Certified Men’s Image Consultant

Learn How to Work With Male Clients and Expand Your Business! MALE IMAGE CONSULTANT CERTIFICATION COURSE Train to be a Certified Male Image Consultant Train as a Men’s Image Consultant and grow your business even more. Menswear is one of the fastest growing on-line shopping categories according to Women’s Wear Daily. The reason is because men are becoming savvier about dressing well and are taking ownership of their wardrobes and style. In this course the student learns how to do a professional and complete ten step consultation and to begin practicing consulting with male clients. Online course is open to the student 24 hours per day. The course duration is up to 8 weeks and the student can start as soon as they register and purchase. The course can be completed at the students pace. Students have access to forums, groups, wikis, social media, resources and materials at all times. The following is a basic topic Overview of the interactive video tutorials in this course. Course includes audio, video, interactions, mini-quizzes, exercises and exams: 1. The Ten Steps of the Male Image Consultation 2. Initial Consult/ Client Intake + Budgets 3. Complete Photo Shoot (Before Head-shot) 4. Measure, Determine Body Type + Proportion 5. Determine Facial Shape + Scale 6. Review Body Language + Color Analysis 7. Determine Clothing Styles + Fit 8. Process a Style Persona Session 9. Complete a Closet Edit 10. Wardrobe Style Edit and Curation 11. Pre-Shopping + The Shopping Trip 12. Style Tips for the Male Client 13. Professional Dress 14. Business Casual 15. About Fit + Tailoring 16. Optional Consultations to Offer Clients 17. Men’s Wear Clothing Silhouettes 18. Business Basics for Consultants 19. What Do I Charge? 20. Forms + Size Charts Five Assignments 21. One Final Exam: 25 Multiple Choice, True/False, 3 Essay Questions 22. Two Final Essays 23. One Niche Market Statement Project 24. One Final Styling Assignment – students must complete a digital photograph/ styling project 25. FINAL PROJECT – Identify 12 mixed and matched coordinated outfits by description, include details and accessories. 26. FINAL EXAM = 25 true/false, multiple choice and essay questions BONUS MODULES ADDED: The Cultural Elements of Men’s Fashion and Style: Race, Ethnicity, Sex, and Class – is a course within a course (Bloomsbury Academic) created to enhance your learning experience and knowledge as a Men’s Image Consultant. This course introduces the learner to the historical components of men’s clothing and how looking back at fashion can impact design today. This course explores the new changes in menswear, style, and fashion. The purpose of it is to expose students to a diverse array of men, their fashion styles and choices. Students should not consider this as an exhaustive list of men’s fashion, but a beginning, and build upon the readings and references. Each lesson will conceptually educate participants about men and their various lifestyles in addition to fashion influences and movements of the following periods in history: Lesson 1. The 1700s: The Age of Elegance and the French Revolution Lesson 2. The 1800s: Romantic and Victorian Periods Lesson 3. Early Twentieth-Century Men’s Fashion (1900–1950) Lesson 4. Men’s Fashion Mid-Twentieth Century to the Present Lesson 5. Men’s Fashion in the ‘60s and ‘70s Lesson 6. The Transformation of Contemporary Men’s Fashion Lesson 7. Menswear Since 2010 Summary Menswear – Fit Menswear – Color Menswear – Fashion Assigned videos and discussion articles are included to provide an understanding of the ideas to be discussed in class. The additional articles listed as resources within the lesson plans will allow students to explore particular areas of men’s lives and fashion in more depth. COURSE INFO LESSON LINEUP CLICK HERE TO OPEN BONUS Business Start Up Seminar There are ten parts (10 one hour seminars) to this BONUS course and we will be reviewing each of these crucial start-up steps in depth. Students are offered tutorial videos within the seminar along with interactive exercises and will be tasked with projects designed to stimulate starting a business today! Participants have 30 days of access to the seminar and can review as many times as needed in that 30 days. 1. Introduction 2. Getting to Know Your Image Business 3. Legal Basics 4. Marketing + Promotion 5. Branding + Logo, Image, Name 6. What Do I Charge? 7. Your Online Marketing Toolbox 8. Build a Successful Business (your services, speaking, customer service skills) 9. Creative Promoting 10. Business Start Up Info Bonus course: Color Analysis: Learn how to drape, identify undertone, experiment with hue, tone and temperature. Certification course readies the consultant for professional color consulting. Grade Scale is standard: Grading Policy – Overall assessment for this course is based on critical writings, discussion question responses, essays, group collaborations and pop quizzes. 