Fashion Design

The Art Institute Online

The Art Institute Online, a division of the highly regarded Art Institute of Pittsburgh, offers convenient, self-paced, accredited online Bachelor of Science degrees and diploma programs in Fashion and Retail Management.  Learn from an established leader in creative arts education. If you have a flair for style and an interest in business, Fashion and Retail Management is the field for you.  Pursue a rewarding career in fashion and merchandising now through the Art Insitute Online, backed by an 85 year commitment to excellence. 

The Art Institute Online's Fashion and Retail Management Bachelor Degree curriculum focuses on how to develop, analyze, and implement sales strategies. Buying and merchandising practices are thoroughly explored, and inventory control and cost analysis skills are developed. Additionally, you'll learn more about the many avenues open to you in this exciting field: buying, coordinating runway shows, sales consultation, manufacturer's rep, and more. Opportunities abound at department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms.  You will be part of the changing face of fashion, from season to season .

The Art Institute Online degree and diploma programs provide you the freedom to attend class anytime – day or night – from anywhere in the world you connect to the Internet. The Art Institute Online, is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).  

Get your Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising at Westwood College Online.  It's fast and convenient to study at your own pace, and in your own environment.  

The fashion industry is exciting, fast-paced, and dynamic; earn your Bachelor's Degree from Westwood College Online, and get your foot in the door to start earning money in this creative and fun field. You'll learn the necessary skills in business, marketing, consumer behavior, retail management and more to help you succeed in the fashion industry. The coursework in this program is comprehensive and diverse.  It blends together the business, human, and creative aspects needed to thrive in the fashion world.

This program focuses on building a strong foundation of marketing, consumer behavior, retail management and business technology, giving students an edge on today's business trends. Coursework in fashion, such as Trend Forecasting, Fashion Product Development, Portfolio Review and Customer Service are an important part of the curriculum. Westwood College believes students in a fashion merchandising program should also take courses in art history, communication, public speaking and critical thinking, to make their education comprehensive.

Other features offered at Westwood College Online include, a no-cost tutoring program and program-specific online library; individual storage space on their online server, for each student, in order to complete capstone projects and portfolios; technical support; career development guidance; and fast-tracked degrees.

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Ashworth University, formerly known as Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI), is a respected, nationally accredited Jewelry Design school offering the following Fashion career training programs:

• Professional Fashion Merchandising Program
  Learn why certain clothes show up in fashion advertising and others never sell. Learn how to plan and produce a successful fashion show, and how consumer fashion trends are set. Join this fast-track field. Lesson topics include Direct Retailing, store organization and management; store layout and visual merchandising, and much more.
• Professional Jewelry Design and Repair
  Learn how to design and craft beautiful, custom jewelry pieces, how to repair and properly size rings and more. Develop your ability to work with all kinds of metals, gems, stones, and watches with this comprehensive course. Lesson topics also include model making, tools and equipment, fabricating and forging, link and chain repair, and designing with wire.
• Professional Retail Management Program
  Study for a fast-paced, exciting career in retail management. This course will prepare you to work in small boutiques, independent specialty shops, department stores and large franchise operations, all of whom need trained, smart professionals to handle the many challenging details of retailing. This comprehensive training program will prepare you for success in the retail arena.

Ashworth University will teach you the skills you need to succeed in the fashion industry!  Learning materials including illustrated textbooks, workbooks, study guides, tools, and supplemental reference materials are delivered directly to your door. Every complete and well-organized lesson, practice exercise, and  online open-book exam will take you one step closer to your new career.  The self-paced courses allow you to learn whenever it is convenient for you.  

Ashworth University (formerly PCDI) also offers a home study high school diploma program.  Pay your tuition monthly, interest free! Enroll online, quickly and easily .

An Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council, Ashworth University also qualifies under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for online and distance learning schools.

Train at home for a new career. Earn a nationally accredited degree or career diploma at home. Monthly tuition is interest-free!

Ashworth University (formerly PCDI) Home Study. Career Training Courses, High School Diplomas, Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees.

Self-paced home study from Ashworth University (formerly PCDI).  Train for a great career in your spare time!

Offering over 80 well respected, nationally and regionally accredited distance education programs, Penn Foster's Creative and Design programs have been designed to give you the skills you need to succeed in a new creative career. The Jewelry Design School allows you to study online, in print, or with a combination of the two; you select the method. Penn Foster's expert faculty and student support staff are dedicated to helping you successfully earn your diploma!  Learn the skills you need to succeed in today's competitive work environment with one of the following Penn Foster Diploma Programs:

• Dressmaking and Design
• Jewelry Repair Technician

Study for your High School Diploma at your own pace, in the convenience of your home, with Penn Foster's accredited High School Diploma program.

Many of the Penn Foster career diploma programs qualify under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for online and distance learning schools.

Stratford Career Institute (SCI) is a respected leader in distance learning, with thousands of students worldwide.  SCI has a reputation for providing high quality career training.  You can obtain quality fashion design or dressmaking training at home with one of Stratford’s Career Diploma Programs. You’ll soon be on your way to a rewarding career that expresses your creativity and vision. SCI offers the following career diploma programs:

• Fashion Merchandising and Design - SCI's fashion design school covers many important subjects including the clothing and textile industries, fibers, design elements, color, fit, fashion advertising, retail opportunities and much more
• Sewing & Dressmaking - Developed by design industry professionals, the dressmaking and sewing curriculum covers pattern making, fabrics, closures, embroidery, sewing for children and much more. The sewing classes also teach you how to create beautiful home decorating items including tablecloths, pillows and curtains.

Traditional fashion design training courses are expensive and inflexible in regards to your current job or family commitments. At SCI, you can get the training you desire right at home.

SCI's training courses are distance education classes; you can study at home, at your own pace, in your spare time. There are no formal classes to attend, so you can study for your  Career Diploma without disrupting your current job or family responsibilites.  All of your study materials and resources are delivered directly to your door, and instructors may be contacted via email or toll-free phone call.  Any required exams may be completed entirely online, or by mail. 

Upgrade your existing skills, learn new ones, or earn Stratford’s High School Diploma through guided independent study at a time and place and pace that is convenient for you!  SCI offers convenient low monthly payments for tuition.  Take a look at one of the exciting career diploma programs now, and begin to map out your future to higher earnings and job satisfaction.

ICS (International Correspondence Schools) offers distance learning certification courses in Fashion, Arts and Design.  The home study learning courses allow you to develop creative skills that interest you without disrupting your current lifestyle. You may study to develop your existing skills or gain a valuable qualification which will impress any potential employer and further your career prospects.  ICS offers the following flexible and cost-effective courses: