The Design Association operates the DA Academy, which provides a structured programme of training in support of design business best practice.
Design excellence is considered to be a pre-requisite to successful business, however, business acumen is the differentiator to real success.
The DA Academy delivers the training that designers need in whatever environment they work and the NEW DA diploma in Design Business Management delivers the recognition that designers need to operate in a professional, global competitive market.
DA Diploma in Design Business Management
The DA Diploma is a course of 12 training modules aimed at those:
- who wish to enhance and develop their own design business skills
- who want to develop their existing design business
- looking to advance their career opportunities within their organisation
- progressing through the DA Accreditation programme
- designers seeking to understand their clients business model