CSP Int'l Certified Staging Courses

Residential Transition Specialist Program - 2 Sessions
2026-01-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Classroom
Support clients through life’s most significant transitions with clarity, dignity, and confidence.
Across North America, a major shift is underway: millions of mature homeowners/homesellers are preparing to downsize, rightsize, or sell properties they’ve lived in for decades. These clients often feel overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, and they’re looking for professionals who can guide them with patience, expertise, and understanding.
This is where your skill set becomes invaluable.
The Residential Transition Specialist program gives you a structured, compassionate, and practical approach to guide clients through every phase of a residential transition from sorting and decision-making to staging, space planning, safety updates, and setting up their new environment.
This training is not only for senior relocation. It benefits anyone serving a homeowner or homeseller facing a considerable life change—any professional who wants to stand out by offering proper support during an emotional and complex process. With the right tools and strategies, you can simplify this complex process and provide the steady guidance clients need most.

Who Is This Program For?
This certification is ideal for:
• Stagers working with emotional or long-term homeowners/homesellers
• Realtors who want smoother listings and stronger client trust

Homeowners move forward faster with professionals trained to support mature clients
Gain the skills to guide senior clients with dignity and accelerate the selling process
Build confidence with clients while streamlining complex transitions
Serve mature homeowners with empathy and expertise, and watch your listings progress more smoothly

• Designers who want to design for wellness, helping mature clients stay safe and independent
• Professional organizers adding downsizing or rightsizing services
• Individuals supporting aging parents or relatives
• Anyone who wants a recession-proof niche in a growing market

What You’ll Learn
During this focused and engaging six-hour program taught by Residential Transition Expert Rachel Borrelli, you will learn how to:
• Understand the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges clients face
• Communicate in ways that reduce stress and build trust
• Identify each stage of a transition and lead clients through it step-by-step
• Combine staging, design, organizing, and project management into a cohesive service
• Create safe, accessible spaces without sacrificing visual appeal
• Assess what to keep, what to let go, and how to re-establish comfort in a new setting
• Build a profitable business model around downsizing and rightsizing
• Become the trusted guide your clients rely on as they prepare for their next chapter

Your Certification Includes:
• Residential Transition Specialist™ logo
• Access to the RTS Marketing Portal: Forms, templates, social media assets, CRM, tools, checklists
• Two hours of complimentary marketing consultations with CSP’s marketing partner
• Personal business coaching with Christine Rae
• Access to the private RTS graduate community
• Three bonus skill-development workshops:

Chemicals Hiding in Plain Sight
Feng Shui Your Business for Success
Increase Profits by Greening Your Business

Why This Matters Now
Professionals trained in residential transitions are in high demand. Mature homeowners want trusted guidance, not rushed moves. Families need an advocate who understands the emotional weight of sorting through decades of life. Realtors want listings that are photo-ready without added stress. Designers and organizers want to offer meaningful, needed services that deepen long-term client trust. With RTS, you become that essential professional.

This is a two-session certification program.
Dates: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and Wednesday, January 14, 2026,
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Course Fee: $697
CSP Member: $647
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members must be logged into the CSP Resource Centre before registering for this course.
INSTRUCTOR:
Rachel Borrelli, CCSP® Bio:
Rachel Borrelli is the owner and lead Property Stylist of Diversa Designs Home Staging and Redesign. As a member of the Canadian Certified Staging Association and Residential Transition Specialist Instructor, she has a passion for Real Estate Staging as well as helping mature clients rightsize and transition into their new homes. As a graduate of the University of Calgary’s Visual Design program, specializing in Interior Design, Rachel creates safe, functional, and beautiful spaces for people to call home. Rachel is the recipient of a RESA 2019 Top 10 Canadian Home Staging award and the current Alberta Provincial President Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)
Read Rachel’s article: Do You Fit In Your Home

Testimonials:

“Thank you Rachel and CSP for such a fantastic course! I learned about your course first from your video interview with Christine and was impressed…the course was exactly what I hoped for and more! Rachel was such a wonderful instructor, giving us the right amount of material each week to learn and digest the many aspects of residential transition. The course was extremely well laid out and the bonuses were excellent help to get us on our way. I have already used it in my own family and business and want to thank Rachel for helping make that reality possible. What a great course and such a need for more people in this industry. Highly recommend Rachel and her training. Thanks so much.”
Darcelle Runciman. B.A, B.Msc, RTS, Residential Transitions for Seniors

“As the population is living longer and staying more active – they’re also moving on to their preferred type of living situation. And even though Seniors know what they want for their next step, they don’t often know how to get there! They need assistance with planning for right-sizing or downsizing, as well as with the actual packing and moving process.
And that’s where we come in – The valuable CSP Transition Specialist course has taught me to better understand the needs of the older generation, while learning how to guide them as they start a new chapter in their lives. I now feel prepared to market myself as a Residential Transition Specialist, qualified to help Seniors downsize, right-size or relocate thanks to the wonderful CSP course. I look forward to adding this important new dimension to my thriving staging business. Thank you.”
Rochelle M. Iserson, ASP, RESA,
“Staged Right!” by Rochelle
Residential Transition Specialist

“The Residential Transition Specialist training exceeded my expectations. You know the saying ‘You don’t know what you don’t know’, well, wow, I had no idea how much I didn’t know about helping the senior population. Rachel was thorough and shared her immense experience with ease, always leaving enough time for questions and class participation. Her passion for making sure we had the education, materials and understanding we needed to start helping clients right away was evident. I now feel so much more equipped and confident in my ability to help seniors age in place/right-size in a way that feels truly meaningful. Thank you Christine and Rachel!”
Shelly Chatterelli RTS
Ann Arbor, Mi

“I highly recommended the “Residential Transition Specialist” course with Rachel Borrelli & Christine Rae. The content is informative, well constructed and valuable. I was able to secure a client after the second week! The Lifestyle Assessment positioned me as an Experienced Professional. ‘The Process’ I learned in class was easy to follow and implement. Well worth the time and investment.”
Sylvie Bigaouette CCSP, RTS, CLIPP, La Maison Staging & Design

“I recently completed the Residential Transition Specialist course to establish a niche for my business that is underserved in my area. I’m a first year CSP graduate currently networking with real estate agents to establish a core business in my area. The properties that benefit the most from the CSP consultation/showcasing process are 20+ year-old custom-built houses often owned by couples downsizing. In addition, there are many Senior Living Communities opening in the area for all levels from 55+ Active Communities with single level houses to Luxury Senior Independent Living complexes that transition to memory care. The course provided a lot of information on the needs of this demographic for all scenarios from aging in place to relocating to a smaller residence, so you are prepared to work with any client. It also stressed the importance of building a team and included interviews with those team members to demonstrate the total process to become a full-service project manager. There were many great tips provided for maximizing space in the new location that will be helpful. By specializing in this niche, you can provide multiple services throughout the process from the consultation/staging to sell the property to planning layouts, decorating the new space and many services in between to increases the average revenue per client. With the growing competition of stagers in real estate, I highly recommend this course to specialize in a segment that will continue to grow for years to come to differentiate and grow your business.”
~ Laura

