Best Online Visual Merchandising Course

Modules Covered
Course Fees and Dates
Entry Requirements

Modules Covered

The course will include 9 modules of study and research work. In this course you will learn:

Basic principles of window dressing and visual merchandising
Store visual merchandising and product presentation methods
Building and creating your window designs using your choice of program/medium
Current trends in the Retail Industry in London
Catwalk trends
Merchandise selection and accessories
Customer flow and the importance of store layout
Colour and lighting
Mannequin handling and styling
Creating an active sale and clearance campaign
Working with mood boards

Teaching and learning methods:

Lectures
Group discussions
Practical workshops
Field Trips
Research: Learning extends beyond the taught sessions. Students must undertake independent fieldwork and self-directed study

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
Understand the role of the Visual Merchandiser and how Visual Merchandising plays a role in the retail industry.
Understand how to create an impactful and inspirational window for your/the customer.
Understand the importance of creating a linked hot spot / promotional space that is linked to your store window.
Work with styling mannequins and bust forms.
Understand the fundamental Visual Merchandising techniques and how these can be implemented across the sales floor to assist with sales and increase profits.
Understand the importance of carrying out regular customer flow exercises and how these can assist you in understanding if your current store layout is working for your customer.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from LST. The British Accreditation Council accredits LST.

Course Fees and Dates

Course Fees- 2024

One-Month Residential Course for £3750

This includes:
1) Tuition Fees
2) Round-trip airfare (from home country to London Heathrow)
3) Accommodation 4 weeks
4) Transportation within London for the entire duration
5) All course-related activities(museum/exhibition visits, etc...)
6) Airport pickup/drop in London
7) Access to social events in London
8) Portfolio photoshoot with the professional team
9) Complete Visa Assistance
* Students can choose to upgrade facilities for an additional up charge, please discuss the available options with our admissions team.

One-Month Non-Residential Course for £2750

This includes:
1) Tuition Fees
2) All course-related activities(museum/exhibition visits, etc...)
3) Access to social events in London
4) Portfolio photoshoot with the professional team
5) Complete Visa Assistance

Payment Terms

1) The course fee must be paid in full before the start date of the course.
2) The London School of Trends encourages all participants to pay the fees in advance to secure their place.
3) The London School of Trends accepts payments through credit/debit cards and bank transfers.
For further assistance on the above information, please email: hello@lst.ac or call us on +44 (0) 20 7096 1142

Withdrawal from course

Residential/Non Residential Short Course:
If you decide to withdraw from the course before the start date, a refund (deducting any charges that might have been applied by a third party) will be processed for you.
*International Students: If your visa has been refused, a full refund (deducting a £500 administrative fees) will be processed for you.

Note:
-We will be unable to process any refunds once the course has started, or if the visa has been issued for an international student and you decide to withdraw.
- Covid-19, please refer to current UK government guidelines.

Course Dates- 2024

April:

Monday, 22th April to Friday, 17th May 2024

Entry Requirements

The London School of Trends looks forward to training students who have a keen interest in the creative field of visual merchandising. We give utmost importance to the passion of the student and their dedication towards learning the course.

All of our courses are taught in English, and the applicant must have a good command over the language.

Course Application

You will be required to complete the filling of the application form for the London School of Trends provided below. The applicant must be of at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.

International Students

All our courses are taught in English so a good command over English is essential. (If the applicant is not proficient in English, it is recommended that they obtain an IELTS score of 6+ at the minimum. You can visit the website: ielts.org for more information about this test).

The applicant must be fully vaccinated against covid-19* in order to get the exemption for mandatory quarantine. Please refer to government guidelines. Our admissions officer will explain this to you in detail.

For any further assistance, you can reach out to us at hello@lst.ac Depending on your passport of origin, you may be required to apply for a Short Term Study Visa to legally study in the United Kingdom for up to 6 months. Please visit www.gov.uk for more information or please contact our team for advise on hello@lst.ac.