| Course | Our rating | Price | Accredited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Home Staging Resource Best community & coaching | Around $999 | Yes (HSR Certified) | Read review | |
 Staging Diva Best for business coaching | Around $997 | No formal accreditation (business training) | Read review |
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both courses are scored against our published methodology. Home Staging Resource wins 4 of 5 criteria; Staging Diva wins 0.
| Criterion | Weight | Home Staging Resource | Staging Diva |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 35% | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Accreditation & recognition | 25% | 4.5 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Course content & depth | 20% | 4.3 ✓ | 4.1 |
| Speed & flexibility | 10% | 4.2 ✓ | 4.0 |
| Guarantee & support | 10% | 4.4 ✓ | 3.6 |
Where Home Staging Resource is stronger
- Well-established certification with industry recognition
- Large, supportive alumni community and ongoing coaching
- Optional e-design certification for remote staging work
- Founder Audra Slinkey is a well-known figure in the industry
Where Staging Diva is stronger
- Genuinely strong business and marketing training for running a staging company
- Created by Debra Gould, a recognised veteran of the industry
- Focuses on getting clients and making money, not just design theory
The verdict
On our weighted scoring, Home Staging Resource takes this match-up (4.1 vs 3.7 out of 5). That said, for most readers the strongest overall value across every course we review is still the Home Staging Institute, accredited and online from $197. It is worth comparing both of these against it before you decide.
★ Top Pick
Compare both against our #1 pick
It is an accredited, fully online certification with a 90-day money-back guarantee, priced from $197, and the option most readers choose once they have compared the whole market.
Read the full reviews: Home Staging Resource and Staging Diva.
