Online Fashion Design Schools

Accredited online fashion design schools and colleges, online jewelry design and jewelry repair training schools, fashion merchandising courses.

Want to enter the world of fashion?  Self-paced distance learning online courses have been designed so that you may complete your coursework quickly, and start a new and excited career in fashion.  

Learn the steps to become a fashion designer, jewelry designer or jewelry repair technician, or fashion merchandising.  These interactive online courses will teach you the skills and techniques you need to succeed in the fashion industry.  

Request information from each of the online colleges listed below to choose the fashion design program that is best for you and your career goals. 

Ashworth College

Ashworth College, formerly known as Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI), offers nationally accredited, self-paced distance learning programs at prices affordable for everyone. You can learn a new career, earn a high school diploma, associate or master's degree in the comfort of your own home. Monthly tuition is interest-free, and all course materials are included -- a bargain price for an unbeatable education!

Study at home for a new career! Ashworth College offers online degrees and career diploma programs including:


  • Certificate in Fashion Retailing
  • Certificate in Jewelry Design & Repair

Learn more about online programs at Ashworth College

Stratford Career Institute

Stratford Career Institute is a well respected innovative leader in distance career education, having trained thousands of students worldwide. SCI has earned a reputation for high quality delivery of career training via correspondence and the Internet. With Stratford Career Institute programs, you complete home study career training courses at your own pace, as your schedule allows. All vocational career program study materials and resources are delivered directly to your door. Your instructors may be contacted via email or toll-free phone call, and exams may be completed online, or by mail. Stratford's flexible career diploma programs work for you!

Now, through distance learning with Stratford Career Institute, you can upgrade your existing skills, learn new ones, or earn Stratford’s High School Diploma through guided independent training at the time, place and pace that is most convenient for you! SCI offers convenient low monthly payments for tuition. Take a look at one of the 58 different exciting career diploma programs now, and begin to map out your future to higher earnings and job satisfaction.

Stratford Career Institute offers the following career diploma programs:

  • Fashion Merchandising and Design - the fashion design school course covers many important subjects including the clothing and textile industries, fibers, design elements, color, fit, fashion advertising, retail opportunities and much more
  • Sewing & Dressmaking - this course was developed by design industry professionals.  The dressmaking and sewing curriculum includes topics such as pattern making, fabrics, closures, embroidery, sewing for children and much more. The sewing classes also teach you how to create beautiful home decorating items including tablecloths, pillows and curtains, and much more.
Learn more about online programs at Stratford Career Institute

Penn Foster Career School

Penn Foster Career School is one of the oldest, largest, and most well-respected distance learning institutions in the world offering more than 80 different high quality, nationally and regionally accredited distance education programs, including Fashion Design and Jewelry Design and Repair Courses.  Study online, in print, or a combination of both - you decide which method best suits your learning style, and your situation. Penn Foster's expert faculty and knowledgeable support staff are dedicated to helping you successfully complete your program and earn your career diploma!  Fashion Design career programs available at Penn Foster:
  • Dressmaking and Design
  • Jewelry Design and Repair
You can also earn your High School Diploma online in the convenience of your home, at your own pace.

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for high school and vocational-technical programs, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for online and distance learning schools. Many of the Penn Foster vocational and technical education programs qualify under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. DANTES qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement, where the situation applies.

Penn Foster Career School offers low-cost, all-inclusive pricing - among the lowest of all career schools - and 0% interest financing and customized payment plans.Learn more about online programs at Penn Foster Career School


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