{"id":25090,"date":"2021-10-07T20:04:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T20:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=25090"},"modified":"2021-10-07T20:04:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T20:04:26","slug":"how-to-become-a-color-consultant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Color Consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663014232256{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Dream of a successful career in the home design industry? Today, we&#8217;re going to break down how to become a color consultant![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]All you need to do is sit back, put your feet up, and relax.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>By the time you&#8217;re finished reading, you&#8217;ll know everything you need to start your dream career and book your very first client in as little as 3-6 months!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant\/#What_Does_a_Color_Consultant_Do\" >What Does a Color Consultant Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant\/#Do_You_Need_a_Degree_to_Be_a_Color_Consultant\" >Do You Need a Degree to Be a Color Consultant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant\/#Is_Color_Consulting_a_Good_Career\" >Is Color Consulting a Good Career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant\/#Step_1_Decide_What_to_Specialize_In\" >Step 1. Decide What to Specialize In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant\/#Step_2_Take_a_Course_on_How_to_Become_a_Color_Consultant\" >Step 2. Take a Course on How to Become a Color Consultant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant\/#Step_3_Decide_on_Your_Career_Path\" >Step 3. Decide on Your Career Path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/how-to-become-a-color-consultant\/#Step_4_Network_with_Realtors_Interior_Designers_and_Other_Consultants\" >Step 4. Network with Realtors, Interior Designers, and Other Consultants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Color_Consultant_Do\"><\/span>What Does a Color Consultant Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013318367{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]First thing&#8217;s first: what does a color consultant actually <a href=\"\/2017\/11\/job-description-color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>do<\/em> on a daily basis<\/a>?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013326334{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you don&#8217;t know the answer to this question, no worries! That&#8217;s exactly what we&#8217;re here to discuss. So, let&#8217;s get into it![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013334094{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]If you want to start a career as a color consultant, these are the sort of responsibilities you&#8217;ll have for any given project:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Conduct initial client consultations and follow-up appointments;<\/li>\n \t<li>Help clients determine their budget (and then stay within it as much as possible);<\/li>\n \t<li>Work with vendors, suppliers, and other home design professionals;<\/li>\n \t<li>Create color palettes for residential, retail, and commercial spaces, in a way that meets the clients&#8217; needs and expectations;<\/li>\n \t<li>Provide color subject-matter expertise for everything from interior and exterior paint, to decor, to accessories, to fabric, etc.;<\/li>\n \t<li>Be an expert in both color theory and color psychology;<\/li>\n \t<li>Know how to work with furniture, appliances, flooring, lighting, etc.;<\/li>\n \t<li>Enhance a home&#8217;s curb appeal;<\/li>\n \t<li>Maintain a successful design business (should you choose to start your own business);<\/li>\n \t<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]If these are the types of tasks you know you&#8217;d enjoy doing on a regular basis, the\u00a0 guess what? You should get started as a color consultant and build your career![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;25095&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_Degree_to_Be_a_Color_Consultant\"><\/span>Do You Need a Degree to Be a Color Consultant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013353743{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Technically, there are no strict qualification requirements in order for one to be a color consultant. Zippia.com found that, based on their data, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/color-consultant-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">approximately 58.3%<\/a> of working color consultants have at least a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree under their belts &#8211; but that doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean specific design training. In theory, one could attempt to start a color consulting career fresh out of high school.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013371735{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<em>However, if you think that this means you can skip professional training, you couldn\u2019t be more wrong!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013381126{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The fact is, if you want success and longevity for your career, getting a proper education is the only true way to go. Why? Because prospective clients will NEVER want to invest money in a color consultant who can\u2019t prove that they&#8217;re the real deal.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013394799{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Within a home, color is not only important, it&#8217;s essential. Inside, it can evoke positive emotions and bring the entire space together. Outside, it can significantly improve curb appeal. As a result, selecting the <em>wrong <\/em>colors can be seriously disastrous![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]And this is exactly why customers will only want to hire legitimate color experts that they can trust to deliver top-quality results. So, if you want to have a truly fruitful career, your best bet is to enter the industry having already completed accredited, reputable training.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Color_Consulting_a_Good_Career\"><\/span>Is Color Consulting a Good Career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013420951{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]That really depends on YOU, your goals, and your preferences. Do you:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Thrive when given the chance to be creative?<\/li>\n \t<li>Enjoy working with colors?<\/li>\n \t<li>Have a natural eye for design?<\/li>\n \t<li>Love working with people?<\/li>\n \t<li>Want a career where you&#8217;re making a legitimate, positive difference in people&#8217;s lives?