“The Residential Transitional Specialist program is one which is very informative and thorough in identifying the unique and challenging needs our clients may present. This designation is like no other in that you get to work with the clients during possibly one of the most stressful and challenging times of their lives while providing a strong, professional, and educated portfolio with which to be supportive and efficient in helping them deal with these challenges.”
~ Michelle Allen CCSP, RTS, RRPM, CCC
“Having recently completed the Residential Transition course, I think it can be a very valuable course to take whether you do Home Staging, Downsizing Services, or Relocation Services for people who are downsizing. Not just as an additional service to add to one’s business plan, but also serving as a different reference point when working in diverse situations with a side range of people.
Rachel provides excellent information, gained through personal experience, on how to approach people who are encountering those stressful situations; and the service, as well as assistance, one can provIde for them. Ironically, it also gave me some valuable tips on how to ‘downsize’ the years to accumulated clutter and obsolete possessions in my own home.”
~ Pamela Merrill-Schwartz

“I had the pleasure of attending the Residential Transition Specialist program in the Spring of 2020 with Rachel Borrelli. I had no idea what I was in for! The course is jam packed with information on not just how to add a transition specialty to your staging business but how to do it with compassion and understanding of what kinds of emotional adjustments the client would be going through as well as their physical needs. It is extremely thorough, well laid out, and easy to follow and understand. Later on the course was expanded to be provided over three days and supplemented with a virtual hands on practicum where participants learned to actually plan out several rooms to accommodate the changes a client might face while going through a transition, whether downsizing or right sizing. Rachel teaches the extensive and detailed course in a calm and empathetic manner which makes for a perfect pairing. I would highly recommend the Residential Transition Specialist course for any stager to compliment their business and prepare for what is already a highly sought after skill in this industry.”
~ Corinne Janzen, Certified Staging Professional®, Fraser Valley Essential Staging
I found Rachel’s presentation of the Residential Transition Specialist course to be truly impressive. She provided an abundance of valuable insights into the distinct challenges encountered when assisting seniors with the downsizing or rightsizing journey. Additionally, I was grateful for the informative handouts and sample contracts she shared. As a result of this course, I now possess a more comprehensive understanding of this specialized market, recognizing the potential for stagers to expand our range of services.
Deborah Matear CCSP
Oasisstaging.ca

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 8 Sessions
2026-01-15 13:00 - 17:00
Thursdays, January 15 – March 5, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST – 8 SESSIONS
Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification
​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career?
Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and iahsp Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time.
* Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course
** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year
COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above.
If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

ALL OF GETTING STARTED PACKAGE PLUS
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2026-02-07 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, February 7 – February 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST – 4 SESSIONS
Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification
​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career?
Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and RESA® Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time.
* Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Getting Started & Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course
** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year
COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above.
If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

ALL OF GETTING STARTED PACKAGE PLUS
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

NEW Hybrid Model
​Email Christine for Details

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 10 Sessions
2026-03-03 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, March 3 – May 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST/EDT – 10 SESSIONS
Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification
​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career?
Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and RESA® Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time.
* Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Getting Started & Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course
** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year
COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above.
If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

NEW Hybrid Model
​Email Christine for Details

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

Residential Decorating Consultant - 4 Sessions
2026-03-12 18:00 - 21:00
Understandably, over the past few years, attitudes toward our homes have changed significantly, affecting the entire interior design, decorating & staging industry. Consumption rocketed. Revenue in the decorating market exceeded $28 BILLION in 2023 and is forecasted to grow annually by 5.0% YOY through 2028. Would you like to have a piece of that business?
“Perfecting the Art of Decorating” is a comprehensive interior decorating master class designed to excite, illuminate, and empower individuals with knowledge and skills. Whether you are a staging professional wanting to expand your business or improve your work, someone with a penchant for style and décor wishing to start a business, or simply a homeowner wanting to beautify and enhance your own home, THIS class is for you as you learn to evaluate, plan, and decorate residential interiors.
Why Did We Create The Course?
We know many stagers impress their sellers so much that the request comes in to help that same client when they move into their new residence. Decorating or long-term living is different from staging. The RDC program will help you select additional items when working with owner-occupied properties and provide advice as they prepare for long-term living.
The skills learned in this course will also help practitioners who work with seniors, stagers wanting to improve their portfolio, practitioners who work in short/mid-term rental/vacation design, and even those with color certification to expand their skill sets and earning power. The practical, real-world curriculum, garnered from working with clients in their homes, will enable you to work in person and create mood boards or 3D renderings. Objective:
To provide participants with the confidence, ability & understanding to create visually appealing and harmonious living spaces either from scratch or work with what people have while advising on their subsequent shopping purchases. We discuss the full array of tools, trends, styles, colors, lighting, accessories, art, furniture, and placement. You will understand the fundamental elements of the main design principles, how to solve problems, and how to decorate rooms from scratch. You will learn everything except window treatments. Benefits:

Learn and understand design principles and styles
Gain confidence working with color, lighting, accessories, and art
Develop the ability to design & execute complete room makeovers
Learn how to use room planning software for client visualization

Module One: Introduction to Interior Decorating

The role you play in transforming space.
Trends, essential tools, and design styles
What you need to know about sustainable, eco-friendly & biophilic practices, aging in place & universal design
Learning space planning software tool

Module Two: Space Planning

Working with the lifestyle questionnaire
Analyzing the five aspects of a room
Space planning: measuring function, focal point, flow, furniture placement & floor shape

Module Three: Design Fundamentals

Understanding the three design elements
The Golden ratio and how to use it
Scale, proportion, balance, and rhythm

Module Four: Lighting, Accessories and Art

The role lighting plays in creating ambiance and mood
Three layers of light, best color temperature
Size, scale, and placement
Suggested lighting for various rooms
Selecting, placing, and use of accessories and art

Module Five: Color and Texture

Color: understanding the color wheel & various palettes
How to work with existing furnishings and provide a refreshing new look
Color balance, color mapping & healing color
How to work with patterns & texture for depth & interest
Hands-on exercise creating a color palette for a specific room

Module Six: Putting it All Together

Shopping wholesale – list of vendors
A simple recipe for outstanding rooms
Workflow process
Final project and presentation

What does the RDC Training include?

You earn a designation as a Residential Decorating Consultant™ to leverage your marketing,
Three 4-hour sessions with Christine Rae (who is certified in decorating)
Homework project assignments with feedback
Final assignment exam: putting into practice what you learned
Beautiful linen certificate, personalized with your name and the seal of the CSP International Business Training Academy
6 credits toward your Master of Real Estate Staging Designation
Resources, preferred pricing vendors, and wholesale vendor list
Access to the RDC marketing portal with forms for business, graphics for social media, and ideas for creating business
How to work and make money with eDesign Software
Preferred pricing for extended learning in Biophilic Design, Universal Design, Aging in Place, Renovation Project Management, Color certification, and Residential Senior Transition and Feng Shui for Living

FEE: $799 CSP’s: $749
DURATION: 12-Hrs. Four x 3-hr sessions
CREDITS: 6 CECs towards Master of Real Estate Staging designation
DATES:
Thursdays, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2
TIME:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST/EDT All Sessions
TRAINER: Christine Rae
Register today!
Residential Decorating Consultant™ Course

Testimonials / Reviews
Hi Christine:
I mentioned I would write you a testimonial for the Residential Decorating Consultant course and notice you are advertising it for June 5th so thought I would get a move on! Here are a few candid thoughts which I hope will help encourage others to take your course.
The Residential Decorating Consultant course was absolutely EXCELLENT!. I have taken a number of Christine’s staging-related courses, but always wanted to learn the decorating side of the equation and this course did not disappoint! The four weekly sessions were packed full of information covering all aspects of residential decorating.This is not just a theoretical course but one which provides numerous real world examples about what to do, and what not to do, and a course which demonstrates the significant impact professional decorating can make.
It was highly valuable to take the course live (online) to benefit from the opportunity to ask Christine questions. I also really appreciated the recordings (to solidify the learning) and the homework! Each week we received assignments based on real world challenges with rooms which we virtually decorated. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills while having the ear of a practiced expert to provide valuable feedback. With the combination of live sessions, recordings,and homework, I finished the course feeling much more confident about my ability to offer residential decorating as a service. I highly recommend this course if you want to round out your skills and create a new service to offer increased value to your clients.
I hope this helps, Christine. If there is anything you don’t like or would want me to tweak, please let me know.
Have an excellent weekend!
Kate Read

