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The Decorators Alliance of North
America (DANA) provides Decorators, Designers, and related professionals
with meaningful industry and professional affiliation, state of the art,
interactive design and business education, and highly regarded professional
certification. Through DANA, members stay connected to industry trends
and forecasts, news and legislation, events and educational opportunities,
and people and products that affect our careers. DANA offers
benefits that help decorators, designers, and design-related
business owners grow both personally and professionally.
DANA membership is open to:
Interior Decorators, Interior Designers, Color Consultants, Window Treatment
Professionals, Aging in Place Professionals, Professional Organizers,
Stagers, Redesigners, Decorative Painters, Decorating and Furniture Sales
Consultants, Custom Bedding Professionals, Home Fashion Designers, and other
industry niche professionals.
Our one major goal is to make
it easier for you to be successful in your business. We are committed to
coaching and mentoring you to success at every stage of your business.
Through DANA, members
continually have the best tools needed to serve clients, and a surefire way
to keep up with industry changes, without the effort they would have to make
on their own. DANA keeps members informed, educated, equipped, and connected
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As a member of DANA, you get:
 Professional
affiliation that you can be proud of
The
opportunity to become a Certified Professional Decorator (CPD)
FREE
quarterly
continuing education courses
FREE
business or success coaching when you need it
Classes
created at YOUR request
FREE
monthly ready-made content for your personal newsletter or blog
Listing in DANA’s "FIND A DECORATOR"
online member directory
Discounts
on products & programs
from the industry’s leading business gurus & vendors
Access
to the DANA E-Library, with big discounts on digital products
& business tools
Opportunity
to be featured in the DANA DECORATOR SPOTLIGHT at your request!
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In addition to the exceptional education offered to
all Decorators' Alliance of North America (DANA) members as part of membership,
we strongly encourage DANA members to acquire industry education from a DANA
approved program before joining DANA, although it is not necessary. We also
encourage these program participants to improve their professional status by
taking and passing the DANA Certified Professional Decorator Exam
after joining DANA, in addition to their previous certifications.
All DANA members are eligible for the
DANA
Certified
Professional Decorator Program
although it is not a requirement for membership.
The DANA Certified Professional Decorator
Certification is a well-rounded examination of the many knowledge bases a
qualified decorating professional should hold. Our DANA study manuals ensure
that regardless of your previous training, you will be equipped to stand for
examination for the DANA CPD designation.
DANA approves of the following curriculum for
industry education:
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Northern Essex Community College
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The
DeGangi School of Interior Decoration Certification Programs
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Sheffield School of Interior Design
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Accredited 2 or
4 Year College or University Design Programs
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Certified Interior Environment Coach©
Program
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Dewey Color
Certification (DCC)
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Georgia
Perimeter College
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Various
Staging Certifications
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Various
Redesign Certifications
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Various
Professional Organizing Certifications
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Exciting Windows!
PWCS Program
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Window Fashions
Certified Professional
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CHF School
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WCAA Certified
Window Treatment Consultant
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WCAA Certified
Workroom Professional
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Join DANA TODAY!
Select Your Membership Preference Below
Checkout Right Here Through our Secure Cart:
"I appreciate all that I have received from DANA and look forward to what is
ahead"
~ Diane McMillan
Accelerate
your growth and profit-making potential through your DANA membership.
The Decorators'
Alliance of North America welcomes seasoned decorating professionals as well as
those brand new to the field.
 Monthly
Membership -
$23.00 Billed Monthly
Annual
Membership - 12-Month
Membership for $184.00
(a $276 value-like getting 4 months FREE!)
Annual
Membership Plus Certification Exam - Register for
your CPD exam while joining, and save even more-only $459.
(a $509 value if purchased separately with a
yearly membership, and a $601 value if purchased separately with a
monthly membership!)
Download study manuals immediately. Take up
to 1 year for examination which is completed online.
More info on
certification.
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