Intro to Fashion Entrepreneurship

Mode by BFE online course to get you started as a fashion entrepreneur. Learn how to get your fashion idea off the ground and launch your fashion business.

What’s in the course?

  • OVERVIEW

    Themes you'll explore

    Join us on this 4-week course as we embark on a journey with Fashion Entrepreneur Beatrice Korlekie Newman, founder of successful womenswear brand Korlekie, to discover what it really means to be a Fashion Entrepreneur. Any business is difficult to get off the ground, so structuring it with some guiding principles will help any entrepreneur. This course offers insight using real-life case study examples and the opportunity to discuss your development with your course instructor.

    Explore the ways in which you can generate, validate and test new business concepts

    Design thinking, test & learn feedback cycles and in-depth user research are all necessary phases of the discovery phase of idea creation. You'll be introduced to methods such as the double diamond to help guide your thoughts.

    Get to grips with the practical side of launching a business idea

    Always wondered how to make a product with third-party suppliers? Unsure about how to cost a product? These issues will be discussed as you start thinking about turning your idea into a reality.

    By the end of this course you should be equipped with foundational knowledge on how to be a fashion entrepreneur.

  • Learning activities

    Our carefully developed learning activities will support your journey. Recap what you've learned through quizzes, share thoughts and insights via scheduled live sessions.

    Autonomous Learning

    Learn at your own pace through course materials. Courses are delivered with drip feed to support focus and time management.

    Certificate of completion

    If you've successfully completed your course, you'll be given a certificate of completion to be proud of.

  • Who is this course for?

    Anyone that’s interested in becoming a fashion entrepreneur. No previous experience required.

    What you'll be able to do after the course?

    1) Offers a hands-on approach to our Intro to Fashion Entrepreneurship course. The programme will cover:

    2) Market & user research

    3) Design development & prototyping

    4) Test & learn: initial product & concept feedback

    5) Startup launch: marketing, distribution, financing

    What will you need to take this course?

    All you will need is your computer, a stable internet connection and your eagerness to learn.

“Beatrice was one of my final year university tutors and she has been a great pillar for me ever since. I owe many of my achievements to her as with her dedication, knowledge, and passion she has always been able to give me great advice and push me to do my best, both then and now. Her talent mixed with her competences are proof of how great she is at her profession.”
— Elisa Messi, Jewellery Designer, December 2021