Short course

Fashion Design.

The Fashion Design Course equips students with practical skills to design and construct stylish, functional garments. Learn from professional industry experts at one of the best Indian universities. Gain hands-on experience in blouse, shirt, skirt, trousers, children’s wear, women’s wear, and wedding gown production. Master tailoring techniques, fabric selection, pattern making, and trend-based design to build a strong foundation for a successful fashion career

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Award: Certificate
Intakes: Every 2 months

Practical80% of learning is labs, projects and real scenarios.

Overview

About the course.

The Fashion Design Course equips students with practical skills to design and construct stylish, functional garments. Learn from professional industry experts at one of the best Indian universities. Gain hands-on experience in blouse, shirt, skirt, trousers, children’s wear, women’s wear, and wedding gown production. Master tailoring techniques, fabric selection, pattern making, and trend-based design to build a strong foundation for a successful fashion career

Level: Professional certificate course focused on one practical skill set.
Campus: Nima-Kanda and Spintex, Accra.
Mode: On campus; evening and weekend batches available for people already working.
Intakes: A new intake every two months: January, March, May, July, September and November.

What you’ll study

The syllabus.

Students have the flexibility to choose any course they wish to pursue based on their interests and career goals.
Course 1 – Blouse Production
Design and produce stylish blouses with modern and traditional cuts and detailing.
Course 2 – Children Wear
Learn the specific techniques and measurements required for making safe and comfortable children’s garments.
Course 3 – Shirt Production
Create formal and casual shirts with attention to collars, cuffs, buttons, and fit.
Course 4 – Skirts Production
Draft and stitch different types of skirts including pencil, A-line, and pleated designs.
Course 5 – Trouser Production
Master the construction of trousers including waistband fitting, zip placement, and tapering styles.
Course 6 – Wedding Gown Production
Learn to design, layer, embellish, and tailor elegant bridal gowns with professional finishing.
Course 7 – Women’s Wear Production

Outline shortened here. Ask admissions for the full module list.

Entry requirements

Who can apply.

Requirements

Basic understanding of computers and IT.
WASSCE / SSSCE, a certificate in IT, or relevant work experience.
A personal laptop (minimum Intel i5, 8 GB RAM) is recommended.

Documents to bring

A valid photo ID (Ghana Card, passport or student ID)
Your results slip or certificate
One passport photograph

Fees

Tuition, January 2026.

Fees
Ghanaian
Single Course – GHC 1,500
Dual Course – GHC 2,500
Non – Ghanaian
Single Course – $ 200
Dual Course – $ 300
Duration
10 weeks for single course

Confirm the current fee with admissions before paying.

How to apply

Five steps to a confirmed place.

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Apply online or at either campus. Documents are reviewed once your application fee is received.

01
Register
Create an account and apply online.
02
Pay application fee
Pay the one-time application fee.
03
Submit documents
Once your fee is received, submit your documents.
04
Choose Payment Plan
Accept the recommended plan or choose your own.
05
Pay school fees
Once your documents and payment plan are approved.

Admission deadlines

Degree programmes (BSc)

Session 1: Opens first week of November · closes last week of March
Session 2: Opens first week of April · closes last week of August

Intakes

Diplomas & short courses

A new intake starts every two months.

Intake months: January, March, May, July, September, November.

Common questions

About this programme.

How to apply for the Fashion Design Course at SIIMT?

Apply online through the SIIMT application portal or at the Nima-Kanda or Spintex campus, pay the one-time application fee, submit your documents, agree a payment plan, and pay your fees. SIIMT then issues your admission confirmation and Student Portal login.

Do I need any prior experience to join the course?

No prior experience is required. This course is beginner-friendly and starts with foundational modules in sewing, fabric selection, and design basics.

What skills will I learn in this course?

You will learn sewing techniques, pattern drafting, garment construction, tailoring, fabric selection, fashion sketching, and portfolio building. Optional courses include blouse, skirt, trouser, wedding gown, and women’s wear production.

What are the career opportunities after completing the course?

This includes: Fashion Designer: Create original designs for clothing lines and collections; Tailor/Dressmaker: Provide custom tailoring services for clients; Stylist: Style individuals, celebrities, or work in media & editorial; Pattern Maker: Draft and modify patterns for manufacturers or brands; Boutique Owner: Start your own fashion label or boutique business; Costume Designer: Design costumes for films, theater, and television.

Are there any optional/specialisation courses available?

These help tailor your learning to your interests or career path. Yes. You can choose from a range of optional specialisations such as: Blouse Production, Children’s Wear, Shirt Production, Skirts Production, Trouser Production, Wedding Gown Production, Women’s Wear Production.

Can I pursue the Fashion Design Course part-time or online?

No, part-time and online options are not available for this course.

How we teach

Taught the way the work is done.

Most of your time is spent doing: labs, projects and real scenarios, guided by practitioners who have done the work themselves.

Industry practitioners: Learn from lecturers with real-world experience.
Updated syllabus: A modern, industry-aligned curriculum for a changing world.
Career support: Guidance, mentorship and pathways to the job market.

More about SIIMT

80^%of learning is practical: labs, projects and real scenarios.

Accreditation and recognition

SIIMT is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to offer undergraduate programmes in affiliation with the University of Cape Coast (UCC), registered with CTVET for technical and vocational education, and accredited at Tier 2 by Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), with progression toward Tier 1 accreditation underway.