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2026-03-28 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, March 28 – April 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT – 4 SESSIONS Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification ​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career? Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and RESA® Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time. * Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Getting Started & Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course ** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above. If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

FOUNDATION ​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR ​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

NEW Hybrid Model
​Email Christine for Details

AI Executive Assistant
2026-03-30 19:30 - 21:30
AI Executive Assistant for Stagers, Stylists, Designers, and Real Estate Professionals.
Build an AI Executive Assistant That Sounds Like You and Gets the Work Done.
Create consistent, on-brand content with less effort, less rewriting, and zero blank-page paralysis.
Finally, a 2-Hour Live Workshop on building a personalized AI Executive Assistant that understands your voice, supports your workflow, and delivers polished output across every channel.
* On-brand writing on the first pass
* Less mental load, more momentum
* Continuity across your website, emails, captions, and offers
* A personalized assistant calibrated to your voice, views, and values
From Blank Page to Confident Output
If you’ve never used AI or you’re tired of explaining your business over and over, second-guessing the output, or losing momentum the moment you sit down to write, this training shows you how to build a system that finally works with you.
Instead of starting from scratch every time, you’ll create an AI Executive Assistant that remembers what matters, reflects your standards, and supports your creative process.
This isn’t about using more tools. It’s about finally having an assistant who thinks like you.
What Makes This Different
The AI Executive Assistant is not a prompt pack. It’s not “learning AI.” And it’s definitely not generic.
This dynamic program teaches you how to build a personalized assistant that understands your work and your audience so your content feels aligned from the very first draft.
Discover how to:
* Capture your ideas once and reuse them everywhere
* Maintain continuity across your website, emails, captions, and offers
* Reduce mental load, repetition, and decision fatigue
* Create writing that actually sounds like you
* Work with AI as a strategic partner, not a slot machine
You’ll leave with a working AI Executive Assistant you can use immediately.
(Works in the free version of ChatGPT and is portable across modern AI platforms.)
What You’ll Gain From This Training
In this in-depth course, you’ll learn how to:
* Set up an AI Executive Assistant that reflects your voice, standards, and style
* Provide clear context once, so your assistant remembers what matters
* Generate writing for social, web, email, and offers without tonal drift
* Replace blank-page paralysis with confident editing
* Move faster without sacrificing taste or professionalism
* Use AI calmly and strategically without becoming technical
By the end of the session, you’ll have:
* A personalized AI Executive Assistant that understands how you work
* Organized ideas and language your assistant can reuse
* Writing you recognize as your own
* Less mental friction when creating content
* Confidence in what you publish
* A repeatable system you can use every day
Most participants leave saying:
“How does this know me so well?”
“This sounds like me, but better.”
“I can’t wait to use this!”
This is foundational work you only need to do once, if it’s done right.
Who This Is For
This training is designed for stagers, stylists, designers, and real estate professionals who:
* Have strong ideas but struggle to articulate them
* Feel clear in their head, not on paper
* Care deeply about tone, taste, and presence
* Want better output without becoming more technical
* Are ready for content creation to feel easier
You don’t need to be “good at AI.” You just need to be ready for things to feel simpler.
Final Note
This isn’t about chasing AI trends.
It’s about building an assistant that remembers, organizes, and delivers with the same care you bring to your work, so creating content finally feels lighter, clearer, and more consistent.
Build Your AI Executive Assistant - Register Today
DATE: Monday, March 30, 2026
TIME: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
INVESTMENT:
Live Session — $99
On-Demand Access — $149
PRESENTER: Karina Strachan — aka The Property Lifestylist
BIO:
With more than 25 years of experience across business development, buying and selling, designing and building, renovating, styling, and marketing, Karina brings a rare end-to-end understanding of how properties and professionals actually perform.
She founded The Style Studio to help complementary industries articulate their voices, values, and visions through thoughtful lifestyle strategy and styling. Today, Karina applies the same approach to AI systems, helping design professionals build assistants that support their creativity, protect their standards, and save time without sacrificing taste.

Certified Outdoor Property Consultant™ (COPC)
2026-04-09 18:30 - 21:30
Helping clients fall in love with the outside of their space, for life, for health, and for real impact. Why the Outside Matters More Than Ever Before anyone walks through the door, an impression has already been formed, often subconsciously. Whether it’s a buyer, guest, or tenant, the outdoor environment sets the tone for how a property is experienced. Today, that impression goes far beyond appearance. Research shows that outdoor environments influence mental and physical well-being, how we feel, connect, rest, and live. As a result, outdoor spaces are no longer optional or secondary; they are an extension of daily life. From condo balconies and front porches to backyards and small business storefronts, people want outdoor spaces that look good, feel good, and support how they actually live. That shift has created a new and much-needed consulting role. What Is a Certified Outdoor Property Consultant? A Certified Outdoor Property Consultant (COPC) is a trained professional who helps property owners recognize what’s possible, and what’s missing, in their outdoor spaces, even when those spaces are small, dated, or underused. This is not landscaping and not staging. As a COPC, you provide insight focused on usability, wellness, comfort, and visual flow. You assess outdoor areas holistically and offer clear, easy-to-follow recommendations that improve how people experience a property every day. You’ll be trained to deliver this as a standalone consulting service or as a powerful new revenue stream within an existing business with defined packages, pricing, and professional tools. Many consultants recoup their tuition investment with just one client. What You’ll Learn This 6-hour certification workshop (4 CEUs), delivered across two live 3-hour sessions, equips you with both strategic insight and practical application. By the end of the program, you’ll know how to:

Assess outdoor spaces from front to back, identifying issues related to flow, proportion, safety, wear, clutter, and usability
Evaluate comfort, accessibility, sensory experience, and inclusion across a wide range of property types
Translate wellness principles into realistic, actionable outdoor recommendations
Create clear, visual client reports that guide decision-making and inspire action
Confidently present your recommendations and manage client expectations
Package, price, and position your services as a professional outdoor consultant

Special Focus: Wellness-Centered Outdoor Strategy A core element of this certification is learning to apply wellness design principles outdoors in a practical, client-ready way. This includes guidance on sensory layering (sound, scent, texture, light), movement and reflection zones, emotional safety, visibility, ease of use, and climate- and season-conscious thinking. These strategies are applicable to residential properties, short-term rentals, senior living environments, and small commercial spaces alike. What’s Included Your certification experience includes full course access and professional tools designed to support real-world implementation, such as intake forms with prewritten scripts and client touchpoints, visual slide examples, audit checklists, and an open-book certification exam. Upon successful completion (75% pass rate), you’ll earn the Certified Outdoor Property Consultant designation, along with a logo you can use in your marketing. Who This Certification Is For This program is ideal for professionals who want to expand or evolve their services, including:

Home stagers and decorators
Short-term rental hosts or managers
Property managers and real estate professionals
Handypersons or contractors offering consultative add-on services
Entrepreneurs launching a niche outdoor, curb appeal, or wellness-focused consulting business

