Description

Course Name: Certified Fashion Trend Forecaster

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/AT/CFTF/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Fashion Trend Forecaster course is designed to develop expertise in analyzing, predicting, and interpreting fashion trends that influence consumer behavior and the apparel industry. Participants will learn methodologies for researching cultural, social, economic, and technological factors shaping fashion trends.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

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Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Fashion Trend Forecasting: Overview of Fashion Trend Forecasting, Role of Trend Forecaster in the Fashion Industry, The Evolution of Fashion Trends, Key Factors Influencing Fashion Trends, Understanding Trend Cycles and Lifecycles, The Importance of Cultural, Economic, and Social Contexts.

Module 2: Trend Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Trend Forecasting, Primary and Secondary Data Collection Techniques, Analyzing Consumer Behavior and Preferences, Utilizing Social Media and Digital Platforms for Trend Insights, Trend Watching and Observational Techniques, Historical Analysis of Fashion Trends.

Module 3: Fashion Industry Analysis and Trend Influencers: Analyzing Fashion Shows, Runway Collections, and Designer Influence, The Role of Fashion Icons, Celebrities, and Influencers in Trend Creation, Impact of Global Events and Movements on Fashion, Technological Innovations and Their Influence on Trends, Sustainability and Ethical Considerations in Fashion Forecasting.

Module 4: Color and Fabric Trend Forecasting: The Role of Color in Fashion Forecasting, Understanding Color Psychology and Consumer Perception, Predicting Fabric Trends Based on Materials and Textures, Seasonal and Cultural Influences on Color Trends, Color Palettes and Their Application in Collections, Tools and Software for Color Forecasting.

Module 5: Forecasting for Apparel and Accessories: Trends in Clothing Silhouettes and Styles, Forecasting for Footwear, Bags, and Jewelry, Emerging Fashion Categories and Niche Markets, Creating Trend Boards and Mood Boards, Predicting Fashion Trends for Different Market Segments, Analyzing and Mapping Fashion Forecasts for Retail.

Module 6: The Business of Trend Forecasting and Future Directions: How Fashion Forecasting Drives Product Development and Merchandising, Trend Reports and Their Role in the Fashion Supply Chain, Developing a Trend Forecasting Strategy for Brands and Retailers, Ethical and Sustainable Fashion Trend Forecasting, Future Technologies in Fashion Forecasting (AI, Big Data, Virtual Reality), Building a Career as a Fashion Trend Forecaster.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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