Certificate / Short-Term Courses
Tailoring & Garment Making
The Tailoring & Garment Making course is a practical short-term programme designed for students who want to learn stitching and garment making from the basics. This course is ideal for beginners who want to build strong tailoring skills for personal use, boutique work, or garment industry jobs.
Students will learn how to take correct measurements, cut fabric, stitch garments, and do finishing work with proper fitting. The training focuses on both hand skills and machine-based stitching, helping learners gain confidence to make simple to advanced garments. By the end of the course, students will be able to stitch and complete garments with professional finishing and neat presentation.
What You Will Learn
- Basic tailoring tools and sewing machine handling
- Measurements, cutting methods, and fabric selection
- Stitching techniques and seam finishing
- Pattern basics and simple drafting methods
- Garment making: blouse, salwar, churidar, frock, skirt, and basic tops
- Fitting, alteration, and finishing techniques
- Button fixing, zipper fixing, hemming, and lining basics
- Basic embroidery and decoration awareness (optional)
Practical Exposure
- Daily stitching practice with step-by-step garment making
- Cutting, stitching, and finishing exercises
- Real garment projects for skill improvement
- Neat finishing practice for boutique-level output
- Simple portfolio preparation support (sample works)
Eligibility
- 8th / 10th / +2 students and freshers
- Housewives, beginners, and boutique aspirants
- Anyone interested in learning tailoring professionally
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, candidates can work as:
- Tailoring Assistant
- Boutique Tailor
- Garment Stitching Staff
- Alteration Specialist
- Self-Employed Tailor / Boutique Owner
2. Fashion Illustration & CAD
The Fashion Illustration & CAD course is a short-term programme designed for students who want to learn how to present fashion ideas professionally through drawing and basic digital design. This course helps learners improve their creativity, sketching skills, and fashion visualization techniques.
Students will learn how to create fashion figures, outfit sketches, and design presentations. Along with manual illustration, the course also introduces CAD (Computer Aided Design) basics used in the fashion industry for designing patterns, layouts, and fashion concepts digitally.
This programme is ideal for beginners, fashion designing students, and anyone who wants to build a strong design portfolio.
What You Will Learn
- Basics of fashion illustration and design presentation
- Fashion figure drawing (basic to advanced level)
- Face, hair, poses, and body proportion techniques
- Outfit sketching and garment detailing
- Colouring methods and shading techniques
- Fabric texture drawing and design rendering
- Introduction to fashion CAD tools (basic awareness)
- Portfolio preparation and presentation skills
Practical Exposure
- Daily sketching practice with fashion figure exercises
- Outfit illustration projects and design boards
- Colour rendering and texture practice
- Digital fashion design demos (basic level)
- Mini project: portfolio set with multiple outfit designs
Eligibility
- 10th / +2 / Diploma / Degree students
- Beginners and fashion design aspirants
- Basic computer knowledge is recommended
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, candidates can work as:
- Fashion Illustration Assistant
- CAD Design Assistant (Fashion)
- Boutique Design Support Staff
- Fashion Portfolio Designer
- Apparel Design Trainee
3. Fabric Painting & Surface Design
The Fabric Painting & Surface Design course is a creative short-term programme designed for students who want to learn fabric art and decorative design techniques. This course helps learners develop skills in painting, designing, and enhancing fabrics for fashion, home décor, and boutique products.
Students will learn different fabric painting styles, colour mixing methods, brush techniques, and surface design patterns. The course also introduces simple design concepts used in the textile and fashion industry, helping learners create unique hand-painted fabrics for garments, dupattas, sarees, cushion covers, wall hangings, and other creative products.
This programme is perfect for beginners, fashion students, boutique aspirants, and anyone who wants to start a small business with handmade fabric designs.
What You Will Learn
- Basics of fabric painting and surface design techniques
- Fabric types and suitable colours for each material
- Brush techniques, shading, and detailing methods
- Colour mixing and design composition
- Traditional and modern fabric painting styles
- Floral, abstract, and motif-based surface patterns
- Outline, filling, and finishing methods
- Fixing and washing care instructions for painted fabrics
Practical Exposure
- Hands-on painting practice on cotton and blended fabrics
- Surface pattern creation and repeat design exercises
- Mini projects: painted dupatta / kurti / saree border design
- Portfolio preparation with multiple sample works
- Finishing and presentation techniques for boutique products
Eligibility
- 8th / 10th / +2 students and beginners
- Housewives, fashion students, and boutique aspirants
- No prior experience required
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, candidates can work as:
- Fabric Painting Artist
- Boutique Surface Design Assistant
- Textile Decoration Specialist
- Handmade Product Designer
- Self-Employed Fabric Painting Entrepreneur
4. Apparel Merchandising
The Apparel Merchandising course is a short-term job-oriented programme designed for students who want to understand how the garment and fashion industry works from a business and production side. This course focuses on garment production planning, order handling, buyer requirements, quality coordination, and basic merchandising processes used in apparel companies.
Apparel merchandising is an important career field in the textile and garment industry because merchandisers connect the production team with buyers and ensure orders are completed on time with the right quality. This programme is ideal for students who want career opportunities in garment export houses, apparel manufacturing units, textile companies, and fashion production departments.
