- Course Last Updated: 21st April 2025
Get your Home Staging Certification online in as little as 4 weeks
Launch your home staging career with the #1 home staging certification program trusted by 6,000+ students worldwide.
- 100% Online
- Lifetime Access
- 90 Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Learn at Your Own Pace
- No Experience Needed
- Trusted by Thousands
The Home Staging Certification trusted by thousands of Home Stagers & Realtors
Get the Home Staging Certification Clients and Realtors Trust
The Home Staging Institute is a leading provider of online home staging certification since 2007.
Transform your passion for home decoration into a fulfilling career with our premier online home staging certification program.
For over 18 years, we have been the top provider of home staging certification, guiding thousands to achieve their dreams of becoming a successful home stager.
Join us today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in home staging!
Not What You Expected? Get a Full Refund. No Questions Asked.
If you’re not happy, we’re not happy, so all of our courses are covered by a rock-solid 90-day money back guarantee.
Guaranteed.
What Our Home Stagers Are Saying
(Updated April 2025)
We receive such a huge amount of positive testimonials and ‘thank you’ emails that we can’t publish them all here – but if you need more convincing this is the best home staging certification course available, then you can find more reviews here.
The Home Staging Institutes Advanced Staging Course was extremely helpful and informative, especially if you need guidance and are just starting out in the home staging business. They provide forms and checklists and of course step by step guidelines including how to stage, how to market and recommended insurance and business types.
I truly enjoyed taking this course. I actually found it calming, inspiring, smart, easy to follow, user friendly, truthful and familiar considering I work in short term vacation rentals and property management. There were also many other areas of starting up your own business which I was unfamiliar with such as certain technology pieces. The day we stop learning is the day we stop living. There are always so many tricks & tips to learn & I feel so much better equipped to go out there and birth a new business. I am obsessed with creating vignettes now! Thank you Home Staging Institute!
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the Home Staging Institute. The self-paced format made it easy to fit into my schedule, and the practical assignments offered valuable, hands-on experience. As a licensed real estate agent, I was able to immediately apply what I learned to help clients prepare their homes for sale and present them in the best possible light. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to earn a home staging certification.
This course was great and easy to complete. I felt that the assignments got you involved and gave a hands-on approach to staging.
This course was great! I love that you can go at your own pace and it makes you think long and hard about what you're getting into with home staging. I appreciate the tips and knowledge this course has provided to me.
This course has been an incredible resource in building my confidence and skills as a home stager. It provided clear, practical guidance on everything from staging techniques to presenting myself professionally to clients. The exercises pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way, helping me refine my approach and take actionable steps toward growing my business. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their home staging career!
This course has been a great tool for learning pretty much everything you need to know in the home staging business. I appreciate the amount of extra tools this course provides to feel more confident in new situations in the home staging industry
I wasn't sure if I would learn a lot from completing this certification, but I was wrong. I learned a lot and feel more confident in what I am capable of doing. Thank you!
Enrolling in the Home Staging Institute was a game-changer for my career. The course provided comprehensive, easy-to-follow training that gave me the confidence and expertise to launch my own staging business. The certification not only enhanced my credibility but also equipped me with industry insights that have helped me transform properties with greater impact. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to break into home staging or refine their skills - it's an investment that truly pays off!
This course was absolutely wonderful! I practiced staging for friends and family over many years, but learning the business side and strategic planning to actually get a business started was invaluable. I could not have done this on my own. I am also grateful for the continued email support with this institution. Thank you for everything!
This was a great course from start to finish that really pushed me to think outside of my creative expertise to answer real questions facing a business owner, like marketing myself and how to handle pricing. The forms and downloads are also very useful as a new stager! Thank you!
This course is a complete guide to home staging. The content was clearly presented and easy to follow. I learned so much!
This course really highlighted some key points to consider when trying to create beautiful spaces. I never would have thought about pressure washing home exteriors but it definitely makes sense to do it.
Read enough testimonials?
