Course overview
Do you dream of showcasing your artistic flair by creating beautiful clothing ranges? Take the next step in your professional development with our online fashion design courses.
We offer both Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses. Both give you the chance to learn from senior experts within the fashion industry, and provide you with the opportunity to enter an exciting, dynamic and glamorous profession.
Job outcomes
- Fashion designer
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
Students typically complete their event management courses within the following timeframes:
- DIPLOMA LEVEL – 24 WEEKS
- ADVANCED DIPLOMA LEVEL – 31 WEEKS
Entry requirements
There are NO previous employment or educational requirements to enter into either course level. You can enrol directly for the Diploma or Advanced Diploma without having previous qualifications.
Course features
- Fast-track your career in fashion
- Study a course that has been designed in consultation with the fashion industry
- Save time and money by learning remotely rather than in person
- Have access to your own personal tutor for support and guidance
- Study at your own pace, allowing you to fit your fashion design course around other commitments
- Receive a 10% reduction in your course fee by paying upfront, or choose our interest-free weekly payment plan
Professional recognition
Accredited by the IAPCC
Delivery
This entire fashion design course is carried out remotely via distance learning. Also called correspondence learning, this gives you the flexibility you need to fit your studies into your lifestyle. It is particularly useful if you need to balance your studies with existing commitments, such as work or family. It is also a convenient option if you want to fast-track your learning.
You can work through our course material and assessments at a time and place that suits you, wherever you are in the world. And throughout the programme, you will be supported by your own personal tutor.
Our fashion design course has been tailored to be highly relevant and engaging too, helping to ensure that you get the most from your studies.
Subjects
What is fashion?
Why we buy
Fashion history
Fashion categories
Garment design and drawings
Materials
Sketching designs
Pattern-making and manufacturing
Textile and sewing knowledge
Sketching by hand
Computer-aided design (CAD) skills
Creativity
Finding your ideal job
Types of employers and positions
Finding jobs: advertised positions and unadvertised positions
Your portfolio, resume and cover letter
Interviews: how to prepare, how to dress, make a great impression, questions to expect, following up and discussing salary
Business plans
Your marketing plan
Your financial plan and projections
Choosing a name
Equipment and supplies
Fabric supply
Manufacturing needs
Hiring assistants or contractors
Outsourcing
Price setting
Define your market
Type of garments
Who will wear your designs
Your price range
Your unique selling point (USP)
Promotional tools
Advertising, websites, catalogues and publicity
Finding wholesale buyers
Speciality stores and boutiques
Trade shows/runway shows
Getting into a fashion magazine
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is an independent and private provider of online education.
ICI students are given skills that will change their employment prospects and increase their value to employers. The Institute listens to employers via its strong links to industry.
The Institute currently offers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of adult learners regardless of location or prior experience and education.