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 = F “the right mix of elements I was looking for – focus on male clients, comprehensive, and not too expensive. ” Ludwig, CMIC Textbook/s Male Image Consulting Made Easy by Gillian Armour, CMIC Volume 2, ISBN 978-1481071819 This Business Called Image; An Owner’s Manual by Gillian Armour, CIP Volume 2, ISBN 978-1479183043 In addition to knowledge of Male Image Consultation Steps the stated learning objectives for this course include: Identify Five Male Body Shapes Identify Five Facial Shapes For Men Process A Ten Step Male Image Consultation How To Test A Hairstyle And Facial Hair Sample Online Using An Online Dressing Room Program I Can Try Clothes On A Male Model Identify A Jacket Silhouette Style Appropriate For Two Male Shapes Course outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to complete the following actions to help clients achieve success and to build their start up business: Complete The Steps Of A Male Image Consultation From Initial Consult Through Client Intake And Interview Understand The Concepts Of Measure, Fit, Tailor And Styling For Men Successfully Determine Wearable Clothing Styles (Interview, Date, Dinner, Presentation Etc.) Process A Style Persona Session (Ten Men’s Fashion Personas) Complete A Wardrobe Style Edit And Curation Use Their Knowledge Of Shopping (In-Person, Online, Follow Up) Plans, Concepts And Procedures Identify And Describe Ten Coordinated And Styled Outfits For Men Materials: All materials are included in the cost of the course. Student/ Course Professional Training Manual Free e-book “Your Image Talks; Career Manual” Male Image Consultation Survey Male Measurement Charts Male Size Charts Male Body Shape Determination Guidelines Male Client Creative Fashion Profile 8 Piece Capsule Wardrobe Worksheet Closet Edit Questionnaires and Forms Confidentiality Agreement Form Your Fee’s Worksheet Client Invoice Template Monthly Income Template Male Application and Measurement Charts Personal Style Questionnaire and many more PLUS – graduates of this program receive a bonus business start up course with modules training you on website design, sales skills and more. Features Overview At FSI we love empowering our future consultants with products and knowledge to help them expand their styling business quickly. Here is a partial list of the gifts and benefits you get when joining our training programs and becoming a part of the Fashion Stylist Institute family: Professional certification by the leading certification company in the fashion styling and image consulting industry Platforms hosted by amazon web services – a highly secure and robust platform Aws provides fast and efficient portals, so our learners are never slowed in their online learning process High quality training portals and material designed for effective online learning Continuing education credits, units, and badges (digital backpack) Training hour reports to add to your resumé Video resources – free fashion video library Free fashion articles library Access to consultant discussion groups while on campus Access to wiki’s, blogs, and forums where you can interact, network, and get advice Private chat options with your instructors Free video mentoring sessions Templates for business and marketing planners Tip sheets for starting your business Over 50 marketing and promotional ideas to increase business and get clients Marketing strategies spreadsheets One-page business plan vision and objectives worksheet Press release templates Course manual and slide notes Free graduate listing and web page on our robust “hire a consultant” directory Free customizable forms to help you in your new business Free e-book “This Business Called Image” with step-by-step guidelines for starting your business QR code badge html snippet to add to your website for easy credential referencing (clients can click to read about your specialties online) Multiple style worksheets, manuals, books, and white pages included Free graduate directory listing and personal web page with review/star options Ongoing access to global image and style networking groups Updated daily news and rss fashion feeds Monthly industry news blasts Image tools to help you grow your business Curated resource lists of suppliers – tools, content, and resources to grow your business First notifications for events, special prices, new courses Access to free webinars Free business startup course and interactive participation with your instructor … but most importantly the greatest gift is the one you can give yourself – the feeling you get when you are a part of something really great that is helping YOU build your success story! Accreditation Details *CEU’s are NOT required in order to operate a consulting practice but are awarded as evidence of completion. Final certifications and reports will state the student’s name, course of study and CEU’s, ILU’s and Training Hours earned. FSI CEU’s – FSI is a continuing education training institute and as such can offer Continuing Education Units. FSI CEU’s are awarded based on the following grade scale A through B = 80% to 100% score and the following achievements: Completion of all training modules, quizzes, final certification exam, discussion group participation, learning objectives, training objectives, feedback, evaluation and testimonial. One CEU equals ten contact training hours. FSI learner training hours are recorded within the learning portal. Students and administrators have access to these reports at all times. CEUs were created as a way to document education and training in specifically developed