What You Can Do With Your Certification As a Certified Outdoor Property Consultant, you can:

Add outdoor consulting to your existing business
Build wellness-forward service packages for any property type
Charge for evaluations, reports, and seasonal upgrade plans
Position yourself as the go-to expert for outdoor presentation, usability, and well-being

TUITION: $497 launch price $597 On Demand after the initial workshop CSP members save $50 off either option. This certification is taught by Christine Rae, President of CSP International Staging Business Training Academy, founder of the CSP Staging Certification Program, a RESA Top 100 Industry Influencer, and best-selling author of Home Staging for Dummies. DATES: Thursday, April 9, and 16, 2026 TIMES: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT

Healing the Land to Support the Home
2026-04-21 12:00 - 15:00
DESCRIPTION:
Why do some properties feel instantly welcoming while others feel heavy, stagnant, or disconnected, even after thoughtful staging and landscaping?
Why do some homes attract buyers quickly, while others struggle to gain traction despite doing “everything right”?
The answer often lies beneath the surface, literally.
While traditional staging, landscaping, and Feng Shui focus on what is placed on the property or inside the home, Energetic Land Healing works at the foundational level: the land itself. The energy of the land influences how people feel the moment they arrive and whether they want to stay, explore, or move on.
This innovative new course is designed for stagers, outdoor property consultants, Feng Shui practitioners, Property Wellness Consultants, and intuitive professionals who want to understand and work skillfully with the energetic forces that shape how a property is experienced.
Why This Matters to Your Work
As property professionals, you are already influencing emotion, perception, and flow. Land energy is often the missing layer that explains why some properties resist harmony, connection, or momentum.
When the land is energetically congested, stressed, or disconnected:

Buyers may feel uneasy without knowing why
Gardens and outdoor spaces may feel “off” despite proper design
Interior adjustments alone may have a limited impact

When the land is energetically clear and supported:

Properties feel lighter, calmer, and more coherent
Outdoor spaces invite connection and presence
Interior staging and Feng Shui become significantly more effective

This training gives you the language, awareness, and practical techniques to identify, interpret, and reset land energy so the property can fully support the home and those who move through it.
What You Will Learn
Develop Intuitive Literacy for Land Assessment
Learn how to consciously work with your inner guidance system to “read” land energy, identify energetic blocks, geopathic stress, and stagnant or disrupted areas in yards and acreage.
Understand the Role of Land in Property Success
Gain clarity on how land energy influences buyer perception, emotional response, and overall property flow, and why this step should come before interior staging or Feng Shui adjustments.
Apply Energetic Reset Techniques
Discover practical, physical, and intentional methods to shift land energy, creating a noticeable sense of lightness, balance, and flow that clients and buyers can feel.
Integrate Land Healing into Your Existing Services
Learn how to ethically and professionally incorporate land energy awareness into staging consultations, outdoor assessments, property wellness work, or Feng Shui services without overcomplicating your process.
Step Into the Role of Land Steward
Understand how your work contributes not only to property value and marketability but also to responsible land stewardship and energetic harmony at a broader level.
Who This Training Is For
This course is ideal for professionals who:

Want to differentiate their services with deeper, results-driven insight
Sense that “something more” is influencing property outcomes
Work intuitively but want clearer structure, language, and application
Are ready to align practical property work with energetic awareness

No advanced energetic training is required, just openness, curiosity, and a professional interest in elevating your work.
A Strategic Addition to Your Professional Toolkit
This is not about replacing staging, design, or Feng Shui; it’s about strengthening the foundation beneath them.
If you’ve ever felt that a property needed something more, but couldn’t quite articulate what, that insight starts here.
Join us for this 3-hour live intensive and expand the way you see, assess, and support the properties you work with, starting from the ground up.
DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
TIME: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
FEE:
Live Launch Special – $99
On-Demand – $149
PRESENTER:
Cindy Mooney Bio:
Cindy Mooney is an entrepreneur, a graduate of CSP International Staging Business Training, Spiritual Energy Intuitive, Reiki Practitioner, and is certified in Feng Shui. Cindy brings a grounded, professional approach to energetic land work, bridging intuitive awareness with real-world property applications.
Her teaching style is practical, accessible, and designed to help property professionals confidently apply energetic principles to support both clients and business growth.

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 8 Sessions
2026-04-23 13:00 - 17:00
Thursdays, April 23 – June 11, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT – 8 SESSIONS
Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification
​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career?
Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and iahsp Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time.
* Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course
** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year
COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above.
If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

The eDesign Upgrade™
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00
Modern tools. Pro deliverables. Repeatable revenue.
A 2-Hour Advanced eDesign Intensive for Interior Designers, Stagers & STR Designers
If you’re tired of spending too much time creating boards that don’t convert or losing momentum in the client decision process, this is your upgrade.
The eDesign Upgrade teaches you how to create polished, client-ready eDesign deliverables faster, confidently communicate your vision, and package your services to protect your time and increase profits. This training is built for designers and stagers who want to add (or refine) eDesign as an efficient, repeatable service without sacrificing design integrity.
In this 2-hour training, you’ll learn how to:

Build high-impact design boards using a clean, modern structure that clients can easily understand
Create action-oriented presentations that reduce indecision, revisions, and “option overload”
Develop professional deliverables (visual boards + clear scope + shopping links) that increase your value instantly
Package eDesign into sellable service tiers that fit your business goals, whether you’re a stager, designer, or STR specialist
Set up a repeatable workflow that lets you deliver faster while staying consistent and on-brand
Communicate design choices in a way that builds trust and increases client buy-in

The eDesign Upgrade is perfect for:
Interior designers, home stagers, and STR designers who want to offer eDesign as:

A standalone service
A pre-design planning option
A quicker alternative to full-service installs
An add-on revenue stream to existing staging or design packages

What you’ll walk away with:
A clear, step-by-step process you can use immediately, plus guidance on how to position and deliver eDesign like a professional service (not a DIY add-on).
This course isn’t about making “pretty boards.”
It’s about delivering clarity, confidence, and conversion so your eDesign service becomes an asset you can sell again and again.
DATE: Saturday, May 2nd 2026
TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
FEE: $249
REGISTER NOW

PRESENTER: Amy Susanne Powers

Amy Susanne Powers is a luxury-minded Short-Term Rental (STR) design strategist, award-winning educator, and sought-after course creator known for elevating properties and professionals through guest-first, revenue-aware design. Since 2007, she’s built a reputation for blending hospitality styling with commercial-level durability, risk management, and performance-focused aesthetics that book. Amy develops modern training programs for designers, home stagers, STR investors, and property operators, including presentation-based workshops and plug-and-play education tools that keep businesses current in a fast-changing market. She also partners with ParkingNSites to advance accessibility intelligence and arrival experience strategy, bringing universal design thinking into the STR space in a practical, premium, and future-ready way. She is the creator of The eDesign Upgrade™, a streamlined system for delivering high-impact eDesign with professional deliverables and repeatable revenue.

Residential Transition Specialist Program - 2 Sessions
2026-05-13 18:00 - 21:00
Support clients through life’s most significant transitions with clarity, dignity, and confidence.
Across North America, a major shift is underway: millions of mature homeowners/homesellers are preparing to downsize, rightsize, or sell properties they’ve lived in for decades. These clients often feel overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, and they’re looking for professionals who can guide them with patience, expertise, and understanding.
This is where your skill set becomes invaluable.
The Residential Transition Specialist program gives you a structured, compassionate, and practical approach to guide clients through every phase of a residential transition from sorting and decision-making to staging, space planning, safety updates, and setting up their new environment.
This training is not only for senior relocation. It benefits anyone serving a homeowner or homeseller facing a considerable life change—any professional who wants to stand out by offering proper support during an emotional and complex process. With the right tools and strategies, you can simplify this complex process and provide the steady guidance clients need most.

