Alison’s free Diploma in Fashion Design is for anyone interested in going into fashion. It equips learners with the foundational knowledge of the industry, provides them with the necessary skills and can help them succeed.

There are many career paths to explore after completing your Diploma in Fashion Design. You can work as a fashion designer, stylist, fashion buyer, creative director, fashion director, writer or blogger. 

Alison’s free online Diploma in Fashion Design explores the history of fashion and explains how past trends influence today’s market. It provides practical design skills and you will study different textile fibres, yarns and fabrics utilized in clothing production and where to source them. The course will also show you how to construct garments and how to create, finance and market your own clothing label.

There are many routes into the industry but two prerequisites are creative flair and determination to succeed. You can take formal or informal training and begin selling your clothes online to begin with. If you want to work for a major label, depending on where you are, you may be able to get an internship or join a training programme. Whatever route you choose, you need to learn about fabrics, making and using patterns and practical sewing skills.