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Your Award And Recognition
Your Diploma
The Diploma of Professional Styling from the British College of Professional Styling is awarded to successful graduates of this course.
The practical knowledge and experience you will have acquired throughout this stylist course is also of enormous importance.
At the end of your course, you will have acquired a level of skill where you can take on any styling assignment you choose.
Your ID Pass
In addition, you can apply for your free British College of Professional Styling Identification Pass. This pass identifies you as a professional stylist and can prove to be an important tool in the course of your work.
The ID pass has a three year expiry, but graduates can purchase an updated pass when required.
You’ll also find your pass may open many doors for you. It may even assist with negotiation of professional discounts on many of your expenses including clothing, cosmetics and fashion accessories.
Turn Your Passion for Fashion into a Professional Styling Career
Flexible, accredited training you can complete at your own pace – with real industry guidance.
Flexible and fully online
Learn from industry professionals
Earn your diploma in professional styling
Accredited by IARC and IAPCC
Course starts soon - learn at your own pace
Fully Flexible And Online
No due dates or assignment deadlines, you work on the course at times that best suit you.
Recognition Of Studies
Obtain your Diploma and ID Pass.
Flexible Payment Options
Payment plans offered over three, and six months, or pay upfront and receive a £50 discount. Looking for a different payment schedule? Get in touch, we'll be happy to help.
12 Detailed Course Modules
Easy to use, detailed modules that become an invaluable guide for you long after graduation.
7-Day Money Back Guarantee
Should you decide this course is not for you, just get in touch by email within 7 days of your course start date to request your money back.
Personalised feedback on every assignment you submit from a successful stylist.
Personal Feedback From Your Tutor
Your Course at a Glance
Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist's Course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as a professional stylist.
Download the free course guide! It's extremely comprehensive and it will answer your questions about the course contents and course fees.
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Countries and Territories
The British College of Professional Styling is a division of International News Syndicate LTD. Our directors and principals have been involved in all aspects of media work, training and distance education for over 35 years.
We are an international training company with students in more than 80 countries and territories. The principles of styling are similar the world over. However our course has been individually revised and designed to suit the needs of students living and working in the United Kingdom. Your Diploma of Professional Styling and ID Pass from the British College of Professional Styling are posted to you when you successfully complete your course.
Through online course delivery and email communication, the College is able to assist you every step of the way.
The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist's Course is designed as a structured training program.
Why study with the British College of Professional Styling?
Freedom
This course will give you the opportunity to learn the skills required to be a successful professional stylist from the comfort of your own home.
Professionalism
Work directly with working professional stylists with a proven record of success.
Flexibility
The course is conducted totally online and delivered to you over your choice of 12 or 24 weeks. It is self-paced, and you can take up to a year to complete the course.
The British College of Professional Styling
Download the free course guide! It's extremely comprehensive and it will answer your questions about the course contents and course fees.
There are more jobs for stylists than there are competent stylists to fill them.
There is an insatiable demand for professional styling. 99% of advertising agencies, fashion and lifestyle magazines, retail fashion stores, TV shows, business and corporate identities and celebrities in the public eye rely heavily on freelance stylists. Their work is used in magazines, brochures, catalogues, TV commercials, live concerts, TV programming, public relations and by people requiring a particular “image”.
And, if you prefer a sales-orientated career, selling or working with fashion garments, accessories and merchandise – you’ll find abundant work here too.
Make no mistake; you need professional knowledge and skills to succeed as a stylist. However we know The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist’s Course can provide you with these as long as you have ambition and the willingness to learn.
There are no rules to being a successful stylist. You need no specialised skills or qualification other than the desire to succeed. A successful stylist does not have to be gifted. Every professional stylist was once a complete beginner. Success is primarily a matter of knowing how to go about it.
Download the free course guide! It's extremely comprehensive and it will answer your questions about the course contents and course fees.
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"Styling has always been my passion, and this course helped me turn that passion into a career. Now, I am doing what I love - helping others discover their best, most confident selves through fashion and image consulting." - Zena J
Study at Your Own Pace
Complete in as little as 12 weeks, or take up to a year.
Expert Feedback from Professional Stylists
Personalised guidance on every assignment.
