Fashion Industry & Design Development Program

Train across design, product, and business—right in downtown Vancouver.

Train in-person at our Vancouver campus. This program runs 2.5 days per week, with schedule options designed for busy lives.

18 months

Graduate with a Diploma in Fashion Industry & Design Development and be prepared to work across multiple roles in the fashion industry.

Diploma

1st Year Tuition: $19,900
2nd Year Tuition: $9,900

Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans available—our team can walk you through your options.

$29,800

Program Overview

Build a complete foundation across design, product, and business:

  • Trend forecasting and product development

  • Fashion design and concept development

  • Pattern making and garment construction

  • Buying, merchandising, and retail strategy

  • Branding, marketing, and digital commerce

  • Fashion operations and production processes

You graduate with the flexibility to move across roles within the fashion industry.

What You Learn

Train in classroom and studio environments designed to reflect real industry workflows:

  • Hands-on design and product development

  • Guided projects across design and business

  • Real-time feedback and coaching

  • Portfolio development throughout the program

  • Small class sizes for personalized support

  • Collaborative projects that reflect industry practice

This is practical training—not theory-based learning.

How You Train

  • Complete fashion system training
    Learn how design, product, and business connect

  • No early specialization
    Build a full foundation before choosing your path

  • Industry-relevant curriculum
    Training reflects how fashion brands operate today

  • Career-focused approach
    Graduate with both creative and business skill sets

What Makes This Different

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Program Logistics

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  • "I genuinely owe so much to this program. It changed the course of my life in the best way. When I first started, I was unsure of myself and hesitant to step into something so new and challenging. But from the very beginning, every single one of my instructors believed in me, even before I fully believed in myself. They didn’t just teach me the skills I needed, they pushed me to grow, step out of my comfort zone, and see what I was truly capable of. "

    — Emma C, Graduate

  • "The instructors care about the students and it shows. They also instilled a level of understanding about the number of avenues we could take moving into our careers and mentored us towards what we were interested in. That's what sets JCI apart for me and it's why I would recommend it to someone in a similar position as myself!"

    — Cortney R, Graduate

  • "This is a hands-on program that blends business skills with a creative side, helping the future generation learn how to build, market and manage ideas in today’s fast paced industries."

    — Marina De Paoli, Product Developer at Lululemon

Where JCI Grads Go

Our fashion graduates go on to work in design, product development, merchandising, and brand roles, as well as build their own labels and freelance businesses.

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