This course was incredibly insightful and helped me gain a clear understanding of the home staging process from start to finish. It provided practical, real-world knowledge that I can immediately apply to my business, and I feel more confident in my ability to stage homes effectively and professionally.
This course was incredibly informative. I appreciate that it not only covered home staging but also the business side of the profession. Having ongoing access to the site is a huge benefit for us students as we continue to grow in our home staging careers. Thank you so much!
Home Staging Institute is the premiere online Home Staging Course. A great value, with the best industry know how. Perfect start for any level Home Stager that's looking to refresh, or needs top to bottom home staging knowledge to start their career.
The Home Staging Institute's course on home staging was a great value and exceeded my expectations. The content was comprehensive and easy to follow. It guides you from the basics of staging, to pricing your services, to setting up and marketing your business. I also appreciate that you have access to the course material after completing the program. I would highly recommend this course. You won't be disappointed!
I loved this class! It not only helped me get a firm understanding of what takes to be a professional home stager, it gave me the inspiration and motivation to redesign and redefine much of my own home. I have a totally new WOW factor when you walk through my front door!
This course has provided me a systematic approach to the staging process. I feel much more equipped to begin my business and confident that I can be successful with hard work and persistence.
This was an amazing course! Its all you need to start your home staging business.
I love the freedom of the course to be able to take the models and learn as in my convenience. The units were categorized well and broken down in sizable chunks for learning.
This course was easy to understand and logically progressed through the steps necessary to start your own staging business!
I began feeling so discouraged when I priced other certification courses that cost $1,000+ until I came across this home staging certification course. It's affordable and straightforward. Such a blessing!
This was an extremely informative and useful course. The price includes ongoing access to course material including a number of customizable checklists and forms that I can use for my own business. This was money and time well spent!
I thoroughly enjoyed this course.I read each unit twice,took notes(a must)and aced each quiz.Each unit was filled with tips,important info,and plenty of resources.The final exam really made me think about my goals and aspirations ,thank you all for helping me to move foward to that goal.
Read enough testimonials?
Completing my certification at the Home Staging Institute was a transformative experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the home staging industry. The comprehensive curriculum, hands-on training, and expert guidance provided a solid foundation for creating stunning, market-ready spaces. Thanks to the Home Staging Institute, I am now able to deliver exceptional results for my clients and help their homes take center stage!
I fell into this by accident. My childhood home was built in 1967. My mother recently went into assisted living and we were tasked with getting the most possible. I staged it myself with what I thought would look good, and 5 different realtors wanted the card of the stager. I put a business plan together and open shop January 1st. This course was a gift. It literally goes over every aspect providing good solid advice and tons of forms.
I really enjoyed this course, and I am excited to get started!
This course is straightforward and easy to complete, more importantly is the support offered - any question or clarification on the material is responded to promptly!
I have wanted to become a home stager for quite some time, and I came across this course online when I was researching different courses to try and this one stuck out the most with its cost effectiveness and high ratings about the content quality. Now after finishing the course, I can honestly say that I learned so much and it has made me even more excited to enter my home staging journey!
This course is packed with practical tips and insights I could apply immediately
. I entered this course feeling unsure of my abilities, but I left with a newfound confidence in my staging skills. I now feel equipped to tackle any project and prepared to attract clients and grow my business!
I have really enjoyed the course!
The information was very valuable and helped me to better understand the home staging business. It also motivated me to move forward with my home staging business!
extremely comprehensive
. I learned a great deal and feel armed to engage in the work of home staging.
It is definitely worth the time and effort to complete this course
.
well paced class to help me begin my own home staging business
. All of the information was well formatted and easy to understand.
I felt that it gave me the confidence to get started and be successful
. I would highly recommend this course.
It was a lot of fun as well. I enjoyed it.
I absolutely loved this course
, it was straight forward and contained all the information a stager needs to start their business.
I'm so grateful to have found this course! It has been incredibly helpful in jumpstarting my new career as a home stager
.
It was awesome
. My favorite part were the assignments, they really got me to focus and think about all aspects of the business not just the pretty parts.
business development side of things a breeze
. Thank you!