Who Is This Program For?
This certification is ideal for:
• Stagers working with emotional or long-term homeowners/homesellers
• Realtors who want smoother listings and stronger client trust

Homeowners move forward faster with professionals trained to support mature clients
Gain the skills to guide senior clients with dignity and accelerate the selling process
Build confidence with clients while streamlining complex transitions
Serve mature homeowners with empathy and expertise, and watch your listings progress more smoothly

• Designers who want to design for wellness, helping mature clients stay safe and independent
• Professional organizers adding downsizing or rightsizing services
• Individuals supporting aging parents or relatives
• Anyone who wants a recession-proof niche in a growing market

What You’ll Learn
During this focused and engaging six-hour program taught by Residential Transition Expert Rachel Borrelli, you will learn how to:
• Understand the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges clients face
• Communicate in ways that reduce stress and build trust
• Identify each stage of a transition and lead clients through it step-by-step
• Combine staging, design, organizing, and project management into a cohesive service
• Create safe, accessible spaces without sacrificing visual appeal
• Assess what to keep, what to let go, and how to re-establish comfort in a new setting
• Build a profitable business model around downsizing and rightsizing
• Become the trusted guide your clients rely on as they prepare for their next chapter

Your Certification Includes:
• Residential Transition Specialist™ logo
• Access to the RTS Marketing Portal: Forms, templates, social media assets, CRM, tools, checklists
• Two hours of complimentary marketing consultations with CSP’s marketing partner
• Personal business coaching with Christine Rae
• Access to the private RTS graduate community
• Three bonus skill-development workshops:

Chemicals Hiding in Plain Sight
Feng Shui Your Business for Success
Increase Profits by Greening Your Business

Why This Matters Now
Professionals trained in residential transitions are in high demand. Mature homeowners want trusted guidance, not rushed moves. Families need an advocate who understands the emotional weight of sorting through decades of life. Realtors want listings that are photo-ready without added stress. Designers and organizers want to offer meaningful, needed services that deepen long-term client trust. With RTS, you become that essential professional.

This is a two-session certification program.
Dates: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026,
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Course Fee: $697
CSP Member: $647
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members must be logged into the CSP Resource Centre before registering for this course.
INSTRUCTOR:
Rachel Borrelli, CCSP® Bio:
Rachel Borrelli is the owner and lead Property Stylist of Diversa Designs Home Staging and Redesign. As a member of the Canadian Certified Staging Association and Residential Transition Specialist Instructor, she has a passion for Real Estate Staging as well as helping mature clients rightsize and transition into their new homes. As a graduate of the University of Calgary’s Visual Design program, specializing in Interior Design, Rachel creates safe, functional, and beautiful spaces for people to call home. Rachel is the recipient of a RESA 2019 Top 10 Canadian Home Staging award and the current Alberta Provincial President Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)
Read Rachel’s article: Do You Fit In Your Home

Testimonials:

“Thank you Rachel and CSP for such a fantastic course! I learned about your course first from your video interview with Christine and was impressed…the course was exactly what I hoped for and more! Rachel was such a wonderful instructor, giving us the right amount of material each week to learn and digest the many aspects of residential transition. The course was extremely well laid out and the bonuses were excellent help to get us on our way. I have already used it in my own family and business and want to thank Rachel for helping make that reality possible. What a great course and such a need for more people in this industry. Highly recommend Rachel and her training. Thanks so much.”
Darcelle Runciman. B.A, B.Msc, RTS, Residential Transitions for Seniors

“As the population is living longer and staying more active – they’re also moving on to their preferred type of living situation. And even though Seniors know what they want for their next step, they don’t often know how to get there! They need assistance with planning for right-sizing or downsizing, as well as with the actual packing and moving process.
And that’s where we come in – The valuable CSP Transition Specialist course has taught me to better understand the needs of the older generation, while learning how to guide them as they start a new chapter in their lives. I now feel prepared to market myself as a Residential Transition Specialist, qualified to help Seniors downsize, right-size or relocate thanks to the wonderful CSP course. I look forward to adding this important new dimension to my thriving staging business. Thank you.”
Rochelle M. Iserson, ASP, RESA,
“Staged Right!” by Rochelle
Residential Transition Specialist

“The Residential Transition Specialist training exceeded my expectations. You know the saying ‘You don’t know what you don’t know’, well, wow, I had no idea how much I didn’t know about helping the senior population. Rachel was thorough and shared her immense experience with ease, always leaving enough time for questions and class participation. Her passion for making sure we had the education, materials and understanding we needed to start helping clients right away was evident. I now feel so much more equipped and confident in my ability to help seniors age in place/right-size in a way that feels truly meaningful. Thank you Christine and Rachel!”
Shelly Chatterelli RTS
Ann Arbor, Mi

“I highly recommended the “Residential Transition Specialist” course with Rachel Borrelli & Christine Rae. The content is informative, well constructed and valuable. I was able to secure a client after the second week! The Lifestyle Assessment positioned me as an Experienced Professional. ‘The Process’ I learned in class was easy to follow and implement. Well worth the time and investment.”
Sylvie Bigaouette CCSP, RTS, CLIPP, La Maison Staging & Design

“I recently completed the Residential Transition Specialist course to establish a niche for my business that is underserved in my area. I’m a first year CSP graduate currently networking with real estate agents to establish a core business in my area. The properties that benefit the most from the CSP consultation/showcasing process are 20+ year-old custom-built houses often owned by couples downsizing. In addition, there are many Senior Living Communities opening in the area for all levels from 55+ Active Communities with single level houses to Luxury Senior Independent Living complexes that transition to memory care. The course provided a lot of information on the needs of this demographic for all scenarios from aging in place to relocating to a smaller residence, so you are prepared to work with any client. It also stressed the importance of building a team and included interviews with those team members to demonstrate the total process to become a full-service project manager. There were many great tips provided for maximizing space in the new location that will be helpful. By specializing in this niche, you can provide multiple services throughout the process from the consultation/staging to sell the property to planning layouts, decorating the new space and many services in between to increases the average revenue per client. With the growing competition of stagers in real estate, I highly recommend this course to specialize in a segment that will continue to grow for years to come to differentiate and grow your business.”
~ Laura

“The Residential Transitional Specialist program is one which is very informative and thorough in identifying the unique and challenging needs our clients may present. This designation is like no other in that you get to work with the clients during possibly one of the most stressful and challenging times of their lives while providing a strong, professional, and educated portfolio with which to be supportive and efficient in helping them deal with these challenges.”
~ Michelle Allen CCSP, RTS, RRPM, CCC
“Having recently completed the Residential Transition course, I think it can be a very valuable course to take whether you do Home Staging, Downsizing Services, or Relocation Services for people who are downsizing. Not just as an additional service to add to one’s business plan, but also serving as a different reference point when working in diverse situations with a side range of people.
Rachel provides excellent information, gained through personal experience, on how to approach people who are encountering those stressful situations; and the service, as well as assistance, one can provIde for them. Ironically, it also gave me some valuable tips on how to ‘downsize’ the years to accumulated clutter and obsolete possessions in my own home.”
~ Pamela Merrill-Schwartz

