Become a Home Stager

In this course, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to what a home stager does and how to stage homes, how to develop your skills to succeed in a home staging career, how to get hired for a job as a home stager, and how to start your own home staging business and get clients.

What Happens In the Home Stager Certificate Course Online

The Home Stager Certificate Course is an online learning program with suggested readings from the textbook (IAP Career College Guide to Become a Home Stager). This course is self directed, which means you may study and complete assignments at times that are most convenient for you from the comfort of your own home. In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about how to become a home stager and how to start a home staging business.

This part-time Home Stager Certificate Course Online has a recommended completion date of 6 weeks from the start of the program, however, you may choose to complete the course in as little as 2 weeks or as long as 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

The Home Stager Certificate Course Online has been created to allow you to complete it without any teaching assistance. However, if you have questions or need assistance, you can receive help from a Faculty Member throughout the 6 weeks of the course. Your Faculty Member is a valuable resource person who can provide you with personal teaching assistance to help you succeed in the course and advice to help you succeed in the career.

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Course Topics

The Home Stager Certificate Course Online has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the Home Stager Certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College.

How to Become a Home Stager

In this course, you will learn how to become a home stager and how to start a home staging business. Topics covered in the Home Stager Certificate Course include the following:

Introduction

What a Home Stager Does

  • Home Staging Specialties
  • Staging Equipment and Supplies
  • How to Do Client Consultations

How to Stage a Home

  • An Overview of How to Stage a Home
  • Organizing and Decluttering
  • Cleaning and Repairs
  • Decorating the Rooms
  • Staging Vacant Homes
  • Creating Curb Appeal: Yards and Exteriors
  • Creating Ambience
  • Working with Contractors

Developing Your Home Staging Skills and Knowledge

  • Skills and Knowledge You Will Need
  • Ways to Learn Home Staging

How to Start a Home Staging Business

  • Getting Started
  • Financial Matters
  • Working with Staff

Getting Clients for Your Home Staging Business

  • Planning Your Marketing Campaign
  • Marketing Tools
  • Marketing Techniques
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What Is Included in the Home Stager Certificate Course Online

This all-inclusive Home Stager Certificate Course package includes:

  • Registration for the Home Stager Certificate Course
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Access to a Faculty Member to provide you with personal teaching assistance and career advice
  • (Optional) 2026 membership in the IAPO International Organization of Professional Home Stagers for only US$ 2.99 per month
  • Downloadable Home Stager Certificate personalized with your name and the seal of the International Association of Professions Career College which you may print
  • (Optional) Opportunity to order official certificates printed on fine linen paper and embossed with the gold seal of the college
  • Textbook: IAP Career College Guide to Become a Home Stager (e-book edition)

 

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You can have all this for an incredible price. It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other programs. (We found courses based on old editions of our guides with registration fees of up to $999 and more.) We are able to offer you online courses at a significantly lower cost to you because of our expertise from over 20 years of producing the leading online guides for non-traditional careers.

Our online certificate courses have previously been offered for a registration fee of $297 U.S. and include a textbook and professional membership – a total value of almost $377.

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL: This all-inclusive registration package for the Home Stager Certificate Course is priced as only US$ 169.00 for the September 14, 2026 course.

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About a Career as a Home Stager

Imagine turning your eye for design into a high-paying career—one where you help homeowners sell their properties faster and for more money. Welcome to the thriving world of home staging.

With growing visibility from popular TV shows, demand for professional home stagers is on the rise. Homeowners and real estate agents alike are seeking experts who can transform spaces and boost sale prices—making this a smart time to enter the industry.

By learning how to start a home staging business, you’ll enjoy the freedom of being your own boss and doing creative, fulfilling work. Whether you choose to offer consulting services—providing advice on how to stage a home—or prefer hands-on staging and styling, this career offers flexibility and strong earning potential.

Unlike interior decorating, home staging is about depersonalizing a space to appeal to the widest range of potential buyers. You’ll stay up to date with the latest interior trends while using your skills to create inviting, market-ready homes.

This online course goes beyond design—it gives you the practical tools and step-by-step guidance you need to launch your own home staging business with confidence.

I cannot thank you enough for saving me thousands of dollars and months of frustration trying to break into this industry. I would recommend this guide to anyone wanting direct, inexpensive, in-depth, detailed information on how to become a home stager. Thanks again for helping me to become something I was born to be!
Roxanne Storie, Shawnee, KS

Why Get a Certificate?

How can you benefit with a certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College)?

A certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College may give you:

  • Respect as a professional
  • A competitive advantage when marketing your services
  • A sense of achievement and confidence
  • A credential for your resume when applying for jobs
  • Assurance to clients of your professionalism
  • Evidence of your expertise
  • Higher earnings (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Certificates: A fast track to careers)

With the International Association of Professions Career College, you can earn a certificate online more quickly and affordably than many other educational options.

Student Spotlight: A Graduate's Success Story

Sandra Phillips
McDonough, Georgia, USA

“After finishing the course, I felt empowered to start my own business in Home Staging.”

Sandra’s first career had been in finance and accounting, but her love for decorating never left. Approaching retirement, she decided to finally pursue her passion through IAP College’s Home Stager Certificate Course.

She completed the course in just five weeks, gaining practical knowledge in staging, color, and design. The experience gave her the confidence to launch her own business, Divine Grace Home Staging, where she now brings her creativity to life.

“I loved it! Thank you IAP Career College!”

Why Choose IAP Career College?

The International Association of Professions Career College (also known as IAP Career College) aims to offer the finest in affordable online certificate programs for dream careers.

The textbooks for most of our courses were developed by our parent company, the leading online publisher of career guide books on how to get started in a dream career, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Our guides have been used as textbooks for more than a decade, and you can find them in the career centers and library collections of many famed colleges and universities – from the University of Texas to the Fashion Institute of Technology – as well as in numerous public libraries in cities from Vancouver to New York.

It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other certificate programs. When we discovered online courses based on old editions of our career guides costing over US$ 1,000.00, we knew it was time to offer our own online certificate programs.

Now, the leader in online career guides for dream careers, along with a team of respected academics, have created online certificate programs through IAP Career College, allowing you to study and earn a certificate from the comfort of your own home.

Established online in 1999, the parent company of IAP Career College (known as FabJob) is an award-winning organization named “the #1 place to get published online” by Writer’s Digest. Our company and career guides have been featured in media ranging from ABC to Oprah’s newsletter and respected news sites ranging from CNN to the Wall Street Journal online.

We continue this tradition of excellence in online career education with the International Association of Professions Career College. Each of our career certificate programs has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College.

We invite you to learn more about the online certificate courses we offer you by visiting our Certificate Courses page. We are also happy to answer any of your questions to help you decide whether an online certificate course from the International Association of Professions Career College is right for you.

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  • What does a Home Stager do?
    A home stager professionally arranges furniture, décor, and lighting to highlight a property's best features, helping it sell faster and often at a higher price.
  • What will I learn in the Home Stager Certificate Course?
    In the Home Stager Certificate Course, you’ll gain the skills needed to excel as a professional home stager, including:

    • Furniture placement.
    • Design styles and tips.
    • Step-by-step instructions for staging a home, inside and out.
    • How to open and run your own home staging business, including everything from developing a portfolio to marketing your services and finding clients.
    • How to work with real estate agents.

    By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to launch your own home staging business.
  • Do I need a degree to become a Home Stager?
    No—most home stagers don’t have formal design degrees. Our certificate course teaches the essential skills and business knowledge you need to start working right away.
  • How much can I earn as a Home Stager?
    Income varies by location and experience, but many home stagers charge $300–$800 per project or earn $20–$45 per hour. Top professionals can make $5,000–$10,000+ per month.
  • How long is the Home Stager Certificate Course?
    The Home Stager Certificate Course is designed to be self-paced, with a recommended completion time of 6 weeks. However, you have the flexibility to complete it in as little as 2 weeks or extend it up to 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

    Need more time? No problem. All of IAP’s Courses include lifetime access.
  • Can I start a Home Staging business after taking this course?
    Yes! The course covers everything you need to launch your own business—from home staging essentials to client consultations and pricing strategies, to marketing and building a portfolio.
  • Is the Home Stager Certificate Course available if I live outside North America?
    Yes—the Home Stager Certificate Course is 100% online and accessible from anywhere in the world. Students from around the globe are welcome.
  • Is the Home Stager Certificate Course beginner friendly?
    Absolutely. You don’t need any prior experience in design or real estate. The course is ideal for beginners and career changers looking to break into a creative, high-demand field.
  • What is IAP Career College?
    The International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College) is a leading online career college offering online certificate courses and professional certifications for non-traditional and "dream" careers.

    Since 1999, we’ve helped over 500,000 students across six continents get started in dream careers—from life coaching to event planning to end-of-life care. Our courses are flexible, beginner-friendly, and designed for adult learners looking for practical, self-paced options.

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