Multiple sites highly recommended this course
. Compared with other companies online programs, this course was not commercialized. This course helped me take time to think about and lay out my staging business.
I'm so thrilled I found the Home Staging Institute! It was something very affordable as well
. I'm very pleased.
I am so glad that I chose to use Home Staging Institute for my home staging certification!
I purchased the package that came with templates and checklists that are so useful. They present all of the information you need in a clear and concise way that is easy to understand and take in. They have you do real life staging scenarios and practice, which is so helpful.I have learned so much from Home Staging Institute, and I suggest you get your certification from them as well!
It allowed me to take the course at my own pace. I really enjoyed the assignments.
From the time I begin taking the course I begin to pay attention to how spaces are furnished or staged and make mental notes of what I would do to accentuate the space or pull vision away from the negatives.This was a great course and I'm happy that I took it
.
After taking the course I am more confident now
Home Staging Institute kept showing up as the number one home staging course online!
. So happy with the results of this course!
I absolutely loved this course
. I have been in property management for the past 4 years and have staged homes as a "side gig" for the past 2. I went into this course pretty confident that I wouldn't learn much and just wanted my certification to add to my website.I was pleasantly surprised that I have finished this course with pages of notes with new information to walk away with and apply to my future projects
.
This course has been a wonderful experience!
I loved being able to work at my own pace. Having that flexibility was amazing. The course had great content and outstanding resources.I would recommend this course to everyone!
interesting and full of information
. I learned so much through each course and made me more interested on what I want to do.I am grateful for everything that I have learned
and hopefully use in the future.
it was highly recommended by others
. I enjoyed taking the course and it was easy to follow and understand. I will recommend this course to other new Home Stagers. Thank you
realized you have a good standing reputation
and I can go at my own pace
I have been super successful and put each and everything I learned in the course content to use
. Thank you!
so very happy I chose yours
. There is a sincere quality with yours in truly desiring a person to succeed. I'm enjoying every minute of it!
I will recommend your course to friends
. Thanks again for the great course.
I am so excited
, you have no idea! Thank you so much for this course, it is great.
* These are real testimonials from recent Home Staging Institute customers. Where a profile photo wasn’t supplied with the testimonial, we have opted to use a placeholder.
A Glimpse at What You’ll Receive...
Once you sign up you get instant access to your student dashboard where you can access all the material you need to kickstart your home staging career.
You’ll receive your digital certificate upon completion & to recognize your achievement.
Showcase your badge on your website and within marketing material to stand out from your competitors & win more business.
This month we are also offering full access to our home staging resource bundle with every course purchase.
We are working towards building the largest library of home staging videos exclusively for our students! Check your dashboard later in the year for these to arrive!
Learn Everything Needed to Begin Your Dream Career as a Home Stager.
- Earn your stager certification, and your website badge
- Get access to our forms, contracts, and checklists
- Browse hundreds of examples showing staging theory
- Build your confidence to stage your first home
- No questions asked, money back guarantee
Choose Your Home Staging Certification Course Below...
Who it’s aimed at
Realtors who would like to offer home staging services to their clients.
Typical student
Real estate agents who are looking to maximize their income with the smallest amount of effort.
Length of course
The Realtor Course takes the average student one to two weeks of part time study to complete.
Who it’s aimed at
People who want to do home staging for a living. With this course, you become a Certified Staging Expert™.
Typical student
Would like 5-7 clients per month and wants to show they earned their home staging certification.
Length of course
The Professional course takes the average student just four weeks of part time study to complete.
Who it’s aimed at
People who would like to offer their home staging services professionally and want immediate access to the Institute’s full range of products.
Typical student
Career-minded person who wants all their bases covered.
Length of course
Complete the Advanced Course in just five weeks of flexible, part-time study.
Why choose our Home Staging Certification?
Within the space of 4-6 weeks you can be fully certified, and up-and-running your OWN home staging business that brings in a regular income.
You can work at your own pace. Need to go away for the weekend? No problem! Complete your current unit when you next get some spare time.
