator. 

The DeGangi Interior Decorating Certification Program covers a broad focus in a variety of interior decorating disciplines and topics, and results in an Interior Decorating Certificate. Those who complete the 3 and 5 day programs also receive a one year membership into the Decorators' Alliance of North America. 5 day program completion also results in DANA Certification (see below).


The Interior Decorating Certification Program learning modules focus on educational outcomes so that learners gain the professional skills needed to serve clients. The On-Site Interior Decorating Certification Program is offered as a 3 day session, or a 5 day session that includes business development modules. Classes meet in College Station, TXand Pittsburgh PA., (and some other cities) with hands-on, interactive, classroom learning.

Each Interior Decorating Certification Program consists of interactive classroom time plus home study, and involves 24 lessons. The program features the personal mentorship and guidance of a Professional Interior Decorator. Additional and optional specialty seminars will also be offered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Topics Covered in the 3 and 5 Day Interior Decorating Certification Program:

  • 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 Decorating Professionals
  • Paint and Wall Treatments
  • Common Decorating Styles
  • Understanding Fabrics
  • Decorative Trimmings for Use in Home Fashions
  • Flooring Basics
  • Interior Lighting Basics
  • Soft Window Treatment Foundations
  • Custom Bedding Basics
  • Creating Focal Points
  • Furniture Placement Basics
  • Successful Accessorizing
  • Business, Marketing, and Pricing Basics
  • More

 

Plus, the 5 Day Session also Includes:

  • The Quickie Business Plan
  • General Business Practices
  • The Break Even Analysis
  • Pricing for Profit
  • The Rate Sheet
  • Delegation and the Organization Chart
  • Working with Suppliers and Designer Showrooms
  • Marketing without Money
  • Marketing to Win
  • Niche Markets for Decorators and Designers
  • Successful Selling
  • Profit Building Strategies
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Mastery Strategies
  • More

 

Also Included in the 3 and 5 Day Course:

  • The DeGangi School of Interior Decoration study manual
  • Supplemental workbooks
  • Class materials                                                                               
  • Supply kit and carry tote                                    
  • Design boards you create and keep
  • One of the following: Special Bonus, Guest Speaker, or Mini Field Trip
  • The 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)
  • 25% off all resources purchased at the class (optional resources)

 

Plus, the 5 Day session also includes:

  • The DANA Certified Professional Decorator (CPD) Instructor Guided Study Session
  • The DANA Certified Professional Decorator CPD Exam
  • Professional Certification: The Decorators' Alliance of North America (DANA) CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DECORATORS (CPD) designation and title
  • Permission to use The Decorator' Alliance of North America (DANA) CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL DECORATOR (CPA) title and logo   
  • 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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  • Power-Packed BUSINESS BUILDING MENTORING PACKAGE,  which includes sample rate sheets, comprehensive resource list of suppliers and designer showrooms, decorating articles to use for your clients and free email and phone support for six months

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Cost of the 3-Day On-Site Interior Decorating Certificate Program

There are 2 different payment options for the 3-Day Course: $1895.00 which can be made in 3 payments, or Make One Payment and SAVE BIG- ONLY $1495.00 for One-Payment Registration. The course includes all books and supplies, a 1 year membership in the professional organization, The Decorators' Alliance of North America, and a DeGangi Certificate.

 

Register Here for the 1 Payment Option of $1495.00—SAVE $400.00!

 

Register Here for the 3 Payment Option totaling $1895.00: On the payment option, the first payment of $795.00 is paid at the time of registration, and 2 additional payments of $550.00 each are automatically charged to your credit card 31 days apart). First payment $795.00

 

 

 

Cost of the 5-Day On-Site Interior Decorating Certification Program

There are 2 different payment  options for the 5-Day Course: $2975.00 which can be made in 3 payments, or Make One Payment and SAVE BIG- ONLY $2495.00 for One-Payment Registration. The course includes all books and supplies, a 1 year membership in the professional organization, The Decorators' Alliance of North America, a DeGangi Certificate, and the DANA Certified Professional Decorator exam and Certification.

 

Register Here for the 1 Payment Option of $2495.00—SAVE $500.00!

 

Register Here for the 3 Payment Option totaling $2975.00: On the payment option, the first payment of $1200.00 is paid at the time of registration, and 2 additional payments of $887.50 each are automatically charged to your credit card 31 days apart). First payment $1200.00

 

 

or Call 979-777-2229 or 979-690-8329, or Email us. 

Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Checks, and Paypal are accepted.

 


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.

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The Dewey Color Course

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Need More Info? Download a Course Info Brochure Here

 

Class Times and Location for This Session:

Please Register by August 11th, 2008 for the College Station Session, and by August 15th, 2008 for the Dallas Session.

