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Considering 42 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Loyal customers consistently praise the exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive tutors for providing detailed, highly valuable feedback and continuous personal guidance that truly enhances their overall practical learning journey. People really love the flexible, self-paced study structure, noting that it makes managing their education alongside busy daily commitments remarkably easy, accessible, and completely stress-free. However, some people mentioned that certain introductory modules felt a bit basic at first, while also noting that the instructional video lessons could occasionally be more interactive, engaging, and closely related to the specific topics studied.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve really enjoyed my experience studying the Fashion Design course so far. I’ve learnt so much and feel much more confident in my sewing and design skills. I’ve also appreciated being able to w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience l have had with the intitute has been amazing. I was blessed enough to encounter great tutors who has been nothing but helpful. I highly recommend the Fashion Design Institute. You get... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am 58 years old and have always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Deciding to enrol at The Fashion Design Institute is honestly the best thing I have ever done.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katharine is my mentor and coach. She’s so great! It’s working with Katharine that’s inspiring me give the program the highest reviews. This is a fairly new subject to me—in particular the illustrat... See more

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About The Fashion Design Institute

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Fashion is an important way of self-expression through clothing, textiles and accessories. Our Fashion Design Course gives you all of the training and skills you need to create your own clothing and understand the processes involved in developing a garment collection for a personal brand as well as various other important aspects influencing the Fashion Industry.

The Fashion Design Course is delivered online and was designed to be self-paced. The course consists of 12 modules + 12 assignments and students are provided with 12 months to complete the course. Extensions and Advanced Modules can be purchased if extra time is required.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great course

Only halfway through and I'm enjoying the course. I have always had an interest in fashion and I learned things from various sources. I wanted a course that offered structure while teaching different aspects of fashion and this one does just that.

The instructor is available to answer questions and provide constructive criticism to the assignments which are both relevant and engaging. I find this course to be a great option for someone who is just being introduced to the world of fashion or to anyone wanting to put words to the skills/knowledge they may already possess.

The only minor concerns I encountered were some links to articles no longer available or missing examples of things mentioned both in the readings and videos.

16 September 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Hi Noëlla,

We are so pleased to hear you are enjoying the course and finding its structure beneficial for your fashion education! It's wonderful to know that our instructor's availability and the relevance of our assignments are contributing positively to your learning experience. We truly appreciate you highlighting how the course serves both newcomers and those looking to articulate existing knowledge.

We also appreciate you bringing the broken links and missing examples to our attention. We are actively working to update and refresh our course materials to ensure all resources are current and accessible. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve the learning experience for everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Value for money

The experience l have had with the intitute has been amazing. I was blessed enough to encounter great tutors who has been nothing but helpful. I highly recommend the Fashion Design Institute. You get more than you pay for.

7 September 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Hi Cathrine,
We are so happy to hear about your amazing experience with us and your positive encounter with our tutors. We truly appreciate your high recommendation of the Fashion Design Institute!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The modules felt overwhelming at the…

The modules felt overwhelming at the beginning, but once you start and follow the instructions it very easy to understand. So far I’m very impressed with the knowledge I’ve gained, I’m glad I’ve enrolled.

4 September 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We are glad to know that the initial learning curve was overcome and that our modules became easy to understand. Thank you for the 5 stars Marcia!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's an amazing way of learning when…

It's an amazing way of learning when you're working, it's given me time to push my Fashion passion and l'm grateful for this lnstitute, nothing complicated, everything is organized,from lectures,modules and even the student app is user friendly.l absolutely recommend it to anyone who's too busy ,here you'll study at your own pace ,time and anywhere.

1 September 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Thank you so much, Gladys! We’re thrilled to hear the flexibility and organisation of the course have helped you pursue your passion for fashion alongside work. We really appreciate your recommendation! ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve really enjoyed my experience…

I’ve really enjoyed my experience studying the Fashion Design course so far. I’ve learnt so much and feel much more confident in my sewing and design skills.

I’ve also appreciated being able to work through the course at my own pace, which has allowed me to balance my studies with my other commitments.

Overall, it’s been an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and I’m excited to finish up and put my new skills into practice!

26 August 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Thank you, Simone, for your kind review! We’re pleased to hear you’re enjoying the course and growing in confidence as you develop your sewing and design skills. It’s great to know the flexible study format is helping you balance your learning with other commitments. We wish you every success as you complete the course and continue your creative journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent online learning for fashion creativity and curiosity!

As an online learning environment for a creative industry The Fashion Design Institute sets the bar. The online content and video tutorials are great, the assessments enable creativity and curiosity while relevant to the core learnings and the tutors and support staff are readily available, helpful and understanding. Highly recommend for anyone in the industry, wanting to be or simply a lover of the art of fashion!

23 August 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We are so happy to hear that our online learning environment, content, and video tutorials have met your expectations. We are especially pleased that our assessments foster creativity and curiosity, and that our tutors and support staff have been helpful and understanding. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation, Prudy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This course has been incredibly…

This course has been incredibly informative and interesting. The instructors are kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. I would highly recommend taking this course to anyone interested in learning about fashion design!

15 August 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Thank you so much, Ruby! We’re delighted to hear you found the course informative and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience with our tutors. We really appreciate your recommendation! 😊✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love, love, love.

I like that they don’t just give you the modules to learn by yourself there are videos in each module to help you understand what you are learning.

It is nice that you can message the lecturers and ask questions, when you don’t understand and when you get your marks back the lecturer in detail tells you why you got that mark, what you missed and what you did well in.

So far my course is going well and I’m living the experience and that I can go at my own pace, no deadlines so no stress.

