Creative people often have creative ideas – but too many of them, which is not always a blessing. They have no idea where to start, and they have no knowledge of the business side of things. A majority of the designers today have not been to design school. They had ideas but they had to figure out things on their own.

This course eliminates the struggle associated with becoming a fashion designer. 

• You get step-by-step instructions and real-life examples
• You learn how to fit your new job or business into your busy life
• You understand how to decide what to do and what not to
• You get a clear picture of the kind of fashion that makes the most sense for you

You’re hired! These words are music to your ears if you prefer working with an established label or a famous fashion house. Through this course, you will explore the fashion job market and the salaries that are on offer. You will be thrilled to find out how TTA can support you in landing yourself a plum job as a fashion designer with growth prospects, helping you reach great heights in the fashion world.

• How does campus placement work
• What is the placement track record
• The different jobs and profiles in the fashion design field
• What is the norm in terms of starting salary
• Understand the growth potential in the industry
• The competition that exists for job seekers
• What kind of support do students receive from the college
• Can dreams of being a sought after and popular fashion designer be fulfilled by working for others

Everything from licences to legalities to how the fashion industry works is covered in this course.

• What are the different licenses you will need
• Who do you approach for those licences and how to ensure you get them
• How to make sure your business is completely legal
• The different fashion seasons, when to sell and when not to - how it all works
• Various ways of selling your product and how it affects your business
• The amount of money you will need

The course encourages you to understand and gain knowledge of the 4 C’s paramount to succeed in the fashion industry, whether you’re looking at a job or your own business.

• Who and where is your qualified prospect, your ideal customer - who is in NEED of what you’re offering
• What would your company culture be
• The concepts you would be working on developing
• How to research competition and keep their heads spinning
• Zeroing in on your specific niche in fashion that you can relate to 

This course shows you how you can have customers making a beeline for your products even before you launch your product.

• Steps to start building your clientele TODAY – even before you have your product
• Why it is important to start looking for customers before you start your business
• The do’s and don’ts of product development plus customer development
• How to attract and engage your clients
• The art of crafting catchy marketing strategies
• How to ‘DESCRIBE’ and ‘PROMOTE’ your products

You will learn all about the expenses and costing in this course, from what you would need to start and the different areas that cost money, to the expenses involved in achieving profitability.

• How to estimate accurate costing and pricing of your fashion business
• What funding sources can you explore
• What kind of expenses are involved to ensure you have on hand a profitable business
• Examples and case studies showing what other successful designers spent on their businesses
• Why to spend money on specific areas of the business and why to be tight-fisted in other areas
• How to bring down operational costs, enjoying higher profitability

In the course, you will learn everything about Finding Fabrics and Suppliers.

• Where to find the perfect fabrics & suppliers in small and large quantities, based on your need
• Learn about the various fabric shows that showcase a huge variety of fabrics
• Where you can buy fabric – fabric mills or wholesale sellers
• Recommended fabric companies you can buy with your eyes closed
• How to ensure you safeguard yourself from fly-by-night operators offering low-quality fabrics

This professional course touches on every aspect of fashion designing and selling your product. It trains you in how you approach your first production in a way that spells success from day one

• Secrets to finding and identifying the right master tailors, pattern makers, sample makers
• Finding the best manufacturers
• What to expect in terms of pricing for the creation of your product
• The steps you take to a finished sample line – how it works
• Why you should give your all to your first product sample
• How to ensure perfection from the first product
• Understanding the timeline for product completion
• Dealing with pattern makers and how to help them give their best
• Checklists you should make before venturing on product creation

This course leads you to the D-Day – the selling phase. You have gone through the grind and you have your clients waiting. It’s time to sell!

• How to create effective order forms and invoices
• The perfect photo shoot – how it is done
• A look at other terms and deliveries
• A look at planning a perfect display of your products
• Your own fashion design website – with you at the helm as a Professional Fashion Designer

You will learn how to open your own boutique and how you invite the clients you have amassed during your preparation phase.

• The nitty-gritty of starting your own boutique
• How to create encouraging emails inviting your buyers
• The perfect way to approach buyers
• How to sell to stores
• How to sell directly to consumers
• Taking orders and accepting payments