“I had the pleasure of attending the Residential Transition Specialist program in the Spring of 2020 with Rachel Borrelli. I had no idea what I was in for! The course is jam packed with information on not just how to add a transition specialty to your staging business but how to do it with compassion and understanding of what kinds of emotional adjustments the client would be going through as well as their physical needs. It is extremely thorough, well laid out, and easy to follow and understand. Later on the course was expanded to be provided over three days and supplemented with a virtual hands on practicum where participants learned to actually plan out several rooms to accommodate the changes a client might face while going through a transition, whether downsizing or right sizing. Rachel teaches the extensive and detailed course in a calm and empathetic manner which makes for a perfect pairing. I would highly recommend the Residential Transition Specialist course for any stager to compliment their business and prepare for what is already a highly sought after skill in this industry.”
~ Corinne Janzen, Certified Staging Professional®, Fraser Valley Essential Staging
I found Rachel’s presentation of the Residential Transition Specialist course to be truly impressive. She provided an abundance of valuable insights into the distinct challenges encountered when assisting seniors with the downsizing or rightsizing journey. Additionally, I was grateful for the informative handouts and sample contracts she shared. As a result of this course, I now possess a more comprehensive understanding of this specialized market, recognizing the potential for stagers to expand our range of services.
Deborah Matear CCSP
Oasisstaging.ca

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 4 Sessions
2026-05-16 10:30 - 17:30
Saturdays, May 16 – June 6, 2026, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT – 4 SESSIONS Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification ​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career? Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and RESA® Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time. * Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Getting Started & Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course ** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above. If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

FOUNDATION ​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR ​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

NEW Hybrid Model
​Email Christine for Details

Certified Color Consultant Training Course
2026-06-03 19:30 - 21:30
Starting Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST
Still Guessing When It Comes To Color?
If you’ve ever hesitated before choosing a paint color.
Second-guessed a finish or fabric once it was in place.
Or hoped the lighting wouldn’t change everything. You’re not alone.
Even seasoned pros get tripped up by color. Why? Because it’s not just about picking a shade; it’s about understanding light, undertone, reflection, context, and flow.
Whether you’re decorating your own space or selecting finishes for a client, color affects everything. This training gives you the tools, process, and insight to get it right—the first time, every time.

Why This Training?
You’ve been there:

A backsplash that doesn’t quite work with the countertop.
A sofa that looked perfect in the showroom but off in your lighting.
A floor finish that throws the whole palette out of balance.

These aren’t minor hiccups—they’re costly mistakes that eat into profit, trust, and peace of mind. This course gives you a proven, repeatable process to confidently choose colors for any space—residential or commercial, new or existing. You’ll stop relying on instinct alone and start working with intention.
Who Should Enroll?
This training is for professionals and enthusiasts ready to stop guessing and start applying color with clarity and confidence.

Decorators, stagers, and designers who want a consistent, proven system to serve clients at a higher level
DIYers and homeowners done with repainting, returning or regretting design choices
Newer professionals looking for color certification to build credibility and grow their business
Anyone who’s stood in front of a wall of paint chips thinking: “Where do I even start?”

✅ Certification is awarded after completing the course and final exam (75%+).
What You’ll Learn
This program is not another trend-based color chat. It’s a practical, science-based approach to choosing color that works in the real world, every time. You’ll walk away knowing how to:

Use a step-by-step system for choosing color with purpose and clarity
Create cohesive flow from room to room without it feeling flat or repetitive
Build a palette that includes paint, flooring, textiles, furniture, and finishes
Avoid expensive mistakes by understanding undertones and lighting
Interpret a space’s “complexion” so color complements rather than clashes
Narrow thousands of choices down to a palette that works—and works well

🎯 You’ll leave the course with a method you can use again and again for any room or project.
Why This System Works
Taught live online by renowned color expert Lynelle Hartman, this course equips you with the logic and the confidence to choose and justify color selections with clarity. You’ll learn:

The science behind how color behaves in real spaces
How to evaluate materials, light sources, and existing finishes
A repeatable system for palette creation—no guesswork required
How to communicate color decisions to clients with professionalism and authority

Whether working on your home or making decisions for others, this process will become your go-to approach. Simple, reliable, and grounded in real results.
Instructor:
Lynelle Hartman Bio:
Lynelle’s career in the world of “home” began in the 90’s working in real estate and corporate relocation. During that time frame she was making selections, choosing paint colors and readying corporate owned property for re-sale. She started home staging c in 2001, working with real estate professionals, builders, investors, developers, and homeowners. Lynelle and her partner specialized in staging vacant property and together staged a broad spectrum of properties ranging from studio condos to high end properties featured on many Luxury Home Tours. Lynelle has also work collaboratively with many builders and individual clients to make all design decisions: exterior roofing, windows and siding, stone work, interior cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, finishes, paint selections and on to the final step – preparing for resale or creating a space to call home. Through the years she has been an educator, Instructor and convention speaker for the CSP International Staging Business Training Academy through various programs, webinar and events. Her work has been featured in The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Midwest Living HOME Magazine, Staging Standard Magazine, staged sets for four episodes on HGTV, “Staging for Dummies” and other publications. She also hosts events and educational offerings in the home art ranging from gardening, sewing, painting and all things home. With students, Lynelle appreciates the “light bulb moment,” that instant when they suddenly begin to put the pieces of their training together and the understanding of how it works – not only for themselves, but for the benefit of their clients. Her love of learning and hands on work gives her a wide range of experiences to share with students. She now teaches the Color program for the CSP International Staging Academy. She said “It is a pleasure to be part of this process and each time I teach I learn something new from the students! It is a privilege to work with and be a part of the CSP team.”
Included Bonuses: Over $2800 in added value
Enroll now and receive an extraordinary set of bonuses designed to boost your skills and your business: 🎁 Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® Designer Pro Suite – Simplify your selections and visualize entire palettes with this powerful professional design tool. (Value $300+) 🎁 2-hour 1:1 Marketing Session with Christine Rae – Personalized business development coaching from one of the industry’s most trusted names. (Value $500) 🎁 Certified Color Consultant™ Marketing Portal Access – Available after course completion and exam. You’ll receive:

1-hour marketing consultation with CSP’s in-house expert
Complimentary CRM setup to streamline your client communication
Done-for-you content: email campaigns, blog posts, brochures, social media assets
Templates and marketing resources you can use as-is or brand as your own
(Value $2000)

💬 If you’re offering color consultations as a service, this bonus package more than pays for the training.
What You’ll Need To Participate
To get the most from this training, you’ll need:

A Sherwin-Williams Fan Deck (available at SW stores)
A Color Wheel (available from Amazon or most office/art supply stores)

Note: The science you’ll learn applies to any manufacturer, not just SW. This Course Will Help You:

Stop second-guessing color decisions
Avoid costly mistakes and repainting disasters
Choose palettes faster—with less stress
Explain and defend your color choices to clients
Deliver consistent, high-quality results
Build your reputation as a confident, competent design professional

Ready To Finally Make Color Make Sense?
Color doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s a tool; once you know how to use it, everything clicks into place. Whether you’re creating spaces for yourself or your clients, this course will give you the clarity and confidence to make the right choices the first time. You don’t need more options—you need a process. That’s precisely what you’ll gain from this training. 🎓 Join us live, earn your Certified Color Consultant™ designation, and stop second-guessing your color choices for good.
Testimonials / Reviews

“Just to let you know I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. Even though I missed one of the live classes, I learned so much listening to the recorded version. I like the timely manner in which you presented the information and even though I was not in a room with you, it felt like I was. You made sure everyone understood what you were saying. I am really excited to build on the knowledge you have given me. I look forward to meeting you sometime and also to having more sessions with you. It was a pleasure getting to know you. Have a great evening. ” ~ Pamela Mavour-Allen

