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Explore our most popular professional development resources for kitchen and bath 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore a full week of free webinars that support business development for designer kitchen and bath showrooms. Easily complete them all in one work week (with Friday off, of course) or enjoy them at your own pace.
Candace Rudd
Showroom Manager, CMKBD, Two30Nine
How to Design and Open a Kitchen Showroom
Day 1
Bev McGill
Dealer Development Specialist, Decor Cabinets
How Designers Can Manage Client Expectations
Day 1
Marcos Gaubert
Director of Marketing, Decor Cabinets
Sell the Life, Not the Cabinet
Day 2
Jazmyn Strydom
Dealer Experience Coordinator, CKBD, Decor Cabinets
Making the Most of Slow Seasons in Kitchen Design
Day 2
Tyler Hamm
Graphic Designer, Decor Cabinets
Building a Strong Brand: Emotion, Trust, and Consistency
Day 3
Dave Schellenberg
Chief Financial Officer, Decor Cabinets
Financial Excellence for Cabinet Dealers
Day 3
Rob Unruh
Director of Sales, Decor Cabinets
Your Next 100K in Sales: Practical Steps to Level Up
Day 4
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.
Discover the art of identifying products that perfectly match today’s trends in the world of cabinet design!
You can expect high-quality from Decor, but what can you expect from wood cabinets?
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, this webinar promises to enhance your proficiency in 2020 Design.
Learn how to structure your marketing and sales efforts to be more efficient and productive.
This year, marketing for kitchen designers is all about connection, personalization, and storytelling.
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!
Improve your relationships at work with insightful tips on how to set boundaries and increase positive interactions.
A guide to appliance installation specs, how to apply toe kick space and more!
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