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Personal Stylist Training

Certified training with theory and lots of practice in small classes

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Personal Stylist Training

Become a stylist / personal stylist or fashion consultant - fashion stylist training makes it possible!

The Swiss Fashion Academy in Zurich, a certified training institute, offers a 3-month personal styling course. In our personal styling course, we train specialists for this sector and offer courses and seminars in German. The personal stylist training is ideal if you would like to work as a personal stylist / fashion consultant in the future.

Our school offers the Personal Stylist course in several languages. Some of the practical lessons are held in mixed groups. This is a clear advantage, as it enables exchange with other cultures during the course. You can find our current offer on our website Swiss Fashion Academy

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Personal stylist training - your springboard to working as a personal stylist or fashion consultant

The fashion consultant or personal stylist is a professional who helps clients dress well for different occasions by helping them shop and showing them the cuts, colors and accessories that best suit them, taking into account both physical and psychological aspects. The personal stylist closely follows trends in terms of colors, fabrics, cuts and textures and sometimes also works for companies in the industry, clothing stores or events with segments of the industry, such as collection launches. The fashion consultant not only helps dress their clients, but sometimes also works out brand strategies. With a certification as a fashion stylist, you can also lead personal image workshops.

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Aims of the stylist training, the fashion stylist training in Zurich

The aim of the personal styling course is not only to teach students how to use non-verbal communication tools in terms of appearance and body language to enhance their personal image. Secondly, the course also aims to teach students all the theoretical and practical aspects that help them to choose clothes that suit their personal style and body type. And thirdly, participants should be aware of all the basic design concepts (colors, fabrics, collections, etc.) that are essential for harmoniously combining clothing. Participants will also learn how to analyze, coordinate and plan their clothing purchases to suit their needs, preferences and personal lifestyle. A further aim of the course is to provide the participant with the knowledge to choose clothing correctly so that it makes the wearer attractive, looks authentic and is suitable for the occasion.

Becoming a stylist - description of the theoretical part

The following is a brief overview of the theoretical content of the course:

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Description of the practical part of the personal styling course, the training to become a personal stylist

The theoretical part of the course focuses on the correct use of colors, fabrics and silhouettes to enhance your body type, as well as the selection of suitable clothing. You will also learn which type of clothing is appropriate for which occasion. You will also learn how to choose clothes that suit your personality. You will learn how clothing can be used to enhance your personality and how it can help you achieve your goals. The course also focuses on how to choose clothes that suit you and how to choose clothes that are price-conscious. The course also teaches you how to choose accessories correctly. Finally, choosing the right hairstyle and appropriate make-up will be discussed, as will communication and etiquette.

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Profile of the Personal Stylist:

The job description of a personal stylist is very multifaceted. Primarily, they help their clients to discover a new sense of self-worth and recognize their own potential. They also help their clients to improve their performance and social relationships and build a positive self-image.

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Completion of the Fashion Stylist training

At the end of the Fashion Stylist training, there is a final examination. The final theoretical examinations are assessed and evaluated by the trainer and cover the disciplines of creativity, specialist knowledge and training techniques. If you pass the exam, you will receive a certificate from the Swiss Fashion Academy. The personal styling certificate certifies that you have sufficient specialist knowledge to work independently or to pursue employment in this field, for example as a personal stylist. After completing the course, you can work as a personal stylist or as a fashion consultant, to name just two examples.

Course Details

Location

Zürich

Duration

3 Months

Start Date

26.01.2027

Days & Times

Tuesday
9:00 - 13:00

What's Included

  • Course materials and exam fee
  • Personal support from experienced instructors
  • Modern, practical techniques
  • Certificate upon successful completion

How to Enrol

  1. 1 Choose your payment option (Monthly Installments or Full Payment)
  2. 2 Choose your course start date and schedule
  3. 3 Select your payment method (Online Payment or Pay by Invoice)
  4. 4 Complete your registration and secure your spot

Course Fee

Complete package including course materials, exam fees

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Choose a payment option below to register for this course.

Discounts for the Personal Styling course

Our service promise

Convince yourself of the quality of our courses. Take advantage of the personal consultation and the non-binding trial lesson to get a better idea of the fashion design course.

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

In welchem Format und in welcher Sprache wird der Kurs angeboten?

Der Kurs ist Präsenzunterricht mit zertifizierter Ausbildung, kombiniert Theorie und viel Praxis in kleinen Klassen. Die Swiss Fashion Academy bietet Kurse und Seminare auf Deutsch an und das Programm wird zudem in mehreren Sprachen angeboten; praktische Unterrichtseinheiten finden teilweise in gemischten Gruppen statt.

Was ist im Kurspreis enthalten und welche Zahlungsmöglichkeiten gibt es?

Im Preis sind Kursunterlagen und Prüfungsgebühren enthalten. Zahlungsmöglichkeiten: Vollzahlung oder monatliche Raten. Vollzahlung: CHF 2'195.00 (3% Rabatt bei sofortiger Zahlung, wird automatisch abgezogen). Ratenzahlung: CHF 731.67 pro Monat, ohne Gebühren oder Zinsen. Sie können online bezahlen oder per Rechnung; es gibt Rabatte wie 10% Ermässigung ab dem zweiten Kurs.

Welche Abschlussprüfung gibt es und welchen Nachweis erhalte ich danach?

Am Ende steht eine Abschlussprüfung; die theoretischen Prüfungen werden von der Ausbilderin in den Disziplinen Kreativität, Fachwissen und Ausbildungstechniken beurteilt. Bei Bestehen erhalten Sie das Zertifikat der Swiss Fashion Academy, das Sie befähigt, selbstständig oder angestellt als Personal Stylist / Fashion Consultant zu arbeiten. Die Schule ist eduQua-zertifiziert.

Wie melde ich mich an und sind die Plätze beschränkt?

Die Anmeldung erfolgt online: Zahlungsoption wählen, Startdatum und Stundenplan auswählen, Zahlungsmethode (Online oder Rechnung) festlegen und die Registrierung abschliessen. Die Klassen sind klein und das Platzangebot ist beschränkt; Sie können über das Kontaktformular die Kursausschreibung anfordern oder eine persönliche Beratung vereinbaren.

What does certification means?

Is a Swiss quality certificate for education institutions. It promotes transparency, comparability and quality of continuing education programmes.

Dealing with credit card limits?

- The credit card limit is the maximum amount you can spend with your card.
- With Mastercard and Visa, the card limit is usually higher than with Twint.
- By choosing the payment option “monthly instalment”, you can usually avoid problems with the card limit.

What’s included in the Free Trial Lesson?

- Attend half a day of the class
- Ask questions to the teacher of the course and the school

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