“Wow, what an amazing course you provided. Who knew there was so much to learn in this area of design? Thank you for your time and insights. I am forever grateful for the amount of detail, tips, and marketing savvy that you provided. I feel very confident that I can now eliminate all phobias with my soon to be clients. Thank you again. ” ~ Laurie Slater

“Well I have to tell you this has been one of the most wonderful educational endeavors I have ever undertaken. Again, this was really fabulous Jan and the time just flew. But it was such “value added” I didn’t notice! Thanks so much. I’m sort of looking forward to the exam…” ~ Just fabulous! Jill Ackerman

“I have to tell you how much I enjoyed this course. I was a bit hesitant to spend the money for a six hour course, but it is the best money I’ve spent in a long time. I love to decorate but I’ve always had a hard time with color. It all makes more sense to me now. The trouble now, is that I realize most of my rooms are a mixture of cool and warm. I’ve already been working on fixing the color scheme in the living room, and I love the changes I’ve made.” ~ Barb Raven, CCSP, CCC

“Wohooo, thank you Jan. I had to laugh the last two days when walking into two different homes and it was obvious that cold and warm was mixed in the same space. It was crystal clear why and no more question mark why it just does not feel great. Thank you for shedding light on colour and the science behind it. I really enjoyed your class and I am going to use it every day, even in my own home to make the right colour decisions and look fab doing it.” “After two colour consultations in the past week with the Colour box and your class under my belt, I have to say choosing colours with clients has never been such a joy! The clients are happy, I feel confident about the colours and the box and delivery of the samples is amazing! Thank you for pointing me in this direction and giving me the tools to work with. It makes my job an easy one to do! and I feel now wonderful about promoting that (newish) part of my business.” ~ Thanks, Yvonne

“Thanks for the quick reply and for giving feedback on my questions. It was very interesting to learn the science behind colour. I’m a quilter and am picky with my fabric combinations…but now have understanding as to why certain colour combinations and tones work or don’t work together.” ~ Thanks again, Tess Daglish

“I have always had a love of color, but didn’t know how to use it effectively. I have often been overwhelmed when going to the paint store not knowing where to start and disappointed when the colors I chose didn’t work and I didn’t know why! I was soooo excited to learn there is a science to color that tells you which colors work together and why! What a relief! You did a great job of explaining how to use color in a selling application and in dwelling using both science and inspiration pieces. The webinar was very “hands on,” we looked at a ton of examples to see what different color schemes looked like and how to use the fan deck to create this look. I really liked how you walked us through the business side of color consulting and how you do Color Consultations with your clients. This course has given me so much confidence and is such a great addition to my staging business! I highly recommend this course to anyone in staging, redesign or someone who simply loves color!” ~ Thanks, Carlie Bloomer

“I have to tell you how much I enjoyed this course. I was a bit hesitant to spend the money for a six hour course, but it is the best money I’ve spent in a long time. I love to decorate but I’ve always had a hard time with color. It all makes more sense to me now. The trouble now, is that I realize most of my rooms are a mixture of cool and warm. I’ve already been working on fixing the color scheme in the living room, and I love the changes I’ve made.” ~ Barb Raven, CCSP, CCC

CSP® Staging Certification Virtual Classroom - 10 Sessions
2026-06-16 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, June 16 – August 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT – 10 SESSIONS
Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Home Staging Certification
​Teaching the Business of Home Staging Since 2001

Are you ready to turn your passion into a fulfilling business and career?
Get started today with the ONLY two-tiered, TRUE CERTIFICATION, and RESA® Accredited, staging training course available today!

Live Your Passion & Realize Your Dream as a Certified Staging Professional®.

Join Christine, the CEO and founder of CSP International™ Staging Business Training Academy and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’, as she teaches you to become a Certified Staging Professional® in a LIVE online setting. This is your chance to take the lead in the real estate home staging industry with the ONLY two-tiered certification available. Transform your future and become a top earner in the home staging industry with the world-recognized CSP certification training!

Transform Your Career with the Ultimate Home Staging Certification Course and Resources

CSP International™ has been teaching the business of staging for 22 years.
Taught by Christine Rae, Founder & CEO
Christine Rae is the industry leader, award-winning, and best-selling author of ‘Home Staging for Dummies’
Christine Rae ran a successful staging business before starting her Staging Training Academy.

The only 2-tier certification process
Over 4900 graduates in 22 years, some of the first are successfully operating today.
CSP® logo is the hallmark of professional stagers everywhere
Christine’s Motto: No Stager is left behind.
The CSP difference is in the results of our successful stagers!

The Staging Certification Offering The Most

What’s Included?*

Items below are included in the Business Accelerator Program – see pricing below for what’s included in the other two options.

Certified Staging Professional (CSP) designation after exam
Residential Staging Expert® (RSE) designation after submission of work to prove skills
LIVE, online training with Christine Rae with your peers – courses starting monthly
CSP proprietary staging process complete with 450 page manual
Business Success Tools
8 module business start-up mini-sessions to get your business started
Proprietary design process
One-on-one Business Coaching and group coaching
65 Step Getting Started Checklist
CSP exclusive Resource Centre
CSP exclusive Marketing Portal
Two (2) private consultations with a marketing professional
CSP only facebook group
Listing and business profile in our Stager Directory
Apprentice & Mentoring Program
Job Board
CSP Preferred Partners for stager savings and unique programs, including special insurance rates for your business
A unique lead generation system exclusive to CSP**
Access to professional development and continuing education courses
Ability to earn the International Real Estate Masters Designation
On-demand courses
CSP Code of Ethics
Award-winning ‘Staging Standard™ Magazine’ subscription
Exclusive Room Ready Consultation booklet for clients
Forms, documents, contracts, pricing calculators & more
Unique CSP Staging Safe™ Color Decks
Opt-in DFY Social Media Program
Access to free or paid CRM, bookkeeping, document signing software and much more.
Return to class anytime as part of your CSP Membership.

HOME STAGING CERTIFICATION PRICING

Invest In Yourself & Your Business with CSP Staging Training

Three options to choose from – upgrade any time.
* Manual Shipping fee of $54 is extra for the Getting Started & Foundation Course. It is included with the Business Accelerator Course
** CSP Membership renews annually to maintain access to all benefits – Renewal fee $225/year
COMMIT NOW – PAY LATER: Non-refundable Booking Fee of $500 secures your seat (balance of payment due prior to the start of class selected).

