The first school in Singapore to provide a full-fledged bag design & production course with industrial standard facilities and a studio environment. The Diploma in Bag Design and Product Development is an exciting design and production course that will encompass everything you need to know to start or supplement a business in bag design.
You will be starting with the fundamentals of materials, learning about the different types of leather and alternatives, their uses, and how to select them. After this, you will gain an understanding of the basic components and production methodology of common bag styles. You will be put under the guidance of expert trainers, where you will be shown and guided through the creation of a range of bag styles from small leather goods (wallets) to briefcases, totes & handbags.
Finally, you will stay up to date in digital marketing trends as you learn how to set up an e-commerce store and use search engine optimization techniques to promote your brand & expand your customer reach.
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Full Time: 3.5 Months
Part Time: 12 Months
TaF.tc's Diploma in Bag Design and Product Development will be conducted in the form of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, role-plays and hands-on activities.
Everything you learn at Tembusu Institute can be applied to your professional life in fashion and will be taught by industry practitioners through interactive workshops, whether online or in Tembusu Institute's Sewing Labs.
Our partners and advisors are as close to home as Thailand or Japan and as far as Italy or the UK. Tap into a professional community built over decades of industry immersion.
Our career support connects you to jobs available on the market, opportunities for further studies, and resources to help you start your own brand.
In this Creating a Digitalised Customer Experience in Retail course on how to become an influencer, you will learn the essential skills and strategies needed to build your personal brand and effectively engage with your audience across various social media platforms. The course covers topics such as identifying your niche, creating compelling content, and utilizing storytelling techniques to connect authentically with your followers. You will also explore best practices for growing your online presence, collaborating with brands, and leveraging analytics to measure your impact and success.
Whether you aspire to be an influence in fashion, lifestyle, fitness, or any other field, this course will empower you with the knowledge and tools to establish yourself as a successful influencer and make a meaningful impact.
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.
Registered Title:Digital Marketing (SEM) in Retail SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:16:00Our 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.
Registered Title:Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to Boost Retail Sales SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:16:00By 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.
Registered Title:Digital Marketing (Inbound Marketing) for Retail SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:16:00Upon successful completion of relevant WSQ modules within the course, you will be awarded the Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment (SOA) by SkillsFuture Singapore. WSQ certification is nationally endorsed and recognised by industry partners. Upon successful completion of relevant non-WSQ modules within the programme, you will be awarded TaF.tc's Certificate of Completion. Students who have successfully completed all modules within the course will be awarded the Diploma in Bag Design and Product Development certification by TaF.tc. For more information please go here to check our accreditations or contact Louise Clement at louiseclement@taftc.org.
Do take note of the following things you are required to have for both class and their assessments. Please check if all of these stated below are in working condition before registering for class.
Not at all! You can enrol for our Diploma programme without any prior experience, as long as you have a passion for fashion!
The Bags Diploma will be split into 5 main categories which will cover the fundamentals of bags, design & sketching, digital marketing, bag making, and a final capstone project to wrap up everything you’ve learnt in the Diploma. More details can be found above!
As an Edutrust and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) certified training centre, with 11 top fashion schools recognising our Diplomas for accreditation programmes like Paris College Of Art and Atelier Chardon Savard, TaF.tc continues to stay in line with leading national and international fashion industry standards.
The Diploma will be done both online Teams, and offline at our Central Plaza campus (Tiong Bahru MRT) and Thye Hong Campus (near Redhill MRT).
Yes we will! We provide mentorships and consultations to further your studies, we’ve got your back!
The courses are conducted in the form of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, and hands-on activities. You will then be assessed on the work you have done with a final evaluation at the end of every course.
Most definitely! Upon completion of your Diploma programme, you will be awarded a hardcopy TaF.tc certificate from us and you can also access the softcopy via your TaF.tc Student App!