activities for adult learners in a variety of disciplines. One CEU is defined as “10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction.” FSI created its CEU program based on the fundamentals set down by I.A.C.E.T. (the standard for continuing education credits). FSI’s instructional programs seek to enrich graduate’s knowledge, improve their skills, and develop their business opportunities. FSI training also adheres to the core competencies for image study set down by major image associations. These core competencies are noted in each course introduction. I.L.U. = FSI is an authorized ILU awarding entity. FSI awards ALL graduates International Learning Units. The ILU is the standard awarding unit for all professional/ certificate based online courses. The ILU teaches to the objectives of the course and hence the student achieves professional knowledge and is tested for this achievement and to earn certification status. In order to earn ILU’S students must achieve all learning objectives listed, pass a final exam with an 80% score, complete all essays, pop quizzes, contribute to discussions and demonstrate appropriate verbal and written etiquette. The competencies for earning this award are detailed within the course portal on the students account. One ILU is equal to ten hours of recorded training time. TH (Training Hours) = this course awards training hours. Training hours can be used to record achievement for required documentation for higher career certifications. Graduates of this course are provided with an officially documented tally of their training, study and online time participation. Earning CEU’s is not a requirement for studying with FSI, however, learners who need CEU’s in order to fulfill other educational requirements (advanced applications for example) will need to complete their own associations approval prior to CEU awarding by FSI. Contact us if you have questions or concerns regarding CEU’s. Badge Program All graduates of FSI receive an online education digital badge upon graduation. This digital badge indicates they have achieved education from a Certified Education Credit and Training Hour Awarding Course. Digital badges are recognized as proof that students have successfully completed disciplines in online fashion education and have passed final exams that qualify them to train and work in their badge title discipline. FSI digital badges are embedded with code custom to the student’s achievements. When placed on your website (or other templates) these badges direct your potential employers, clients or school admins to your certification skill set. *Only those graduates with registered IP addresses and complete course results are eligible to use this digital badge. Students successfully completing requirements for certification will be sent access to links for posting their badge upon course close. Clients seeking confirmation of legitimate badge use and graduate details can contact us at any time. We act as a powerful referral and resource network for our graduates and other professionals. Students are encouraged to list their websites, blogs and professional credentials with us at no charge. Certification: learners completing all course expectations and objectives successfully are awarded PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION from Fashion Stylist Institute. Graduate feedback about this course: “I am a graduate with an engineering degree after which I went on to engineer people’s clothes and personal styles. With a family background invested in garment exports, it was no surprise that my passion was elegantly altered into the fashion industry. For the last seven years I have steered my Men’s fashion store as their style and fashion Director. With this experience I wanted to enhance my specialization and that’s how I landed myself at the Fashion Stylist Institute.com for a Certified Men’s Image Consulting Course. I wanted to get a formal introduction/education on Image Consulting and what better than Gillian Armour’s Certified Male Image Consultant Certification. Before this experience, I could say that I was ‘A Sheep without a Sheppard’. I had no understanding on how to go about with a consultation, although my years of experience helped me address clients. GA’s CMIC program taught me at a very concise and practical way to carry forward my consulting business. Armed with a portfolio of services for men’s image consulting and the tailoring experience, I am able to package and present myself better. Furthermore, I think I am from those lucky few who managed to experience the new Ipad version with an interactive module. This helped me understand the manual better and more illustratively. Your presentation was crystal clear, leaving me with no doubt in my mind. Your certification has given me a formal introduction to men’s clothing and how to present myself to my clients. I now make a conscious effort with my etiquette, dressing style and non verbal communications. The ABCD of Image Consulting! Osman Razak, Certified Men’s Image Consultant, India” “For quite some time, I had been going through the various courses on image consultancy which are available online but the vast majority dedicated just a small portion of the syllabus to male clients. You can imagine how