 

COLLEGE STATION, TX. (CLL)

1-Day Dewey Color Coordinator Course, August 16 (Saturday), 2008, in College Station, TX. (airport Code is CLL-FREE transportation from airport to hotel, to classes, and back to CLL airport)

2-Day Certified Dewey Color Consultant Course (DCC), August 16-17 (Saturday and Sunday), 2008, in College Station, TX. (airport Code is CLL-FREE transportation from airport to hotel, to classes, and back to CLL airport)

The College Station, TX. Dewey Color Courses will be held at the College Station Conference Center from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

There are malls and shopping centers, art galleries, many restaurants, fast-food and take-out, movie theatres, and music and bookstores near the College Station Conference CenterFree transportation from the College Station Airport to and from your hotel, and from your hotel to and from classes daily.

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DALLAS, TX. (CLL)

1-Day Dewey Color Coordinator Course, August 20, 2008, in Dallas, TX.  (airport Code is DFW- attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from airport, hotel, and class.)

2-Day Certified Dewey Color Consultant Course (DCC), August 20-21, 2008, Dallas, TX. (airport Code is DFW- attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from airport, hotel, and class.)

The Dallas, TX. Dewey Color Courses location will be announced shortly.  Classes are from  9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

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Imagine having the freedom to quickly navigate through local retail stores and find exact paint, fabric and accessory colors without the fear of a color mismatch.

Armed with the EXCLUSIVE and patented Dewey Color Coordinator®, 25,000 perfect color combinations are only a page flip away! You can expect aesthetically beautiful rooms that will astound everyone.

 

Sign up for one of our Dewey Color courses today! 2 Courses to Choose From.

Learn Color Just for Fun, or as a Career. Become a Color Expert!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


COLOR COORDINATOR COURSE

 

In this one-day course, you'll learn how to evaluate existing colors and select colors that reflect and inspire. Hands-on problem-solving exercises will give you the ability to create no-mistake color palettes that express how, when, and where to best combine hues and undertones.

 

Duration: 1 Day

 

Cost: $795.00 USD

 

 

1-Day Course Topics Include

 

Color & Science

 

Color Undertones

 

Rules of Combining Colors

 

How to Use Safe Wall Colors

 

Using the Dewey Coordinator

 

Color & Mood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


COLOR CONSULTING COURSE

As a Certified Dewey Color Consultant (DCC), you’ll learn how to give professional in-home color consultations.

Expect to walk away knowing how to grow your existing design business, measure, select AND coordinate color combinations that reflect and inspire your clients.

 

Duration: 2 Days

 

Cost: $1,295.00 USD

 

 

2-Day Course Topics Include

 

All Topics Discussed in Day 1

 

Being a Dewey Consultant

 

Keeping Clients On-Track

 

Color Beyond the Basics

 

Room Tour Exercise

 

Maximizing WMCE Referrals

 

Get them Talking About YOU

 

 

 

Download a Course Info Brochure Here

 

 

 

Register Here for the 1-Day Dewey Color Course  (all Texas cities)

Register Here for the 2-Day Dewey Color Course  (all Texas cities)

 

 

 

 


                  Register Now for the DEWEY COLOR COURSE!

 

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         The DeGangi 

                The Business of Interior Redesign

            Certificate Course

 

The One Day Power-Packed Business of Redesign Course

That Will Get You Up and Running Fast!

A Perfect Compliment to The Dewey Color Course.

 

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Class Times and Location for This Session:

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Our One Day Interior Redesign Certificate Course is designed for those seeking to gain a basic understanding of the design principles and business best practices need to practice Interior Redesign.


The DeGangi Business of Interior Redesign Course takes place in a classroom setting, and covers the essential design components expressed in a residential redesign, the fundamental layers of decorating involved in redesigning a space, the key factors that make for a successful redesign, the client communication necessary to secure and complete a redesign job, and the basic business practices and systems necessary for a successful redesign business.

Those who complete the 1 day course will be eligible for 50.00 off membership into the Professional Organization, The Decorators' Alliance of North America (DANA).

 

The Business of Interior Redesign Course learning modules focus on educational outcomes so that learners gain the professional skills needed to serve clients.

Topics Covered in this 1 Day Business of Interior Redesign Course:

  • What is Interior Redesign
  • Who is the Interior Redesign Client
  • The Role of the Professional Interior Redesigner
  • The Redesigner and the Client
  • Marketing to Win in Redesign
  • The Redesign Process From Start to Finish
  • Options for the Client During the Redesign
  • The Elements and Principles of Design
  • The Decorating Plan and The DeGangi Dozen© - The 12 Decorating Fundamentals of a Room
  • Color for Decorating Professionals
  • Common Decorating Styles
  • Creating Focal Points
  • Furniture Placement Basics
  • Successful Accessorizing
  • Using Props and Trimmings in Your Redesign Business
  • Add-On Sales for High Profits
  • Pricing for Profit
  • Home Staging Insights
  • More

Also Included in this 1 Day Session:

  • The Business of Interior Redesign Course Manual
  • Professional Time-Saving Worksheets for Your Redesign Business
  • Money-Making Resources for Redesign Professionals
  • 50.00 Savings Certificate for The Decorators' Alliance of North America (DANA) Membership
  • Membership into the DECORATORS RESOURCE NETWORK which allows you 15% off the regular price of a many redesign and business products
  • Sample Rate Sheet
  • Sample Organizational Chart
  • Decorating Articles to Use in Your Business
  • Class handout