The fashion industry employs hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and the global fashion industry is estimated to be worth over a trillion US dollars. It’s an industry experiencing huge growth.
Moreover, the history of fashion is intertwined with politics and wider culture – so studying it gives you an insight into the lives of people from bygone eras, as well as a window into our own world.
From free short courses to more in-depth ExpertTracks and Microcredentials, where you’ll develop expertise around your chosen subject, our exciting range of fashion courses will inspire you to explore the industry.
The size and scope of the industry make fashion one of the most interesting subjects to explore – not only for its creativity and innovation, but also as a resource-hungry industry increasingly trying to grapple with issues of sustainability.
Pressure is being placed on the apparel market to embrace a more environmentally holistic approach to how it makes and sells clothes.
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world, with the introduction of ‘fast fashion’ feeding vast amounts of synthetic waste material into natural ecosystems.
In our sustainable fashion courses, you can learn about topics including how to create a sustainable brand, how fashion links to the Sustainable Development Goals, and the impact of fashion on biodiversity.
When it comes to building a fashion brand, fashion professionals require business acumen in marketing, manufacturing, communication and digital. So if you’re interested in the fashion industry, but you’re more intrigued by the business side rather than the design element, you’ve come to the right place.
Our fashion business courses will teach you about topics including fashion entrepreneurship, consumer behaviour in fashion, and fashion business models. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop skills in fashion management and creative brand development.
Learning these skills will help you to achieve your dreams of running a successful fashion business and allow you to create a meaningful connection with consumers.
By enrolling onto one of our fashion courses, you can examine all of these issues and more and gain an insight into the fashion industry.
Whether you’re interested in fashion design, fashion management, brand identity or sustainability, we have something that’ll make you stand out to employers.
We’ve partnered with renowned institutions like the London College of Fashion and Institut Français de la Mode to bring you cutting-edge insights from the industry. You’ll be taught by experts in their field, alongside an international community of learners and like-minded fashion enthusiasts.