Professional Certificate Courses
Course tracks
Accelerate your career, learn a high-demand trade, or build immediate professional competency with our focused Certificate tracks at West End University College. These intensive short-term courses are structurally designed to prioritize practical, studio-based, and hands-on learning, providing you with competitive skill sets that translate directly into market revenue and immediate job placement.
1. Certificate in Fashion Design (3 Months)
Course Summary: This hands-on course introduces students to the core fundamentals of garment construction, pattern drafting, textile selection, and fashion illustration. Moving from structural basics to advanced creative assembly, students learn to design, cut, and sew professional clothing collections. The curriculum blends technical tailoring precision with basic entrepreneurial and brand management skills to help students establish their own independent fashion labels.
Core Skills Gained: Advanced sewing machine operations, free-hand and metric pattern drafting, fashion sketching, and clothing retail management.
Career Pathways:
Independent Fashion Designer / Couturier
Professional Pattern Cutter / Apparel Maker
Fashion Brand Entrepreneur
Wardrobe & Costume Stylist
■ Entry Criteria
Direct Entry: Open to senior high school graduates (WASSCE/SSCE) with baseline passes, or mature working adults looking to gain immediate formal certifications and industry backing in their chosen trade.
Requirements: Applicants must submit a completed application form alongside a valid national ID (Ghana Card, passport, or voter ID) and copies of any previous school testimonials or academic certificates.
■ Schedule & Payment Structure
| Lecture Schedule Options | Payment Plan Availability |
Regular: Morning & Afternoon studio sessions Weekend: Intensive Saturday practical tracks | 60% deposit required upon registration to activate student portal access, with flexible monthly balance payments. |