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I07Professional Certificate

Personal Branding and Professional Image Development

Helps individuals and clients present themselves deliberately: identity, wardrobe, communication and reputation. Practical styling work alongside a defensible personal brand strategy.

Study this course
Duration
4 months
Learning hours
140 guided learning hours
Modules
6
Lessons
24
01

Overview

Helps individuals and clients present themselves deliberately: identity, wardrobe, communication and reputation. Practical styling work alongside a defensible personal brand strategy.

02

Aims of the Course

  • Define a credible personal brand position
  • Style for body, context and identity
  • Communicate consistently across channels
  • Advise clients without imposing narrow ideals
03

Course Structure

01

Brand Foundations

  • Values, strengths and positioning
  • Audience and context
  • Brand voice and visual language
  • Authenticity versus performance
02

Image and Wardrobe

  • Colour analysis and undertone
  • Body shape and proportion
  • Dress codes and professional contexts
  • Capsule wardrobes and cost per wear
03

Communication Presence

  • Body language and posture
  • Voice and speech clarity
  • Interview and pitch presence
  • Difficult conversations with composure
04

Digital Reputation

  • Profile and content strategy
  • Professional photography
  • Consistency across platforms
  • Reputation risk and crisis response
05

Inclusive Image Advice

  • Body image sensitivity
  • Cultural and religious dress
  • Accessibility in styling
  • Ethical boundaries in image work
06

Client Project

  • Conduct an image consultation
  • Produce a styling plan
  • Deliver a personal brand strategy
  • Measure client confidence change
04

Learning Outcomes

  1. 01Produce a personal brand strategy document
  2. 02Conduct a colour and wardrobe consultation
  3. 03Build a capsule wardrobe plan with costs
  4. 04Coach camera and interview presence
  5. 05Advise clients inclusively and ethically
05

Assessment

  • Personal brand strategy
  • Styling consultation and plan
  • Presentation and presence assessment
06

Entry Requirements

  • Open access
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Progression and Careers

  • Personal stylist
  • Image consultant
  • Personal branding coach

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