Academy for Retail Design & Visual Merchandising

Learn Retail Design & Visual Merchandising Online

Learn online with Diana Paiva
16+ years of industry experience

Certificate • Practical Assignments • 8 weeks program

Mastering Visual Merchandising is a Online Retail Design Course for Global Students

Trusted by 1,500+ learners • Certificate • 14 Day Money-Back Guarantee

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On completion, you’ll receive a professional certificate to showcase on LinkedIn and in your CV.

Choose your learning path

Enrollment deadline until September 30th to get special launch prices

Store Design & Merchandising: Maximize the retail space
$11.99
One time

Learn the key techniques to plan & structure retail stores: concept, product sections, layout, experience, visuals

✓ For beginners level
✓ 22 Video Lectures
✓ Certificate of completion
✓ 7 Downloadable resources
✓ Practical ssignments
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Beginner Level Course

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Advanced Level Course

Mastering Visual Merchandising
$41.99
One time
$20.99
For 2 months

Master the key skills to design and deliver retail experiences: strategy, layout, display and comercial guidelines

✓ Intermediate to advanced level
✓ +50 Video Lectures
✓ VM Techniques Across Different Industries
✓ Key metrics to Optimize VM Performance
✓ Neuromarketing tools and strategy
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Embrace the full journey (bundle)

Level 1 + Level 2 Course
$49.99
One time
$24.99
For 2 months

Includes two online courses: Store Design & Merchandising + Mastering Visual Merchandising

✓ Two online courses (Level 1 and 2)
✓ All Included in Mastering Visual Merchandising
✓ All included in Store Design & Merchandising

Learn from an industry expert

diana paiva, instructor and experience visual merchandiser and retail designer

Diana Paiva

Online instructor with +1500 learners worldwide

✔️ +16 years of experience in Retail Design & Marketing & Visual merchandising & Interior design

✔️ Passionate about helping others grow in their careers

✔️ Certified instructor, courses designed for real-world jobs

Worked with big brands like:

+10 other brands worldwide in all industries from fashion, to home decor to tech.

What our learners say

  • “The course is well structured and give a good conceptual overview on all topics that must be taken into account when designing a store. The tests and opportunity to see other students` submissions is a great way to assess the learning.”

    Martina N.

  • “I absolutely loved this course. Good quality video, good material and it is well presented.”

    Frank L.

  • “Very descriptive and information-heavy. Loved the incorporation of the case studies and real-life examples.”

    Kee’nan H.

  • “The content is better than I expected. The videos are easy to follow because they are very well designed. While she is talking, key words appear on the screen, the more complex ideas are supported by images and pictures. I loved it and I am waiting for Diana to release more courses!”

    Valeria V.

WHY JOIN STEER ACADEMY?

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    Learn at Your Own Pace

    Study anytime, anywhere, with flexible online courses

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    Industry-Driven Curriculum

    Gain skills that retail professionals use daily

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    Step-by-Step Guidance

    Clear, actionable lessons with assignments

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    Community Support

    Join a network of like-minded learners and professionals

WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY FOR RETAIL DESIGN

At STEER we empower individuals to build a successful career in Retail design, visual merchandising and customer experience design.

Whether you're a beginner exploring the industry, a professional looking to enhance your skills, or a store owner wanting to maximize your retail space, our online courses will give you the tools, expertise and confidence to achieve your goals.

Join a community where you can progress from beginner to expert, at your own pace, with online courses designed by certified instructors.

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ONLINE COURSES FOR
THE REAL WORK

Our courses mix practical insights with industry best practices, ensuring you gain real-world skills that you can immediately apply. Each lesson is carefully designed with certified learning structures and hands-on expertise, making learning engaging, interactive, and transformative.

Certificate of completion
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Support directly from instructor
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Insights from leading brands
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Technology & Innovation in Retail
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Data-driven decision-making

Retail Strategy & Branding
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Certified instructor
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Practical Assignments
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Exclusive E-books
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User friendly platform

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To enroll in a course:

    1. Create an account on steer.academy

    2. Visit the Courses page

    3. Select the course you want to take

    4. Click “Enroll Now” and complete the payment

    You’ll get immediate access and receive all details via email.

  • Yes! Upon completing any course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that you can add to your resume, LinkedIn, or share with employers.

  • We accept credit/debit cards and PayPal. All transactions are secure and encrypted.

    All prices are listed in US Dollars (USD).

    Your payment will be automatically converted to your local currency by your credit card provider or PayPal at the current exchange rate.

    If you prefer to pay directly in Euros (€) you can now pay using PayPal: CLICK HERE

  • Absolutely. Our platform is fully responsive. You can learn anytime, anywhere, on desktop, tablet or mobile.

  • Yes. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all courses. If you’re not satisfied and have not yet completed 20% of the course in question, contact us at hello@steer.academy to proceed on your refund.

  • Yes! Learners get access to:

    • Our exclusive learner community

    • Peer discussions and project reviews

    • Direct support from course instructor

  • You can reach us at hello@steer.academy or use the contact form. We typically respond within 24 hours.

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