With the growing trend of buyers asking for value-added services, only factories who can offer design and product development services can compete in the global arena. Garment manufacturers have to develop their own product development team to meet their buyers’ requirements. It is also imperative to create the most relevant collection in the shortest time for the buyers, as lead time gets shorter. Product development is not just about the creation of new samples – it has to meet the criteria and the needs of the buyers. This course covers the various aspect of product development. From understanding the customers to the creation of design, articulate the various elements of product development and how to meet these challenges in the shortest possible time while giving the buyers the right product at the right time.

Strategic sourcing enhances efficiency and value, ultimately impacting the profitability of any organization. In this essential course, you’ll learn how to develop and implement a sourcing strategy. Conducted in multifaceted approach, you will acquire key skills such as sourcing tactics for various materials, supplier selection, vendor management, negotiation, effective communication and comprehension of import/export regulation and agreement between countries.

In today’s world, buying according to market trends and consumer demands is important to remain competitive in the fashion industry. This course aims to equip you with skills to forecast, budget and plan merchandising assortment with key focus on consumer centric buying and relevancy to market merchandising concept. Conducted in multifaceted manner, get the skills needed to maximize customer satisfaction and create lasting synergy between customer and brand.

Technical drawing is an important tool to turn your creative thoughts into reality. Learn to communicate the details of your garments accurately and clearly to your manufacturer to ensure error-free production. Interpret and Draw Production Sketches

Start evaluating the commercial viability of your design/collection. Learn how to take steps towards fulfilling it through effective cost negotiation and a keen understanding of your costs based on design sketches/samples.

Wish to know how to build quality into your products? Join this course to learn about the principles of quality management, statistical sampling, defects classification, product testing, safety standards, sample evaluation and report writing. The multifaceted delivery will aid you in identifying problem areas and developing solutions to assure quality in the end product.

Take your design from paper to working digital file using computer aided design software such as Adobe illustrator with our digital fashion design course in Singapore. You will learn how to draw various fashion illustrations and render them on this platform to reflect the qualities and details of your design. A must technique for every fashion designer to convey creative concept in a professional presentation with technical specification.

Branding can play a significant part to make your brand stand out from the crowd, particularly in competitive markets. You will have an intensive, interactive, hands-on understanding of how to create your own brand from scratch including your brand name, logo, identifying your unique selling proposition, identifying your target market, brand positioning and developing the sales and marketing strategy.

Starting your own fashion business but unsure of the viability of your business plan? This course offers you a step by step approach to achieve your goal and help you develop a road map for your business. This module covers the creation of retail concept, conduct consumer demographic studies, research and develop sales and marketing strategies, merchandise strategies, financial plans and budgets as well as developing forecasts with action plans for reality checks. A good business plan with financials is time consuming but an absolute essential for you to have a successful business that’s going to survive the initial start-up.

The world of fast fashion moves at an incredible pace, where changes in designs and colours can happen at the drop of a hat. This course will prepare you for the demands of the industry, and create a collection within the shortest possible time. The development of the design collection takes a look at both the inspirations and practical considerations that go into a design collection. Conceptualise your collection through runway shows, forecast information, directional trends and consumer demands. Get in touch with the process every step of the way from size specifications to overseeing the samples to the final fruition of a complete look all within a given scope. From this unique immersive approach, take your first brave steps into the Fashion Industry.

This course will allow you to advance your knowledge on pattern drafting and garment construction. Through hands-on experiences, learn how to draft skirts and pants, and the sewing techniques involved in their construction. Classes mix hands-on activities, demonstrations and lectures to convey learning concepts in a multifaceted approach.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the process involved in creating garments, from pattern drafting to cutting and sewing. With foundational knowledge in drafting and sewing, participants will be equipped to advance their skills in pattern making and sewing. Specifically, the course will focus on basic threading techniques for industrial sewing machines and sewing methods for constructing a basic tee and pull-on shorts. By the end of this course, participants will have gained practical skills in garment construction, enabling them to create basic garments using industry-standard techniques. Additionally, they will have a foundational understanding of the processes involved in mass production and the importance of adhering to industry standards for quality and consistency.

This course will introduce the techniques necessary to draft pattern and sew basic tops. You will learn to develop different types of tops using basic block. This includes knowledge of necklines, collars and sleeve variation in pattern making. Gain these new skills through a variety of practical activities, demonstration and explicit teaching.

