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Artisan Certificate

Apparel Technology (Fashion Design)

Apparel Technology (Fashion Design)

Apparel Technology (Fashion Design)

This Apparel Technology (Fashion Design) course is a Artisan Certificate program accredited by NITA.

  • Artisan Certificate
  • 1 year 3 months
  • Fashion and Textile

This apparel technology program provides students with extensive hands-on training in the design, manufacturing, alteration, and fitting of clothing, shoes, and accessories. Through the study of color, fabric, sewing, technique, and design, students will learn the cornerstones of creating garments and offering them to clientele. Students will learn the art of laying, marking, cutting, stitching, checking, finishing, pressing, and packaging garments both for the local and international markets. Students in this field are often creative individuals looking to establish their own brands or to work for reputable designers.

A fashion designer designs and assists with the production of clothing, shoes, and accessories. Fashion designers create and design clothing and accessories. They may specialize in high fashion, ready-to-wear apparel, mass-market clothing, sportswear, evening wear, accessories, or footwear.

Designers research fashion trends to create forward-looking designs. They often rely on design software to create pieces, and they collaborate with designers on projects. At the beginning of a design project, fashion designers make sketches, evaluate textiles, and create a prototype.

In addition to fashion training, many designers learn marketing and business skills. Fashion merchandising experience helps designers get their pieces in retail establishments and market their work to customers.

Career opportunities

  • Fashion designer
  • Garment Constructor
  • Garment Cutter
  • Sample maker

Colleges offering Apparel Technology (Fashion Design) Artisan Certificate

Private College Nairobi County Starehe Constituency
Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
Christian Industrial Training Centre Thika

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Private College Nairobi County Kamukunji Constituency
Christian Industrial Training Centre Nairobi

Christian Industrial Training Centre (CITC) Nairobi is a Technical Training Institute, under the Anglican Church of Kenya, Diocese of Nairobi to equip youths with vocational skills and cultivate... ...read more

Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
Jodan College of Technology

Jodan College of Technology is one of the leading TVET institutions in Kenya, well known for our exciting approach to tertiary education and training. Jodan College boasts modern... ...read more

Private College Nairobi County Embakasi West Constituency
Unity College of Professional Studies

Unity College of Professional Studies is a medium-level training institution whose main campus is at Shepherds Building, Buruburu Phase II Opposite Buruburu Police Station.The college opened its doors... ...read more

Private College Kiambu County Kabete Constituency
Bishop Kariuki Institute of Management

Bishop Kariuki Institute of Management is a fully registered TVET training institution located in Wangige opposite the CDF offices. ...read more

Private College Kajiado County Kajiado East Constituency
International Teaching and Training Centre

International Teaching and Training Centre is a private,  middle level teaching college that aims to equip its students with skills that give them competitive advantage in kenya and... ...read more

Private College Kakamega County Lurambi Constituency
Capacity and Training Institute

Capacity training Institute (CTI) is a facility built to provide community education and skills training using the Apprenticeship Model In communities that have experienced poverty and underdevelopment. The... ...read more

Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
Masinga Institute of Professional Studies

Masinga Institute of Professional Studies (MIPS) College is one of the leading colleges in Kenya offering competitive technical training programs that matches today's workforce needs MIPS is dedicated... ...read more

Public College Nakuru County Nakuru Town East Constituency
Lion Hill Vocational Training Center

Lion Hill Vocational Training Center is a middle-tier public college offering technical courses.The College receives grants by the Kenyan government, meaning students get to pay subsidised fees. ...read more

Private College Nairobi County Dagoretti North Constituency
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians College - Dagoretti

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians College (DMHCC) is a Christian learning institution located in the vicinities of Dagoretti Market (Ndunyu) as largely known.The Institution is managed by... ...read more

Public College Kericho County Bureti Constituency
Private College Siaya County Rarieda Constituency
Bishop Okullu College

Bishop Okullu College is an Anglican Institution of Higher learning that offers diploma and certificate courses across the board.Mission: To build a strong, committed, and visionary leadership for... ...read more

Public College Meru County Tigania East Constituency
Public College Kajiado County Kajiado South Constituency
Masai Technical Training Institute

Masai Technical Training Institute is a Government institution under Technical, Vocational Education & Training Authority (TVETA), under the Ministry of Education. It is situated in Kajiado Town (Along... ...read more

Public College Nyeri County Kieni Constituency
Kieni Technical And Vocational College

Kieni Technical and Vocational College is a middle-level public college situated along Nyeri-Nanyuki Highway at Karicheni on your way to Naromoru Girls.Kieni TVC opened its doors on May... ...read more

Public College Embu County Mbeere South Constituency
Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute

Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute is a public-funded middle-level college located in Mbeere South Sub County of Embu County, 10 KM from Embu town and 2.5 KM. off Embu-Kiritiri... ...read more

Public College Busia County Nambale Constituency
Public College Baringo County Baringo Central Constituency
Baringo Technical College

Baringo Technical College is a public training institution poised to provide the best in post-secondary technical, industrial, vocational and entrepreneurial training (TIVET). The institution is strategically located and... ...read more

Public College Machakos County Kangundo Constituency
ABC Kivi Vocational Technical Center

ABC Vocational training Centre is a tertiary institution registered under TVETA, it has recently undergone a major facelift courtesy of the County Government of Machakos and it is... ...read more

Public College Bungoma County Bumula Constituency
Musakasa Technical Training Institute

Musakasa Technical Training Institute is a Government-funded public college located in Bumula Sub-County of Bungoma County, at Musakasa Market along Netima-Napara Road off Bungoma- Mayanja-Malakisi road. Vision: To Be... ...read more

Public College Migori County Kuria East Constituency
Kendege Technical and Vocational College

Kendege Technical and Vocational College is a middle-level public institution and is a centre of excellence in Mechanical Engineering. Kandege TVC is one of the 60 Technical and Vocational... ...read more

Public College Nyamira County North Mugirango Constituency
Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute

Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute is a Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) center. It was registered as a TVET on 22nd December 2014. It is one of... ...read more

Public College Busia County Budalangi Constituency
Public College Nyeri County Tetu Constituency
Tetu Technical and Vocational College

Tetu Technical and Vocational College is a fast growing public technical institution located in Nyeri County, 10 kilometers from Nyeri Town Off Nyeri-Wamagana Road. Mission: To provide TVET skills... ...read more

Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
Mountain Institute of Business and Technical Studies

Mountain Institute of Business and Technical Studies (MIBS) is a middle-level private college situated in the heart of Thika town. MIBS offers certificate and diploma programs that are... ...read more