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Featured Courses for Kitchen Designers

These featured courses are part of our 120+ course catalog through the Decor Academy. Each course is eligible for NKBA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and focuses on skills designers use every day. 

How to Conduct a Site Measure

Need a refresh on the efficient steps to a complete site measuring visit? This course walks through a site measure, showing you how to prevent costly errors, streamline the design process, and ultimately lead to more successful project outcomes.

Design Best Practices: Insights from the Showroom

This course shares practical design insights from experienced showroom professionals. They’ll go through some design faux pas’, their favorite cabinet they like to use in designs, and provide some tips and tricks.

Toe Kick & Base Cabinet Design Essentials

This course provides an overview of toe kick base types, examining the construction and the application of the fixed base, notched base, flush base, furniture base, and adjustable legs.

2026 Kitchen Cabinet Trends Report

What to expect from kitchen design trends in 2026. This report compiles insights from real client projects, dealer submissions, and manufacturing data to give designers and showroom owners reliable direction for the year ahead.

Watch Kitchen Design Week
on Demand

Kitchen Design Week webinars deliver real insights to help you overcome client hesitation, strengthen industry partnerships, and land more design projects. These conversations are a must-watch, tackling challenges designers often face, from sales, marketing, and client communication.   

Challenging Traditional Design Concepts & Turning Discomfort Into Opportunity

Bev McGill

Dealer Development Specialist 

Relational Sales for Kitchen Designers: Converting Consultations into Clients

Marcos Gaubert

Director of Marketing

Working with Design Partners: Builders, Architects, and Tradespeople

Zach Pauls

Special Projects Manager

The Value Equation: Every Interaction Counts

Stan Pauls

Advisor (Former CEO)

Featured Webinars for Kitchen & Bath Professionals

Explore a growing library of 45-minute sessions covering a wide range of design, product, and industry topics. Browse featured content and access 20+ educational videos. 

Choosing Decor Products That Meet Today’s Trends

Discover the art of identifying products that perfectly match today’s trends in the world of cabinet design!

Natural Wood Variations You Can Expect in Kitchen Cabinets

You can expect high-quality from Decor, but what can you expect from wood cabinets?

2020 Design – Back to Basics

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, this webinar promises to enhance your proficiency in 2020 Design.

Aligning Sales and Marketing Strategies

Learn how to structure your marketing and sales efforts to be more efficient and productive.

5 Marketing Trends for Kitchen Designers in 2025

This year, marketing for kitchen designers is all about connection, personalization, and storytelling.

Exploring Essential Lighting Components

Gain in-depth insights into the fundamental elements for crafting a brilliant lighting design. Don’t miss the chance to have your questions addressed live!

Relationships and Work

Improve your relationships at work with insightful tips on how to set boundaries and increase positive interactions.

Appliance Insights: Specs, Tips, & Tricks

A guide to appliance installation specs, how to apply toe kick space and more!

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