7 August 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying your course and finding our video modules and lecturer feedback helpful! It's wonderful to know that the ability to learn at your own pace is contributing to a stress-free experience. We truly appreciate your positive feedback, Zuki.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fashion design online

I can go at my own pace and I usually receive positive grades and valuable constructive feedback.
I also liked the affordable payments by breaking them up monthly.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Hi Albert,
We're so glad you appreciate the flexibility and the constructive feedback you've received. It's wonderful to hear our payment options are helpful too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience !

The manuals are very informative and I have learnt a great deal about the fashion industry. The assignments were easy to do and it was something that I enjoyed doing.

31 July 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We're so happy to hear that our manuals were informative and helped you learn about the fashion industry. We're also glad you enjoyed the assignments! Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Hafeezah.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous course

This is a great course for anyone wanting to become a fashion designer and learn more about the industry. I love the way the modules are set out and I really look forward to the challenge of each new assignment. The flexible, self-paced learning structure really works for me. I have a great tutor Katharine Giles and lots of support.

14 July 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the fashion design course and finding the structure and self-paced learning beneficial. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us Sarah!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I love the course and the detail that…

I love the course and the detail that it goes in and explains the fashion and where fashions was created and where it is going. I also think the assignments are so fun an innovative.

29 June 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Thank you for your lovely review, Zandri! We're so glad you're enjoying the course and having fun with the assignments. Wishing you all the best with your fashion journey! ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The assessor Kathelene is very prompt…

The assessor Kathelene is very prompt with the responses if you need help or guidance,the student support is quick with responses .

25 June 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We are so glad to hear about your positive experience with our team. Thank you for your kind words, Stella! :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Marilyn's review

Hi,
What made my experience interesting was the availability of the tutor, and the very well explained course notes and videos.
This institute allows even very occupied workers to study at their pace and the tutor feedback is always very helpful.
There are so many aspects of fashion design that are taught, which makes it is very interesting.

23 June 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We are so glad to hear you found the tutor availability, course notes, and videos helpful! It is wonderful that our flexible approach allows busy individuals to study at their own pace and that our feedback is beneficial. Thank you for your kind words, Marilyn.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Issues resolved fast and efficient

Had problems with a module which was quickly resolved so could focus on next one. Very fast and organised team.
Excellent learning varies style of fashion.

18 June 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Thank you for your great feedback, Samantha! We’re delighted that the issue with your module was handled quickly and efficiently, allowing you to stay on track. It’s fantastic to hear you’re enjoying the diverse fashion content as well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Course

I'm really enjoying it so far; it's been great. The layout is easy to navigate and access. The courses are interesting and fun without being too overwhelming. The feedback is wonderful and very detailed, which I very much love. All the material is engaging and educational. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who loves fashion.

11 June 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Thanks so much for your great review, Camryn! We are so glad you are enjoying the course and appreciate your positive feedback! We are happy to hear you find the layout easy to navigate and the material engaging. Really appreciate you taking the time to write this; it means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love this course

I love this course. I can set my own pace and the feedback is on point. The concepts are clearly described, either thru the videos or the module materials. I highly recommend it.

2 June 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

We are so happy you are enjoying the course and its flexible pace! We appreciate your kind words about our materials and feedback. Thank you for the recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made the right choice of enrolling in…

I made the right choice of enrolling in The Fashion Design Institute because I love everything I'm learning now! Quality of teaching materials are superb!
The course is very constructive, well prepared and up to date. Instructions videos are very good.
Thankyou so much for the team of FDI you guys are amazing! Thanks also to my tutor Katharine she is amazing in her feedback and insights in all my assignments. It was always very helpful especially for me who is an aspiring Fashion designer!
I've been learning tons of knowledge and information in this course!
Thankyou FDI hats off to all of you!

28 May 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Here's a warm reply you could use:

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ma Elsie! 😊

We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the course and finding the learning materials, videos, and assignments so valuable. It's especially rewarding to know that the feedback and guidance from Katharine have helped support your journey as an aspiring fashion designer.

Your enthusiasm for learning shines through, and we're thrilled that you feel confident you made the right choice in joining us. We wish you continued success as you build your skills and pursue your passion for fashion design.

Thank you for being part of the FDI community! ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great learning experience…

I love several factors of the operation of the school.

1. Easy access to lectures, materials
2. Layout of each module is succinct and easy to follow
3. Access to personal tutor has always been easy and responses very promptly.
4. The ability to set my own pace has been useful

20 May 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Carlos! 😊 We're so pleased to hear that you’ve enjoyed the flexibility of the course, easy access to materials, and support from your tutor. It’s great to know the course structure and self-paced learning have worked well for you. Wishing you continued success with your studies!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Terrific online opportunity to learn or…

Terrific online opportunity to learn or refresh fundamentals of creating fashion eg, design elements and principles; fabric characteristics and choices. Design of assignments helpful to consolidate skills however I would recommend to the module writers to clarify assignment instructions as they are vague and I have found discouraging feedback can be unhelpful. On the whole - good refresher.

14 May 2026
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Reply from The Fashion Design Institute

Hi Jay, thank you for sharing your feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. We’re pleased to hear that you are finding the course a helpful refresher and that the assignments support your learning along the way.

We also appreciate your comments regarding assignment instructions and feedback. If anything feels unclear, please remember you can message your tutor directly through the Message tab in your student area. Tutors are there to help clarify requirements and provide guidance, and opening that conversation can often make a big difference. We have checked in with your tutor now, and she will send you a new message, so any concerns can be discussed directly 😊

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