Professional Program

Upcoming programs 2023

  • Learn how to stage with style! Earn Interior Redesign, Style & Decor, and House Staging certifications over the course of two weekends from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Click the button below to register or to learn more.

    We offer hands-on learning in real homes, along with classroom education oriented around design, business, and marketing: tools you need to build your own, unique business.

    Tuition for the complete Home Styling & House Staging program is just $3000. Invest in your future today!

    Call Kristine Porter at 847-815-6167 to answer your questions, or email to Kristine@StylingAndStaging.com.  Your deposit of $1000 will hold your space in class. Just pay your balance of $2100 before the first day of class.

    NOTE:  Class size is limited to FOUR participants in the Professional Training Program for optimum hands-on learning.

  • Let’s work together! When you coordinate with three, full-paying students to assist in finding houses and a meeting location, your tuition and fees are reduced by 25%.

    Contact us for more info.

Our Professional Training Program includes:

  • Three Certification Exams (Interior Redesign, Style & Decor, and House Staging)

  • Hands-On Experience in Three, Real Homes

  • Energizing Lunches & Snacks

  • Photos and Feedback from Instructors and Clients Focused on Kickstarting Your Business

Course 1 - Psychology of Change, Consultations for Styling, and Power Shopping

Course 2 - Creative Home Styling Process, 10-Step Interior Redesign, and Hands-On Experience in Style & Decor

Course 3 - Decorating Principles & Trends, Color Consulting Process, and Hands-On Experience in Interior Redesign

Course 4 - House Staging Process, Consultation for Staging, and Hands-On Experience in House Staging

Course 5 - Business Basics, Marketing Your Creative Business, and Certification Exam for Interior Redesign, Style & Decor, and House Staging

Are You Building a Professional Business?

Learn more about the done-for-you resources available through our Professional Plus Program, and start building your own business in this creative field.

We’ve got your back

With expert coaching and done-for-you marketing, The Professional Plus Program is packed with resources to get your business rolling.

Read What Students are saying

"The training I received from Kristine Porter not only allowed me to successfully launch my own business, but her knowledge, dedication and brilliant marketing strategies have been an invaluable part of my business growth and success throughout the years.  Kristine is a one of a kind mentor and trainer.  Everyone should be fortunate enough to take a class from Kristine at one time in their life!"  ~  Judy Pelinski, Fresh Look Interiors

Train Together and Set Your Business Rolling

Bring your assistants along and train together! Assistants attend for 1/2 price (just $1500), learning the principles and working in each home. Your assistant will gain the hands-on experience in the homes, along with the psychology of change and the design principles behind our success. This is an excellent confidence and skill-building opportunity that will assist in the building of your business; however, please note that your assistant will not receive certification or take part in the Business & Marketing modules.