Financing Available

Find out if you qualify for financing by clicking the link above.
If you do, contact the office to process your registration 1 888-STAGING (782-4464) or 905-984-6955

NEW Hybrid Model
​Email Christine for Details

FOUNDATION
​

$1692

Canadian $s at Par

MOST POPULAR

30 hours of LIVE Virtual Classroom
450 page manual
8 Module Marketing Advantage Plan
Pricing Template
Contracts
Group Coaching Calls
One Refresher Course
1 Year Staging Standard Magazine Subscription
1 Year CSP Membership**
1 Year Access to CSP Resource Centre & Marketing Portal
Access to our Preferred Partners for CSP ONLY savings and offers
1 Year Business Directory Listing
1 Year Licensing of Logo
Open Book Examination for Certification

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
​

$2187

Canadian $s at Par

ALL OF FOUNDATION PACKAGE PLUS
3 x 1 Hour Private Coaching Calls with Christine Rae
Unlimited Refresher Courses
Job Board
Business Success Tools

Vacation Rental Design Specialist Training - 2 Sessions
2026-07-07 18:00 - 21:00
Build an extremely profitable STR Design Business with little to zero overhead. Amy Suzanne Powers, Master Stager and Short-Term Rental Design Specialist, will teach you everything you need to know to get started immediately as a Short-Term Rental Designer in your market.
The Short-Term Rental (STR) industry is unique for home stagers as it combines real estate and hospitality. Understanding the differences and how to think like a guest is critical. STRs are normally associated with vacation or business travelers, a totally different market segment than a family looking for stability in their forever home.
The most important things for owners of short-term rental properties are great reviews, high occupancy, and profitable nightly rates. A well-designed design plays a massive role in achieving this for the STR owner.
Today, there are 220 countries worldwide, and 14,000 new listings are added to Airbnb every month. This growing industry attracts investors in local communities everywhere, many of whom lack the skills to secure bookings. WHY?
They don’t have the time, desire, or skills needed to select, procure, and place the items needed for an outstanding guest experience. They need exceptional design and alluring photos to capture guest attention.
This certification course is designed to provide all the answers needed to add this service to your existing decorating, redesign, or Home Staging business.

Documents Provided:
Details list room by room of items (including pet friendly, child friendly, supplies & security products), contract, CC authorization form, quote, furniture measurement cheat sheet

BONUS:
Learn How to using Design Files will elevate your business, create a “No Hassle In-take Form” & more.
Ten Modules to Starting & Growing Your STR Business:

Being the Boss – Thorough knowledge of the STR Industry
Differences between Home Staging and STR Design
Developing your Hospitality Mindset
Mid-Term Rental – The newest trend and what you need to know
Curating Designs with Intention
Various Business Models for STR Design
Pricing for Profit
How and to Whom you Market
How to Use Design Files to create your mood boards
Luxury STR Strategies to elevate your business brand

Take the STR Market by storm and quickly become your area’s “Must-Have” Vacation Rental Design Specialist. Join Master Stager and Vacation Rental Design Specialist Amy Suzanne Powers with host Christine Rae for this information-packed 6-hour certification training uniquely created for CSP International. Learn everything you need to know to build an extremely profitable Vacation or Short-Term Rental Design Business with very little overhead.
Add to your revenue stream; register for this dynamic course today!
Type of Course: ONLINE / LIVE with Amy – COURSE

Special 6-Hour/2 – Session Event with Added Bonuses
When: Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Duration: 6 Hours
Fee: $699 CSPs $649
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members, please call the office to register at 1-888-STAGING.
4 CE Credits
Earn FOUR CE credits for the CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging and the Vacation Rental Design Specialist™ Designation
REGISTER for LIVE VRDS Training

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Type of Course: ONLINE / ON DEMAND COURSE
Duration: 6 Hours
Fee: $699; CSPs $649
NOTE: To receive CSP Member Pricing, CSP members, please call the office to register at 1-888-STAGING.
4 CE Credits
Earn FOUR CE credits for the CSP International™ Masters of Real Estate Staging and the Vacation Rental Design Specialist™ Designation
Take the OnDemand Course anytime

Break Down of Content:

What it means to be the BOSS STR Designer in Your Market

Home Staging vs. STR Design
Understanding the Short-Term Rental Market
STR Facts
Booking Platforms
Analytical & Data Platforms to Stay Informed

AirDNA
All The Rooms

How COvID has impacted the STR Industry

Types of Services

Occupied

Consultations
Refresh
Refresh Plus

Vacant

Renting Inventory for Short-Term
Renting Inventory for Long-Term
Custom Purchases

DIY Sourcing

Design & Mood Board Services

Storing, Delivery & Installation
Luxury & Specialty Properties

Pet Friendly
Child Friendly
Exceptional

Affiliate Marketing & Brand Ambassadors
Co-Hosting
Seasonal Décor Design
STR Arbitrage
What is your Niche?

Creating Spaces with Intention

Style
Mood
Spaces
Sturdiness & Comfortable
Lighting
Accessories, Greenery & Art
Safety & Sanitation

Falls, Fabrics & Failures
What is Clean?
Voice or Motion Activated Products

Geographical Locations
Experiences
Create Memories
Remember Hospitality

Step by Step Guide for Occupied Properties

Personal Property in a Shared Home

Room by Room Guide for Vacant Properties

Living Room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Dining
Outdoor
Flex Spaces

Using Mood Boards & Design Files Like a BOSS
Photography – Dos and Don’ts of STR Photography

Set Expectations
Extras for Algorithms
Highlight Anything that Matters

Security
Contracts
Pricing for Profit
Branding Your BOSS Business
Finding Your Ideal Client
Stats & Marketing
Mid-Term Rentals

Design elements to focus on
Convenience – providing the right bedding and towels, and kitchen wares
Lifestyle friendly, less bling, more function

INSTRUCTOR:
Amy Suzanne Powers
Amy Suzanne Powers has been an award-winning Stager and industry leader since 2007. She is also a trailblazer in the Short-Term Rental Staging and Design industry with her courses and expertise in staging nationwide. In 2022, after 15 years of home staging, Amy put down her warehouse keys and started vacation rental design full-time, making about 20 to 30 K per month with very little overhead. Amy now spends her time traveling nationwide doing design and installation.
“There are millions of STR properties on the market, and I can’t design them all by myself!” – Amy Suzanne Powers.
Amy has developed an award-winning and comprehensive course on how stagers can quickly and easily add Vacation Rental Design to their services.

Testimonials:

Amy is committed to superior professionalism, upholding industry standards and continued learning, which is reflected in this course material.
The material, information and tools Amy’s has created is valuable and thoughtful; she educates you to succeed. The course is straight to the point and very structured for easy learning. It is clearly laid out in a step-by-step format of everything you need to know & do to be successful.
Her passion for teaching the information is set up so we level up our income and mind set to provide the best service, in what we are certified to do. This course is excellent, and I am thrilled to get started! Now I have the blueprint to follow. This certification will authenticate and validate my skills and credentials. It will improve my reputation as an expert and increases my marketability plus more. Amy deserves this testimonial for sharing her tried and true knowledge. Thank you so much Amy!!!
Kelly Peletier, Luxe Property Staging
I have known Amy for a few years, but it was when I took her course on Short Stay (Vacation) Rentals that I really learned her value as an educator. Wow! What a fabulous learning experience! And the supporting materials are superb – I just learned so much. And when I was stuck, Amy was at the end of the dm chain and responded so quickly. This course is 5-star – highly recommended!”
Jill Ackerman, Stage Right
Amy, I love the way you teach. I always enjoy learning from your lessons. You are full of knowledge and it’s been a pleasure working with you.
Deanna Gerald,
Real Estate Investor
Amy has been very instrumental in helping me to grow my STR Design business here in Florida. As soon as I heard she was teaching a class on short-term rentals, I immediately signed up! I have taken a few different courses on this subject and THIS class was thorough and so informative, packed with golden nuggets and takeaways too! I highly recommend Amy on everything STR!
Theresa Ceglio,
Owner & Founder of We Stage Jax
I’ve been wanting to really focus on this revenue stream for my business. The STR Course really clarified a lot of information on how to work with clients, what items to purchase for the project and how to price this type of business so that we can be profitable… Thank you Amy for the valuable information. I appreciate you taking the time to put together a robust presentation that was interesting and easy to understand. Thank you also for being a great coach and approachable with any questions I may have had along the way.
Bridget King,
Captiva Design in South Florida