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]If you answered &#8220;yes&#8221; to these questions, then being a color consultant would not only be a good career for you &#8211; it&#8217;d be incredibly fulfilling. Moreover, you can make pretty good money in this line of work, too.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Salary Expectations as a Color Consultant<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013439838{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Of course, there&#8217;s no &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; income as a color consultant, and it&#8217;s important to keep that in mind. Two color experts living in the same city can wind up making two entirely different salaries. This is because there are a number of impacting factors to consider, including (but not limited to):[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Where you live (e.g. big city vs. small town);<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>The demand for color consulting services in your area;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>The quality of your design portfolio;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>How much prior hands-on experience you have;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Your local competitors;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>The level of effort you put into networking;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Whether you\u2019re working as a color consultant part-time vs. full-time;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Whether you\u2019re employed by an existing design business or run one of your own;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>If your business also offers\u00a0<em>other <\/em>design services, such as <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interior decorating<\/a>, for example;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>How you price your service rates;<\/li>\n \t<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>How you market your business and services, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013452342{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]That said, I\u00a0<em>can\u00a0<\/em>give you some approximate salary ranges for full-time color consultants, based on location. Here are some of the figures I&#8217;ve found:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li><em>United States:\u00a0<\/em>Between $25,000 USD to $41,000 USD per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.ca\/Salaries\/color-consultant-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm?countryRedirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassdoor<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Canada: <\/em>Between $22,000 CAD to $73,000 CAD per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.ca\/Salaries\/colour-consultant-salary-SRCH_KO0,17.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassdoor<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><em>United Kingdom:\u00a0<\/em>Between \u00a314,000 GBP to \u00a334,000 GBP per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.co.uk\/Salaries\/color-consultant-salary-SRCH_KO0,16.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassdoor<\/a>)<\/li>\n \t<li><em>Australia: <\/em>Between $50,000 AUD to $70,000 AUD per year (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/au.jora.com\/s\/Colour-Consultant-salary#:~:text=Colour%20Consultant%20average%20salary%20in,ranges%20from%20%2450%2C000%20to%20%2470%2C000.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jora<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;25097&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>The Added Value of a Professional Certification<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013475933{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When you get proper color consultant training, you\u2019re investing time, money, and effort into your expertise. As a result, once you graduate, you earn the right to price your design services in a way that properly reflects that.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013485182{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Not to mention, if your business offers any <em>additional<\/em> design services, you can raise those rates as well![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Moreover, having a credible color consulting certification will do wonders when it comes to helping you stand out from the competition. Since setting yourself apart from the crowd is so important in this industry, getting properly trained and certified will not only elevate your career \u2013 it\u2019ll <em>definitely\u00a0<\/em>help you earn a higher income, too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Did you know that ALL of QC Design School&#8217;s self-paced, online certification courses are accredited and internationally-recognized? Check out the full list of programs we currently offer <a href=\"\/online-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013502653{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Okay, now that you know what it takes to be a color consultant, how can you actually <em>become\u00a0<\/em>a color consultant?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Below are 4 steps that will walk you through the process![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Decide_What_to_Specialize_In\"><\/span>Step 1. Decide What to Specialize In<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013530085{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]This is undoubtedly the best place to begin. After all, it&#8217;s always smartest to approach your dream career with a game plan already in place. That way, you&#8217;ll be as prepared as possible, which will increase your chances of success![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013538613{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]So, do some brainstorming and jot down some notes. Think about the sort of color consultant\u00a0<em>you\u00a0<\/em>want to be &#8211; and don&#8217;t skimp on the details! Give it some real thought and be as thorough as possible.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013546229{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Here are some questions you can answer to help you better determine the sort of career you want for yourself, where you might want to specialize, etc.:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Would you prefer to work in residential spaces, commercial spaces, retail spaces, a combination of these areas, or <em>all <\/em>of these areas?<\/li>\n \t<li>Are there certain rooms in a home (i.e. kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, etc.) that you&#8217;d prefer to specialize in more than others?<\/li>\n \t<li>Do you want to strictly offer paint color consulting services, or also lend your expertise towards accessorizing, decor, etc.?