What You Will Learn
- Basics of apparel merchandising and garment industry workflow
- Order processing and buyer requirement understanding
- Fabric and trims knowledge (basic level)
- Production planning and scheduling basics
- Quality checking coordination and reporting
- Garment costing basics and material planning
- Sampling process and approval workflow
- Communication skills for merchandising and industry coordination
Practical Exposure
- Case study-based learning on garment order workflow
- Sample order planning and production scheduling exercises
- Quality checklist and report practice sessions
- Basic documentation practice used in apparel units
- Mini project: merchandising file preparation (basic level)
Eligibility
- +2 / Diploma / Degree students
- Freshers interested in garment industry office roles
- Basic communication and computer knowledge recommended
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, candidates can apply for roles such as:
- Apparel Merchandising Assistant
- Garment Production Coordinator (Entry Level)
- Sampling & Order Follow-up Assistant
- Quality & Merchandising Support Staff
- Export House Merchandising Trainee
5. Garment Construction Workshop
The Garment Construction Workshop is a hands-on training programme designed for students who want practical skills in garment making, stitching, and finishing. This workshop focuses on real garment construction methods used in tailoring units, boutiques, and garment manufacturing industries.
Students will learn step-by-step garment making—from measurements and cutting to stitching, fitting, and professional finishing. The training helps learners improve speed, accuracy, and confidence in stitching different types of garments using proper techniques.
This workshop is ideal for beginners, fashion designing students, tailoring learners, and anyone who wants strong practical exposure in garment production.
What You Will Learn
- Measurement taking and fabric cutting techniques
- Basic pattern drafting and garment layout methods
- Stitching process: seams, darts, pleats, and finishing
- Collar, sleeve, cuff, and pocket attachment methods
- Zipper fixing, button fixing, hooks, and lining basics
- Garment fitting and alteration techniques
- Finishing methods for boutique-level output
- Garment quality checking and defect correction
Practical Exposure
- Daily stitching practice with garment projects
- Hands-on cutting, stitching, and finishing sessions
- Garment making: tops, skirts, frocks, kurtis, salwar sets (basic level)
- Real-time fitting and alteration practice
- Mini project: complete garment making with final presentation
Eligibility
- 8th / 10th / +2 students and beginners
- Tailoring learners and fashion designing aspirants
- No prior experience required
Career Scope
After completing this workshop, candidates can:
- Work in tailoring and boutique units
- Join garment production as stitching staff
- Start home-based tailoring work
- Take advanced fashion designing courses
- Begin small-scale garment making business
6. Textile Printing & Dyeing Workshop
The Textile Printing & Dyeing Workshop is a hands-on training programme designed for students who want practical knowledge of fabric colouring, printing techniques, and surface finishing. This workshop focuses on traditional and basic modern methods used in textile units, boutiques, and small-scale production setups.
Participants will learn how fabrics are prepared, dyed, and printed using correct techniques and colour combinations. The training emphasizes practical skills, colour consistency, fabric handling, and finishing quality, helping learners gain confidence to work with different types of textiles.
This workshop is ideal for beginners, textile students, fashion designing aspirants, and anyone interested in creative fabric processing.
What You Will Learn
- Basics of textile printing and dyeing processes
- Fabric preparation and pre-treatment methods
- Natural and synthetic dyes (basic awareness)
- Tie & dye, block printing, stencil printing basics
- Colour mixing and shade development techniques
- Printing paste preparation and application methods
- Fixing, washing, and drying techniques
- Safety practices and handling of dyes and chemicals
Practical Exposure
- Hands-on dyeing practice on cotton and blended fabrics
- Printing practice using blocks, stencils, and simple tools
- Colour shade matching and repeat design exercises
- Mini projects: printed fabric samples and dyed products
- Finishing and presentation techniques
Eligibility
- 8th / 10th / +2 students and beginners
- Textile & fashion students
- No prior experience required
Career Scope
After completing this workshop, candidates can:
- Work as Textile Printing or Dyeing Assistant
- Support boutique and textile production units
- Start small-scale fabric printing or dyeing work
- Create handmade textile products for business
- Pursue advanced textile and fashion technology courses
7. Fashion Design Practical Workshop
The Fashion Design Practical Workshop is a skill-based training programme designed for students who want real practical exposure in fashion designing. This workshop focuses on developing creativity, improving design sense, and learning the practical steps involved in creating outfits—from concept to final garment.
Students will learn how to understand trends, select fabrics, create design sketches, and work on basic garment design projects. The training also helps learners improve styling knowledge, colour selection, and design presentation skills.
This workshop is ideal for beginners, fashion designing students, tailoring learners, and anyone interested in building a career in the fashion and garment industry.
What You Will Learn
- Basics of fashion designing and design development
- Trend understanding and outfit planning
- Colour theory and fabric selection
- Fashion sketching and outfit illustration basics
- Design elements: neckline, sleeves, cuts, and patterns
- Styling and matching accessories (basic level)
- Design presentation and portfolio preparation
- Introduction to boutique and fashion industry workflow
Practical Exposure
- Hands-on design sketching sessions
- Outfit design projects with fabric selection guidance
- Basic pattern and garment design activities
- Styling practice and design board preparation
- Mini project: creating a fashion design portfolio set
Eligibility
- 8th / 10th / +2 students and beginners
- Fashion designing aspirants and tailoring learners
- No prior experience required
Career Scope
After completing this workshop, candidates can:
- Start learning advanced fashion designing courses
- Work as Fashion Designing Assistant
- Support boutique and garment design units
- Build a design portfolio for future opportunities
- Start small-scale boutique or tailoring business
ICD – Institute of Career Development,
Housing Board Junction,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India