Housing consultant: providers, information, self-test, FAQs

The training to become a home consultant is aimed at interested people who have completed vocational education and training (VET) and have professional experience in sales, home consulting or interior decoration and want to acquire comprehensive skills in home consulting.

The target groups and admission requirements are determined individually by the schools and can therefore vary. For more detailed information, we recommend a direct inquiry via our contact form or the "Ask a question" button. Quick, easy and non-binding.

The duration of continuing education, further training to become a housing consultant varies greatly depending on the provider and the course offered. It can last from a few days to a year. Find out more directly from the providers.

The learning content in a course to become a housing consultant can vary greatly depending on the school, degree and target group.

The following is therefore an overview of the topics that are frequently addressed in a housing advice course:

• Basics of housing counseling (e.g. housing psychology & lifestyles)
• Design & room concepts (e.g. color effect and color design, lighting concepts and lighting, materials, textiles and surfaces, furniture selection & placement)
• Room planning & visualization (e.g. floor plan analysis & room layout)
• Sustainability & functionality (e.g. sustainable materials & furnishings, barrier-free living)
• Styles & trends (e.g. living styles (e.g. Scandinavian, minimalist, classic), current furnishing trends)
• Counseling skills (e.g. interviewing & needs analysis)
• Practical relevance & case studies

We recommend contacting the schools directly, quickly and easily via the registration form here on this website.

The training program for interior design consultants is not an apprenticeship with a federal qualification, but a course with an internal school certificate. If you are looking for an apprenticeship in this field, please contact this school via our contact form and ask for information on the apprenticeships of decorative seamstress with Federal VET Diploma, home textile designer with Federal VET Certificate or interior decorator with Federal VET Certificate (formerly interior decorator), all of which offer a federally recognized qualification and provide a good basis for further training courses in this field.