happy I was to come across the male image consultant course. It had the right mix of elements I was looking for – focus on male clients, comprehensive, and not too expensive. I found the content to be concise and to the point, and indeed very helpful. I would have liked more style tips in relation to the different body shapes but a lot of information is available on the net, so this was not much of a problem. Thank you for providing the course. I now feel confident enough to launch my services as a male image consultant. Best regards, Ludwig S., Malta” “This is my second time utilizing your Institute for Image Consulting services and I must say once again it was a thorough experience that will definitely set me apart as a professional Male Image Consultant. The portal is very user-friendly, the course modules are very detailed with course information that is easy to understand, the response rate of professors are expedite and the amount of time given to finish the course is just right. There is no doubt that any potential or prospective student will leave this course well educated to the magnitude that they can use the skills independently or in their business. I have a few requests for Male Consulting even before I started this course and I am very confident that since the completion of this course, my knowledge and execution of a Male Consultation will be way beyond that of a store sales clerk. I am grateful for such a hard working and amazing opportunity and look forward to other courses with the Fashion Stylist Institute. Kind Regards, Atarah Samaroo, Certified Image Consultant, Owner of A. Nichelle & Co. Image Consulting Services” “Fashion Stylist Institute’s Certified Male Image Consultant course was a phenomenal, life-altering experience. 8 weeks, I started with a simple idea about getting into image consulting. Today, not only do I have the basics to start building my consulting business, I believe THAT I CAN. Thank you, Gillian Armour, for making this such a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend this course to any and all interested !” “This course has been amazing. The content is relevant, useful and most of all informative. I especially liked the support provided by both Gillian and Margity. Very quick response whenever there were questions. You both were also very honest and positive with your remarks on submitted assignments. Thank you so much. This is an excellent start for me as i begin my journey to become an image consultant. Thanks again.” “This is an amazing course. I was able to learn and get a deeper understanding in every single concept of the Male Image and Style universe. I highly recommend everyone that wishes to enter this market to take this course to be 100% prepared to take every single type of client.” “This is more than a complete Male Image Consulting course. The course is straightforward and it has everything to start consulting clients. This is the best course that I have ever had.” “The amount of knowledge that I have acquired in this course was beyond my expectations. The attention and feedback provided by the instructors and the support guides and tools were excellent. I cannot advise enough to take this course if you want to become a Male Image Consultant!” “I really like this course because with the I learn every day more about the art of good dress” “Very good course, with a lot of useful information. The modules are well organized and the content is well explained. Also the platform is easy to use. I am very happy that I took this course.” A well thought-out, organized, and informative course that provides great insight into the world of men’s image consulting. Both absolute beginners and those with experience will stand to benefit immensely from this course.” “they provide numerous amount of resources to help you out , great course learned so much.” “This is my third certification with FSI and I will say that the content and knowledge I have gained from it is nothing short of impressive! I know I can offer the best image consulting services for men in my city and that is a fantastic feeling! Thank You FSI and Gillian!” “Great course, I learned some valuable information for working with my male clients. I also value the feedback from the instructors on my assignments as well as the ability to complete the course at my pace.” “This course simply amazing! I really liked the idea of having explanation videos while also having a manual e-book. The course is easy to walk through and complete the assignments. They also provide you with amazing applications to use after you are done. Definitely learnt a lot.” “The MIC course is a comprehensive introduction to the field of men’s consulting. The step-by-step course is easy to navigate, especially with the course book and supplemental material.” “I am pleased to put 5 stars to the Men’s Image Consultant Course because it is very well structured, clear explanations and so much useful information every Image Consultant must know if he/she wants to be successful. I have been guided from general concepts to a more detailed and technical terminology. The assistance is great during the course and it is full of advices, suggestions and software to support you in your professional activity with men. It worths to attend it!”