The assignments are fun and engaging, ensuring you get excellent hands-on experience. You’ll complete real-world projects that immerse you in your local market a little at a time.
Affordable & Convenient Home Staging Certification
With so many home staging certification courses available, it can be hard to decide which one is best for YOU.
There are lots of expensive seminar-based programs out there, but home staging certification doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars and require travel to another city.
In addition to being more convenient, we firmly believe that it is better to learn home staging through a home study program.
Move Through The Home Staging Course At Your Own Pace
We have designed a home staging certification that covers marketing, meeting with clients and agents, home staging psychology, home staging techniques, how to get your own beautiful website online quickly … and a lot more.
When you complete the program and have received your home staging certification, you will be qualified and ready to begin your home staging business.
Our home staging certification is widely recognized and will help you build credibility among clients.
Simple Step by Step Process
We make the staging concepts easy to understand, but offer lifetime email support anyway.
Flexible Process Fits Your Schedule
Work on the course when you want, where you want, going as fast or slow as you like.
Done-for-You Home Staging Forms
Every home staging course comes with our home staging forms saving you time and bother.
Start a Business That You Love
Most students complete the Professional course in four-to-six weeks and go on to get their first paying client within three months!
How to Deal With Any Situation Imaginable
Our extensive list of frequently asked questions covers virtually any situation imaginable, gleaned from over ten years of doing this.
Where to Find Your First Customers
No business exists without a constant flow of paying customers. We dedicate two entire units of the course to this vitally important topic.
Browse our Free Home Staging Guides
How To Start a Home Staging Business
Our most popular home staging resource is our ultimate guide on how to start a home staging business. We are giving our 10,000+ word guide away for free for a limited time.
One of our most requested home staging resources this year has been a guide explaining how to become a home stager. This is for those who want to take their first steps into the industry.
Our free home staging contract sample will save you time and money while giving you a good idea of what we think should be in every home staging contract.
Latest From Our Home Staging Blog
The Top 10 Reasons Why Every Real Estate Agent Should be Staging Properties
Many real estate agents stage all their properties, while others hope that the property will sell itself, but that can be a risky option. Not
Making the Most of Your Home Staging Inventory Clear Out
Home staging is all about the props, large and small. The impactful statement furniture and the detail of smaller accessories. From dining tables to wall
How to Attract More Buyers to Your Staged Properties
As we head into the new year, it’s a time to think ahead and focus on maximizing the appeal of every property going forward. What
Home Staging Tips For Closets
Every home stager is a visionary. As a stager, you’re setting the scene. You’re portraying a desirable lifestyle, and you do this with attention to
The Home Stager’s Guide to Neutralization
Our home is a very personal space. We fill our houses with the things we love, the items we need, and so, just as every
Home Staging Careers
There are a number of home staging careers available to those interested in the industry. Besides starting a home staging business, you can join an
What to look for in a home staging certification...
Does the course have any exams before awarding staging certification?
If there are no exams, how can the certification remain trusted within the industry? Here at the Home Staging Institute, all students are required to take a home staging exam before we award the certification. Although this might sound intense, you can do it online, in your own time. There is no time limit for the exam, and you can complete it whenever you want.
Does the course offer any marketing material and information?
If you are starting a home staging business, then marketing is critical to getting your first clients. Included in our home staging certification are units on marketing, and in particular digital marketing. We’ve revealed what works best for our team, and also hired a digital marketing consultant to share insights from throughout the wider industry.
Does the staging training include hands-on training?
It’s good to put your knowledge to use in a hands-on environment. You might think the only way to achieve this is through in-person classes, but since we offer an online home staging course we encourage our students to stage their own homes and send us photos for review and feedback. In fact, this is part of our exam, so if you are taking one of our certification courses, you will definitely be getting hands-on experience!
Does the course provider offer ongoing continuing education?
Some home staging courses unfortunately provide limited-time access to their material. We pride ourselves on offering lifetime access to all our courses and all future updates and resources. Since we update our course frequently, you’ll be able to log in after you complete the course and discover new material.
