Duration: 1 Year

Transform Your Creativity into a Successful Fashion Career

The Advanced Professional Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Technology is a comprehensive one-year programme designed for aspiring fashion designers, tailors, garment producers, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating stylish and high-quality apparel.

This programme provides intensive practical and theoretical training in fashion design, garment construction, pattern drafting, sewing techniques, and fashion entrepreneurship. Students are guided by experienced instructors and gain hands-on experience through practical workshops that prepare them for both employment and self-employment in the ever-evolving fashion industry.

Whether your dream is to launch your own fashion label, establish a tailoring business, work with leading fashion brands, or become a professional garment technologist, this programme equips you with the skills, creativity, and confidence to achieve your goals.

Programme Highlights

Students will receive professional training in:

• Fashion Design Principles
• Pattern Drafting and Pattern Making
• Garment Construction Techniques
• Sewing and Finishing Methods
• Fashion Illustration
• Measurement and Garment Fitting
• Bridal and Evening Wear Production
• Native and Contemporary Fashion Styles
• Fabric Selection and Textile Knowledge
• Fashion Business Management and Entrepreneurship

The programme emphasizes practical learning, allowing students to develop their skills through continuous studio practice, supervised projects, and the creation of professional-quality garments.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Comprehensive practical training with industry-standard techniques
• Experienced instructors and personalized mentorship
• Hands-on garment construction from beginner to advanced level
• Business and entrepreneurship training for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs
• Creative learning environment that encourages innovation and excellence
• Preparation for careers in fashion design, tailoring, and garment production

Students graduate with a professional portfolio showcasing their creativity and technical ability, giving them a competitive advantage in the fashion industry.

Your Programme Fee Covers More Than Tuition

The programme fee of ₦193,000 is structured to provide students with a complete and rewarding learning experience.

Included in Your Fees:

• ✅ Tuition and classroom instruction
• ✅ Practical workshop sessions
• ✅ Educational Excursion for industry exposure
• ✅ Professional Examination Fees
• ✅ Certificate upon Successful Completion
• ✅ Professional Graduation Photograph to commemorate your achievement

Our goal is to ensure that every student receives quality training and the support needed to develop into a confident and successful fashion professional.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme can pursue exciting career opportunities such as:

• Fashion Designer
• Professional Tailor
• Garment Technologist
• Pattern Maker
• Bridal Wear Designer
• Ready-to-Wear Clothing Producer
• Fashion Consultant
• Costume Designer
• Fashion Instructor
• Boutique Owner
• Garment Factory Supervisor
• Fashion Entrepreneur

The programme also provides the entrepreneurial skills needed to establish and manage a successful fashion business, creating opportunities for financial independence and long-term career growth.

Design. Create. Inspire.

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are awarded an Advanced Professional Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Technology, recognizing their technical expertise, creativity, and professional competence.

At Elinor Catering School’s Fashion Design & Garment Technology Centre, we believe that fashion is more than clothing—it’s a powerful form of creativity and self-expression. Our mission is to equip students with the practical skills, industry knowledge, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to transform their passion into a successful and rewarding career in the fashion industry.