Learn Diploma and ID Pass
Proof of your training & access to styling perks.
Career-Focused Learning
Learn to launch your own freelance styling business or work in fashion media.
Why Study with the British College of Professional Styling?
Learn directly from experienced UK stylists and industry professionals while enjoying the flexibility of an online, self-paced course you can complete from home. You’ll gain practical skills for careers in personal styling, editorial and image consultancy, earn a recognised Diploma in Professional Styling, and receive personalised support every step of the way. Get into professional styling with no prior experience.
With over 15 years of experience in styling education, we’ve helped thousands of students turn their passion for fashion and personal image into successful careers. Your journey could be next.
- Building and refining personal wardrobes
- Fashion and editorial styling for photoshoots
- Colour, fabric, and trend analysis
- Colour theory & materials relevant to suppliers
- Building a portfolio & launching your design services
What You’ll Learn
The British College of Professional Styling is proud to have assisted many people to designing success, or to have played a part in them developing a niche career for themselves.
The British College of Professional Styling is an affordable and accessible way to pursue your professional styling career. With flexible payment options and course guarantees, this course allows you to study with ease and peace of mind. Because the course is provided entirely online, you can study from anywhere in the world.
For your assurance, we offer a 7-day Free Examination. This allows you to examine the first tutorial for seven days. If you decide for any reason whatsoever not to proceed within this period, the College will offer you a full refund of any fees paid.
Discounted Full Payment
One-time full payment.
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Deposit and 3 monthly instalments.
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Basic Payment Plan
Deposit and 4 monthly instalments.
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Relaxed Payment Plan
Flexible Payment Options To Suit Every Budget
COLOUR
Tutorial seven explores the power of colour. By an in-depth exploration of colour, you will understand colour theory and psychology, how to assess your client’s natural colouring, how to develop colour palettes, the visual effects of colour and how to work with black and white. This tutorial also explores fabrics, how to work with different fabrics and care techniques. This tutorial concludes with assignment five.
PERSONAL STYLING
Personal styling is a challenging and dynamic role which you as a stylist can explore. In this tutorial you will learn the basics of what it means to be a “personal stylist” or “image consultant”. This tutorial also offers practical advice on how to deal with clients, understanding their needs and their body, individual features, developing a core wardrobe, working with accessories and looking rich on a budget. This tutorial concludes with assignment six.
MALE MAKEOVERS
Dressing males offers unique challenges which you as a stylist need to prepare for. This tutorial will equip you with knowledge such as body analysis, dressing for work and leisure, making impact, different cuts of male clothing, as well as practical tips and advice for helping male clients with style, colour and maintenance. This tutorial also covers grooming, skin and hair care, make-up and quick fix solutions.
WARDROBE STYLING FOR FILM, TELEVISION AND THE THEATRE
The world of film, television and theatre for stylists is a dynamic and challenging environment, which is explored in tutorial four. This tutorial is the behind the scenes look at what is required of stylists within these environments, and the importance of good styling as part of creating characters and narrative. It also explores on-set etiquette and the practicalities of your work for this sort of styling work. This tutorial concludes with assignment four.
THE FLEXIBLE STYLIST
Your work as a stylist challenges you to make yourself available and willing to handle new and important areas of production. These areas and roles are explored in tutorial five, which covers fields such as prop styling, food styling, visual merchandising and retail displays. The tutorial also explores the roles of light and colour within these fields, as well as how to create atmospheres of aesthetic pleasure and intrigue.
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FASHION’S MOST INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS?
This tutorial builds on previous knowledge to explore fashion’s most influential designers. It then goes on to more practical elements of a stylist’s work, such as your kit, troubleshooting, working with children and animals, as well as creating your portfolio to land your next job.
INTRODUCTION TO STYLING
This introduction sets a solid foundation to the exciting and dynamic world of styling. You will be introduced to what it means to style in different environments and for different clients, and be introduced the wide range of opportunities for stylists. You will be presented with the evolution of fashion to help you understand where it’s progressing, as well as a handy glossary of terms to prepare you for the rest of this course. Tutorial one concludes with assignment one.
