Certificate Course • FAD101

Fashion Basics - 3 Month Certificate

Learn the core principles of fashion design — from sketching and color theory to sewing and garment construction. Build your first wearable piece and develop a sketchbook of original looks.

About the Course

This 3 month Fashion Basics course introduces students to the creative and technical foundations of fashion design. You’ll learn fashion sketching, color and fabric theory, hand-sewing, and garment construction — building confidence to turn ideas into real garments.

  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends
  • Certificate: FAD101
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Core Modules

Fashion sketching

Fashion Sketching Fundamentals

Learn how to draw and visualize design ideas through basic fashion sketches.

Color and fabric theory

Color Theory & Fabric Identification

Understand how fabrics, textures, and color harmony shape design outcomes.

Sewing techniques

Basic Sewing Techniques & Hand-Finishing

Explore stitching methods, hemming, and garment finishing techniques.

Garment construction

Garment Construction Fundamentals

Learn pattern basics and how to assemble simple wearable garments.

Fashion terminology

Fashion Illustration & Portfolio Development

>Learn how to visualize and sketch your fashion ideas, creating professional illustrations and a portfolio that showcases your unique style.

Fashion terminology

Fashion Vocabulary & Design Terminology

Build essential language and professional knowledge for communicating fashion concepts.

Fees & Schedule

  • Tuition: ₦214,000
  • Registration Fee: ₦5,000
  • Total: ₦219,000

Flexible payment plans available. Contact admissions for instalments and scholarship options.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles as junior fashion designers, pattern makers, or sewing technicians, or start their own creative fashion projects.

Junior Fashion Designer Pattern Maker Sewing Technician Independent Creative
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  • Start Date: February 14th 2026
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Certificate: FAD101
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