VDA Academy, by Virtual Design Assistant, Presents:
Procurement Playbook
Becoming a successful Virtual Design Assistant requires a deep understanding of how Interior Design Firms generate revenue. With our Playbook, you can swiftly become the Design Firm's most invaluable asset.
There are many programs out there to teach you color theory, drafting, and rendering tools, but VDA Academy's Procurement Playbook is the only course teaching you the skills Interior Designers are looking for today.
When I was in school, I was not familiar with procurement as it pertains to Interior Design. Once I started interning and later working for Design Firms, I quickly found that being highly skilled at Procurement was the key to becoming the firms most valuable employee.
📈 Improved efficiency: This course will teach you how to streamline the sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of products and services, which can help you save time and complete projects more efficiently.
💰 Cost savings: By learning procurement strategies and techniques, you can negotiate better prices with suppliers, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize your spending, ultimately improving your profit margin.
🤝🏽 Stronger supplier relationships: A procurement course will give you the skills to identify and select the best suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships effectively. This can lead to long-term partnerships and better pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
👩🏽💼 Risk management: Procurement courses often cover risk assessment and mitigation strategies, which can help you identify and address potential risks related to suppliers, products, and services.
🧠 Enhanced market knowledge: Stay updated with the latest trends, materials, and products in the interior design industry. This knowledge can help you make better-informed decisions and provide more innovative solutions to your clients.
🏅Competitive advantage: By improving your procurement skills, you can differentiate yourself from competitors and position your interior design business as more professional and well-rounded.
🗒️ Improved project management: Procurement is an essential component of project management. By learning the intricacies of procurement, you can better manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring the successful completion of your projects.
What are people saying about VDA Academy?
"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program! It has not only expanded my understanding of wholesalers but has also provided invaluable insights into client engagement and the essential considerations for project workflow – a topic that I found particularly challenging before.
Julia also encourages us to reflect on how we see ourselves as designers and my personal career aspirations. The questions she posed were incredibly beneficial.
I was very happy with the guidance through the portfolio project. I was able to practice each section and it was great to solidify all the knowledge and feel way more confident in my future design projects!!
Thank you so much for this program Julia!"
--J.B.
"I gained a ton from my experience from VDA Academy. Coming right out of [interior design school], I felt frustrated by the lack of exposure to wholesalers in our curriculum. I had high hopes that my degree and internship experience would land me a great job. I had a few interviews, but was not able to answer questions about wholesalers, even though I emphasized that I am willing to learn.
This course provided me with more practical knowledge and confidence than my entire three-month internship. Now, I feel much more prepared and self-assured in my job search."
-T.M.
I’m Julia, your guide to becoming a productive and profitable interior designer
Since starting Virtual Design Assistant, I’ve worked with hundreds of design firms and matched them with virtual design talent nationwide. I learned essential lessons with each client that helped me put my best foot forward and earn more money for them. This made me an invaluable resource, and I want you to be the same. In this job market, it is more than ever to be not just a great designer, but a great professional.
Thank you for trusting me on your journey, and good luck in your career as an interior designer!
A true first step in building your own design practice
🌟 Master the dynamic and multidisciplinary field of procurement in interior design.
🏡 Efficiently manage the sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of products and services throughout your interior design projects, effectively meeting your procurement objectives.
🎓 Set yourself apart in the job market for an increasing number of employers who value procurement certification for interior designers.
📈 Boost your career prospects with enhanced knowledge, skills, and a professional network in interior design procurement.
🔑 Become a complete interior design professional. Our comprehensive curriculum explores all aspects of procurement in the interior design industry.