FAQs about The SDP
Happy Birthday to The SDP. On May 24, 2006, four enthusiastic women, launched a new organization devoted to increasing the credibility of the interior decorating industry. Last week, this 'reporter" announced it was our third birthday, in actuality, it is our second birthday and the beginning of our third year. My apologies, I think because we have accomplished so much already, it just seems like we have been around longer. But let's move on this week with a selection of Frequently Asked Questions about The SDP.
What is The SDP?
The SDP is an organization
dedicated to increasing credibility of the decorating industry through
education and connection to other partners in education as well as
industry partners.
Who can join The SDP?
Anyone with a love or passion
for decorating, (in fact, you don't even have to have your business up
and running yet) can join as an associate member to start connecting to
your peers and gaining inside knowledge of the world of
entrepreneurship. Our members are interior designers, interior
decorators, real estate stagers, custom drapery workrooms, architects,
floral designers, event planners, just to name a few.
What are the benefits of membership?
The
opportunity to add instant crediblity to your business by association.
Become a certifed member by taking advantage of training from a variety
of talented certified SDP trainers to increase your level of membership
from associate to certified to ensure your opportunities for success.
Connect with your peers in a variety of regional group meetings. Attend
the annual conference filled with information from members, key note
speakers, and industry experts. Recoup your membership money quickly by
taking advantage of industry discounts from our partners to help keep
your business on the cutting edge.
What has The SDP accomplished to date?
Wow, this list is long so
let me highlight just a few. We began with professional level training
in the decorating niche of Interior Redesign and Staging. We have added
additional certifications in the last two years of a patent pending
color system, Color with No Regrets, and The Decorating Workshop with
more certification classes on the horizon. Here are few more
accomplishments.
IACET CEU-The SDP is the only association
in the world who has gone through the rigorous process to become an
authorized provider of CEUs to our graduates in decorating specialties
of interior redesign, real estate staging, Color with No Regrets, and
Interior Decorating. Every other training organization in these areas
provides "self certification." In other words, they said their class
is certified, The SDP has had their curriculum, teaching methods, and
substance inspected and approved by an outside agency.
Partners in Education-This
year we were honored to have our programs recognized and certified by
CHF Academy, a physical school dedicated to increasing the credibility
of the trained professional in a decorating related field. Our programs
received the same honor from Window Fashions Magazine through their
WFCP Program. Window Fashions, owned by Grace McNamara, has been an
industry leader since the 1970's.
Development Council-Recently
12 SDP members have been honored to become part of the growth of The
SDP.This team will help the 4 founders to move forward and provide
members with the tools they need to growand succeed as entrepreneurs.
There is so much more to share, but I know
you need to read other blogs today. Stay tuned for more changes and
exciting new accomplishments as The SDP moves into its third year.
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