ELEMENTS OF STYLE AND TRENDS
Building on tutorial one, this tutorial explores essential knowledge of fashion, to help you understand modern trends. This tutorial explores the relationships between visual balance, colour and fashion, as well as assessing styles and trends. This tutorial also offers a glossary of clothing descriptions, and concludes with assignment two.
STYLING SPECIFICS
Tutorial three explores the world of a stylist, from employment, tricks of the trade, to knowing what to expect on a shoot. This tutorial covers the practical elements of working as a stylist, such as understanding and setting fees, as well as working with celebrities and high-end clientele. This tutorial concludes with assignment three.
COMMUNICATING YOUR IDEAS
All this knowledge will be rendered almost useless without the ability to effectively express your style ideas. This tutorial covers creating mood and concept boards and adapting traditional designer’s tools for visual communication, to effectively express and communicate to your clients. You will be guided on using and building on experience to build confidence and your portfolio, as well as how to record and format necessary details accurately.
THE ONLINE STYLIST
The internet is a vital tool for the freelance stylist. This tutorial shows how to promote yourself and your business online, through websites and blogging. It offers tips on optimising your blog with search engines, as well as marketing essentials. This tutorial encourages you to think about your career path, as well as offering a final glossary for professional stylist. This tutorial concludes with assignment seven.
BUSINESS FOR STYLISTS
To make sure you excel as a stylist, tutorial twelve is a practical guide on building your styling business. It explores marketing, retaining and creating clients, getting booked, managing your portfolio, business aspects such as invoicing, pricing and keeping records. To conclude, this tutorial offers a course summary, and assignment eight.
Course Content
Learn professional styling with us and be more confident in your skill set and services!
BUSINESS FOR STYLISTS
To make sure you excel as a stylist, tutorial twelve is a practical guide on building your styling business. It explores marketing, retaining and creating clients, getting booked, managing your portfolio, business aspects such as invoicing, pricing and keeping records. To conclude, this tutorial offers a course summary, and assignment eight.
THE ONLINE STYLIST
The internet is a vital tool for the freelance stylist. This tutorial shows how to promote yourself and your business online, through websites and blogging. It offers tips on optimising your blog with search engines, as well as marketing essentials. This tutorial encourages you to think about your career path, as well as offering a final glossary for professional stylist. This tutorial concludes with assignment seven.
COMMUNICATING YOUR IDEAS
All this knowledge will be rendered almost useless without the ability to effectively express your style ideas. This tutorial covers creating mood and concept boards and adapting traditional designer’s tools for visual communication, to effectively express and communicate to your clients. You will be guided on using and building on experience to build confidence and your portfolio, as well as how to record and format necessary details accurately.
MALE MAKEOVERS
Dressing males offers unique challenges which you as a stylist need to prepare for. This tutorial will equip you with knowledge such as body analysis, dressing for work and leisure, making impact, different cuts of male clothing, as well as practical tips and advice for helping male clients with style, colour and maintenance. This tutorial also covers grooming, skin and hair care, make-up and quick fix solutions.
PERSONAL STYLING
Personal styling is a challenging and dynamic role which you as a stylist can explore. In this tutorial you will learn the basics of what it means to be a “personal stylist” or “image consultant”. This tutorial also offers practical advice on how to deal with clients, understanding their needs and their body, individual features, developing a core wardrobe, working with accessories and looking rich on a budget. This tutorial concludes with assignment six.
COLOUR
Tutorial seven explores the power of colour. By an in-depth exploration of colour, you will understand colour theory and psychology, how to assess your client’s natural colouring, how to develop colour palettes, the visual effects of colour and how to work with black and white. This tutorial also explores fabrics, how to work with different fabrics and care techniques. This tutorial concludes with assignment five.
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FASHION’S MOST INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS?
This tutorial builds on previous knowledge to explore fashion’s most influential designers. It then goes on to more practical elements of a stylist’s work, such as your kit, troubleshooting, working with children and animals, as well as creating your portfolio to land your next job.
THE FLEXIBLE STYLIST
Your work as a stylist challenges you to make yourself available and willing to handle new and important areas of production. These areas and roles are explored in tutorial five, which covers fields such as prop styling, food styling, visual merchandising and retail displays. The tutorial also explores the roles of light and colour within these fields, as well as how to create atmospheres of aesthetic pleasure and intrigue.