In the world of fast fashion today, managing production efficiency to achieve prompt delivery is key to success. Learn the art and science of production tracking and risk management in this course. This course will prepare you to handle multiple processes involved in life cycle of product from design concept to retail floor using production tracking tools.

This course provides the fundamentals and criteria for conducting apparel fit evaluation which is critical in the development of the final pattern draft before the garment goes into mass production. It is highly recommended for anyone involved in the technical design and prototyping process. You will learn how to conduct fit evaluation, identify issues from the fit evaluation, and alter patterns to address the various issues identified.

There has been an increasing focus on environmental sustainability in recent years. Sustainability strategies are now a major concern with higher demand for a reduced carbon footprint and natural resource conservation. To remain competitive, companies need to reduce the social and environmental impact of their supply chains. This course aims to help you address the demand by going in a green direction and building a sustainable fashion brand.

Go beneath the surface and learn various textiles, down to the fibers and the processes involved in weaving, dyeing and much more. This comprehensive course provides you with the ability to identify fabrics by their industry’s name, the fundamental knowledge to help you understand the risks of using certain fabrics, empowering you with the ability to trouble shoot issues related to textiles limitations. You will experience screen printing in class, e-learning and receive a complimentary copy of your very own fabric reference library consisting of 50 – 60 different types of fabric swatches.

Learn all the fundamentals of garment construction in a week. Be exposed to the techniques employed in the fashion industry including how garments are constructed and the various seams and stitches utilized in the different components of a garment. With this knowledge, you can minimize impractical designs that cannot be replicated in mass production, eliminate misinterpretation in sampling and production, and improve communication in production specifications.

This course reverses the process of conventional pattern making by manipulating fabrics on the form before drawing the pattern. This specialized course allows individuals to understand how apparel design and paper patterns can be drafted through draping techniques. Conducted in an active, hands-on approach, student will learn the techniques necessary for design development and developing 3D patterns.

This course aims to give participants a holistic understanding of how patterns and virtual garment samples can be created using Virtual Fit software. Students will be able to evaluate fit and style virtually and create pattern alteration, accessories and trims placement across all garment sizes thus eliminating the need for full-size set samples. Participants will learn to develop virtual library of pattern pieces, fabrics, accessories, trims and prints for their future reference. This course is highly recommended for Virtual Fit users to enhance their skill set.

Our Digital Marketing (SEM) in Retail gives you a comprehensive understanding of Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a powerful tool for businesses to increase visibility and drive traffic to their websites through paid advertising on search engines like Google and Bing. SEM enables businesses to target users actively searching for relevant products or services, delivering ads directly to those most likely to engage.

This course will cover essential concepts, including pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, ad auction mechanics, keyword targeting, campaign optimization, and conversion tracking. You will learn how to set up and manage SEM campaigns effectively, monitor their performance, and understand how SEM complements other digital marketing tactics, like Search Engine Optimization (SEO). While SEO focuses on organically improving search engine rankings over time, SEM provides a faster way to gain visibility and drive traffic through paid methods.

Our Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Boost Retail Sales course teaches you how to improve your website’s organic search rankings using techniques like content optimization, relevant keywords, and enhanced site structure. The aim is to draw in visitors organically, without spending money on ads to appear in search results.

We will explore key topics such as keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link-building strategies through practical examples and real-world case studies. Additionally, you will learn to use analytical tools such as Google Analytics to track and understand website performance and user behavior.

Our Digital Marketing (Inbound Marketing) for Retail course will teach you how to attract and retain customers through valuable content and experiences. You will learn to create engaging and helpful materials, such as blog posts, videos, and social media posts, that solve your target audience problems.

By providing useful information, you can attract potential customers to your website or social media platforms. You can nurture those relationships through email marketing and other personalized communication. Inbound marketing aims to build trust and credibility, ultimately leading to more conversions and loyal customers.

Our Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing for Retail course provides an in-depth look into social media marketing on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Designed for those looking to leverage the power of these popular networks, the course covers key strategies for building brand awareness, increasing engagement, and driving conversions. We will explore essential topics, including audience targeting, content creation, ad campaign management, and data analytics.

Through practical exercises, you will learn how to craft compelling content, optimize ad placements, and use Meta's robust analytics tools to measure campaign effectiveness.