Core Fashion Design Program

Train in garment construction, pattern making, and design—right in downtown Vancouver.

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

Graduate with a Certificate in Core Fashion Design and be prepared to design, construct, and develop garments.

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

Program Overview

Build a foundation in fashion design and garment construction:

You graduate with the skills to design and bring garments to life.

Train in a studio environment focused on hands-on design work:

This is practical training—not theory-based learning.

Design-focused from day one
Build skills through hands-on garment creation
Technical and creative balance
Develop both design ideas and construction ability
Industry-relevant tools
Train using digital and technical design methods
Career-focused approach
Graduate with a portfolio and foundational design skills

Find details on tuition, program length, and how to apply.

"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

Yes. Merit-based tuition awards are available for qualifying students, and government student loans may be an option depending on eligibility.
Our team can walk you through what applies to you.
Programs run on a structured, full-time schedule (approximately 2.5 days per week), with options designed to fit around work or other commitments.
We’ll share current schedule options when you connect with our team.
You’ll graduate with a certificate or diploma depending on your program, along with a portfolio of your work developed throughout your training.
No. All programs are delivered in person.
These are hands-on skills, and training in a studio, salon, or clinic environment is essential to building real ability.
No prior experience is required.
Most students start with an interest and build their skills from the ground up.
You’ll need to meet our general admission requirements.
Our team will guide you through the process step by step once you reach out.
JCI Institute is located in downtown Vancouver:
Suite #200 – 1155 Robson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

You don’t need to have everything figured out. Most students start by exploring, asking questions, and seeing the space before deciding.

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