WARDROBE STYLING FOR FILM, TELEVISION AND THE THEATRE
The world of film, television and theatre for stylists is a dynamic and challenging environment, which is explored in tutorial four. This tutorial is the behind the scenes look at what is required of stylists within these environments, and the importance of good styling as part of creating characters and narrative. It also explores on-set etiquette and the practicalities of your work for this sort of styling work. This tutorial concludes with assignment four.
STYLING SPECIFICS
Tutorial three explores the world of a stylist, from employment, tricks of the trade, to knowing what to expect on a shoot. This tutorial covers the practical elements of working as a stylist, such as understanding and setting fees, as well as working with celebrities and high-end clientele. This tutorial concludes with assignment three.
ELEMENTS OF STYLE AND TRENDS
Building on tutorial one, this tutorial explores essential knowledge of fashion, to help you understand modern trends. This tutorial explores the relationships between visual balance, colour and fashion, as well as assessing styles and trends. This tutorial also offers a glossary of clothing descriptions, and concludes with assignment two.
INTRODUCTION TO STYLING
This introduction sets a solid foundation to the exciting and dynamic world of styling. You will be introduced to what it means to style in different environments and for different clients, and be introduced the wide range of opportunities for stylists. You will be presented with the evolution of fashion to help you understand where it’s progressing, as well as a handy glossary of terms to prepare you for the rest of this course. Tutorial one concludes with assignment one.
Course Content
Learn professional styling with us and be more confident in your skill set and services!
Do you have a passion for fashion or an eye for putting together winning outfits?
If you’ve ever wondered how to become a fashion stylist or dreamed of helping others look their best, professional training can help turn that passion into a rewarding career.
The British College of Professional Styling’s Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist’s programme is a comprehensive fashion stylist course designed to teach you the practical skills used by professionals in the styling industry. This flexible fashion styling short course provides the knowledge and confidence needed to start working as a stylist or develop a strong foundation for a career in fashion.
Designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed, this personal styling course offers a unique opportunity to develop a full- or part-time career as a freelance fashion stylist, become a personal stylist, or pursue work across the many creative industries where stylists are in demand today. The programme also introduces many of the skills used in an image consultant course, helping you guide clients in improving their overall style and personal presentation.
Why become a Professional Stylist?
A career in personal styling is exciting, lucrative and rewarding. It will provide the opportunity to indulge your passion while you make a living doing something you love. It also offers a unique opportunity to develop a full or part-time career, be your own boss and set your own hours. If you love fashion and get great satisfaction from helping others feel their best, then a career in personal styling may be perfect for you.
How much does a Professional Stylist Earn?
Working as a freelance stylist can allow you the opportunity to set your own pay rate. As a general rule, freelance stylists may charge by the hour (anywhere from £20 to £100 per hour depending upon the gig), or offer a package including a certain number of services or hours for a fixed fee. There is flexibility to design a business model around what best suits you and to make a healthy living doing something that you love.
What are the opportunities in Professional Styling?
The work opportunities for fashion stylists are many and varied. A skilled fashion stylist can find work opportunities in:
Personal styling/image consulting - providing advice or assistance for clients on how to improve their look and select clothing and accessories for themselves
Personal shopping - selecting clothes for a client
Runway or show styling - styling fashion parades, or TV personalities for shows or events
Commercial styling - styling images or looks for advertising
Editorial and Fashion styling - styling images for media publications such as fashion magazines.
Along with many other areas such as: Wardrobe Styling, Catalogue Styling, Prop and Set Styling, Product Styling and even Food Styling.
" I feel that both as a nurse and a personal stylist, I can really make a difference for my clients. " - Alice B
" Thanks to my personal tutor's positive and engaging support, even as a beginner stylist, I feel confident to start my new professional journey in the styling industry. " - Aggie W
Read what our graduates say
The British College of Professional Styling is proud to have assisted many people to designing success, or to have played a part in them developing a niche career for themselves.
Establish a full or part-time career as a professional stylist.
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