Home Staging Certification Questions
Can I really earn home stager certification online?
Absolutely. Our home staging certification will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions, taking the guesswork out of the staging process.
You’ll have a clear, easy guide to walk you through what to do in every room of the house. Plus, you’ll have class assignments to help you learn the hands-on part of home staging.
It’s a supportive, stress-free situation designed to give you positive feedback and confidence for your new home staging business. It works!
Why is your course price lower than others?
The Home Staging Institute was founded with a mission to keep our course affordable so that anyone who has a dream of becoming a home stager can do so without money being an obstacle.
Do I need to pay any ongoing fees as part of your home staging certification course?
No. You pay up-front and that’s that.
What is the total course cost?
The Basic Course, which comes with six units and everything you need to know about starting your own home staging business costs $177, or $30 in six monthly instalments.
Our Professional Course contains the same material but includes the Certified Staging Expert diploma for those who complete the simple online exam. This course costs $247, or $86 in three monthly installments.
We also offer an Advanced Course, for those that want to dig into the psychology and marketing angles at a deeper level. Like the Professional Course, it includes the exam and official certification.
The Advanced Course costs $498, or $83 in six monthly instalments.
Payment details for all courses can be found on the home staging courses page.
Are there any prerequisites to take these courses?
There are none – apart from a few hours a week to set aside to get your certification. Our basic home staging course offers everything you need to know to start a home staging business, however, if you want to go the extra mile and earn your home staging certification from The Home Staging Institute, you can choose to complete our Professional Course.
Do you offer any free home staging training?
No, although we do our best to make all our home staging courses cheap and affordable. But not having a physical classroom, and doing all our training online, we are able to offer cheap home staging training which can be done from the comfort of your home.
We do offer a free home staging checklist template if you would like to start learning immediately, and one of the most comprehensive guides on how to start a home staging business available for free. Our home staging resources page also links to our free home staging contract and our guide on how to become a home stager.
What’s the difference between home staging and property styling?
Both home staging and property styling refer to preparing a house for sale. The two terms are interchangeable. This is why our Professional Home Staging Course is the same as our Property Styling Course. Both courses come with the same certification from the Home Staging Institute, so it doesn’t matter which one you take.
How long will your home staging certification take?
You can complete our home staging certification course online in four to six weeks, depending on how much time you can devote to your home staging course each day.
Do I have to pay extra if I need help after I finish the program?
Home Staging Institute does not charge any of its graduates for needing a little extra help. We’re here to support you, not charge you outrageous fees for answering a few questions. We offer free lifetime email support to all of our students.
What’s with the exam?
Don’t worry if you haven’t taken an exam since school! Some of our students actually report enjoying taking the exam! It’s very simple and consists of:
- Ten multi-choice questions that test your knowledge
- You posting some photos of the rooms you staged in your assignment work
- Several questions that confirm your understanding of the concepts behind home staging
Most students complete the exam in thirty minutes, some in even less time. And the best part is that you can sit it whenever you like, wherever you like.
Why should I get my home staging certification online?
One of the main benefits of completing your home staging certification online is that you can complete it in the comfort of your own home, whenever suits you. This makes our courses ideal to do when you find a spare moment, as opposed to travelling to home staging courses near you and working around the class schedules.
Is this home staging certification 100% online?
Yes, we aim to be the number one place to get your home staging certification online. We don’t offer any classes in person, which helps to keep our prices low.
Do I get a certificate after completing the home staging course?
You do! A certificate will be issued at the end of the course.
Do you offer home staging certification for realtors?
Yes, we do offer a specific home staging course for realtors. More information on our Realtor Course can be found here. This course is designed for realtors who want to offer real estate staging services to their clients to make some additional income.
It’s worth noting that all our home staging courses are suitable for realtors, so we recommend looking at all our options and choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Is there a free home staging course?
Yes, we occasionally open up a free home staging course here at the Home Staging Institute. This is a very minimal version of our Basic Course and includes our free home staging checklist. We open this course once or twice a year. More details on our free home staging course can be found here.