<\/li>\n \t<li>Do you want to specifically assist clients going through transitional periods, such as getting their homes ready to sell on the real estate market?<\/li>\n \t<li>Who is your target clientele? How will you market your color consulting services to them?<\/li>\n \t<li>Would you like to pair your color consultant services with any\u00a0<em>other\u00a0<\/em>complementary design services, such as interior decorating or <a href=\"\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home staging<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;25099&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Take_a_Course_on_How_to_Become_a_Color_Consultant\"><\/span>Step 2. Take a Course on How to Become a Color Consultant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]At this point, it\u2019s time to decide where \u2013 and how \u2013 you\u2019d like to obtain your professional color consulting education. As such, the first step is to determine whether you\u2019d like your training to be done <em>in-person\u00a0<\/em>or\u00a0<em>online.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Brick-and-Mortar Training<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013600244{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]In-person schooling is the obvious choice if you\u2019re the type of learner who excels most when physically surrounded by your peers and instructor. However, one downside to keep in the back of your mind is that brick-and-mortar courses can get <em>ridiculously<\/em> expensive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Plus, you also need to factor in the fact that you\u2019ll be forced to go at the same pace as everyone else. Thus, if your color consultant program is, say, 6 months long, you won\u2019t be able to graduate any sooner than that.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Online Training<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013623381{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Online training, on the other hand, can be less expensive seeing as there is no physical campus to maintain. It can often be done at YOUR preferred pace, which is definitely an added bonus.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013632757{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Design School<\/a>&#8216;s distance learning environment, for instance, is 100% self-paced! Once you enroll in your design program, you&#8217;ll have a full 2 years to complete it. But of course, during that 2-year window, you get total control over <em>when\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>how often\u00a0<\/em>you want to work on your studies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This means that if you were to devote a mere 1-2 hours per <em>week\u00a0<\/em>on your studies, you could graduate and obtain your internationally-recognized certification in as little as 3-6 months![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>QC Design School&#8217;s Color Consultant Course<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013649861{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]For aspiring color experts, QC\u2019s Color Consultant Course will teach you everything you need to know! In this 3-unit online program, you\u2019ll discover:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Color theory and color psychology;<\/li>\n \t<li>The role of a color consultant and how to be successful;<\/li>\n \t<li>The color wheel, color terminology, and color schemes;<\/li>\n \t<li>Factors that influence color perceptions, such as lighting, undertones, and texture;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to build custom color palettes for any type of project;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to determine focal points within a room and use them to your client&#8217;s advantage;<\/li>\n \t<li>What it takes to bring a color palette to life through the use of paint, accessories, decor, textures, and more;<\/li>\n \t<li>Paint finishes, as well as ceiling\/trim\/wallpaper colors;<\/li>\n \t<li>How to build a strong relationship between art and your client&#8217;s room(s);<\/li>\n \t<li>How to start and run your very own design business;<\/li>\n \t<li>And SO much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013660012{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]After you\u2019ve enrolled in this course, you\u2019ll receive your login details for QC Design School\u2019s Online Student Center within 1-2 business days. From the OSC, you\u2019ll gain direct, online access to your digital textbooks, 25 practical assignments, instructional videos, etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013672053{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Of course, we\u2019ll also mail you a <em>physical\u00a0<\/em>copy of your course materials, too. Included in this physical set of course materials is a fan deck and color wheel to assist you throughout your learning journey. You should receive everything in the mail within 1-2 weeks after you enroll.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013682076{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The best part of this entire experience?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once you graduate, you\u2019ll receive your internationally-recognized <em><i>International Color Consulting Professional (ICCP)<\/i><\/em> certification! Remember: this ALSO serves as your official designation, too. Not only will this look exceptional on your resume &#8211; it&#8217;ll be sure to impress all future clients and\/or employers alike![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Read the full Color Consultant Course breakdown and curriculum <a href=\"\/online-courses\/color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;25102&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Decide_on_Your_Career_Path\"><\/span>Step 3. Decide on Your Career Path<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013725933{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Once you complete your color consultant training, you need to figure out\u00a0<em>how\u00a0<\/em>you plan to approach your career before diving in head-first. Remember what we said earlier: you&#8217;ll be a lot more likely to be successful if you go into things with a game plan in place.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663013734172{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Here, the biggest question to answer is whether you&#8217;d like to be hired by a design business or launch one of your very own.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here are some of the pros and cons for both options:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Joining an Existing Design Business<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; 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