Make fashion sustainability part of your everyday work
The LCS Fashion Sustainability Certificate is an online sustainable fashion course for creatives and business owners who want to bring more considered practices into their work.
Explore durability, zero waste, upcycling, recycling and circular production. Use what you learn to develop your own Sustainability Brand Manifesto, supported by masterclasses, practical assessments and tutor feedback.
Whether you work in styling, design, buying or retail, the course connects sustainability ideas with decisions you make for your business, your clients and your own creative practice.
What you’ll learn on the fashion sustainability course
The certificate covers six key learning areas, combining sustainability principles with their application to fashion and creative businesses.
Sustainable creative decisions
Explore sustainable practices and how they can inform your creative decision-making.
Durability, waste & reuse
Consider durability, zero waste, upcycling and recycling as approaches to fashion and creative work.
Rental & circular production
Explore the rental revolution and circular production within fashion.
Social, economic & cultural influences
Look at the wider influences that shape sustainability in the fashion industry.
Personal & professional practice
Consider how a greener approach can apply both to your own choices and to the work you do with clients or customers.
Your Sustainability Brand Manifesto
Bring your learning together in a personalised manifesto that connects your business values with sustainable practices.
A practical project for your own business
Your Sustainability Brand Manifesto
Develop a personalised manifesto that aligns your business values with sustainable practices. It is a way to bring the course learning into your own creative or professional context.
The training includes downloadable resources, professional templates, assignments and personalised tutor feedback to support your work.
You’ll explore how to communicate your sustainability values and how sustainable shopping, production and creative choices relate to your practice.
See how the online learning works
Who is this course for?
The course welcomes beginners through to intermediate learners. It is designed for people who want to make sustainability part of their creative work or business.
- Fashion designers, stylists and buyers exploring more sustainable practices.
- Boutique owners, retail professionals and personal shoppers considering how to support their customers’ choices.
- Creative professionals and business owners who want to align their work with their sustainability values.
The focus is on sustainability in fashion and business practice. Explore all LCS online courses if you are comparing other creative training routes.
How you’ll learn online
Watch the masterclasses
Work through six pre-recorded masterclasses. The course includes six hours of video content and opportunities to attend live sessions with sustainability experts.
Apply the learning
Complete six assessments, supported by downloadable resources, templates and practical challenges. Develop your Sustainability Brand Manifesto with personalised feedback from LCS sustainability tutors.
Stay connected
Take part in interactive discussion groups and mini challenges. The course also includes access to the Boss Up Community for networking, guest talks and ongoing support.
Learn with fashion industry professionals
Nynke Eggen
Head of Sustainability · Founder of The Sustainability Club
Nynke is an independent sustainable fashion and corporate social responsibility consultant. She specialises in sustainable product development, responsible sourcing and sustainability strategy for fashion brands.
“Whether you’re a stylist, brand owner, or industry professional, this training will equip you to create your own sustainability manifesto…”
Nynke Eggen, Head of Sustainability
Rebekah Roy
Senior Tutor, Fashion Styling
What sustainability students say
Explore the experiences of creatives who have taken the Fashion Sustainability Certificate.
Abbey Booth
Stories with Clothes
“The Fashion Sustainability Certificate transformed my approach to business and personal life. It’s a game changer for growth and impact.”
Humphrey Amanna-Kaiser
Geo-Kaiser Clothing
“The insights and tools I gained from this course have redefined my perspective on fashion and sustainability. LCS is creating a global positive impact.”
Your certificate and LCS Green Leaf logo
On successful completion, you receive:
- The LCS Fashion Sustainability Certificate, supported by the college’s A.C.E. quality assurance framework.
- A CPD Certificate awarding 40 CPD training points.
The course also includes the LCS Green Leaf logo for use on your branding materials to communicate your sustainability focus.
A.C.E. is LCS’s own quality assurance framework. It is not a government-regulated qualification. Read the college’s explanation of A.C.E.
Course fees and payment options
The course listing below shows the published fee, including VAT, and the current course details.
Pay in full or choose three interest-free instalments. A payment or instalment is required to secure your place. Review the options shown at checkout and the payment and cancellation terms before enrolling.
Talk to LCS about payment options or availability if you would like guidance before booking.
Enrolment and course timing
Flexible enrolment is available throughout the year. The current course date and duration are shown in the listing above.
The learning includes pre-recorded masterclasses and assessments, with opportunities for live sessions. Check the available start arrangements and live-session dates with LCS before booking.
Questions about the Fashion Sustainability Certificate
Can I take this sustainable fashion course as a beginner?
Yes. The course is suitable for beginners to intermediate learners. You must meet the age, English and digital-literacy requirements listed above.
What will I learn about fashion sustainability?
The six learning areas cover sustainable creative decisions, durability and waste, upcycling and recycling, rental and circular production, wider social and cultural influences, and applying your learning through a Sustainability Brand Manifesto.
What is the Sustainability Brand Manifesto?
It is a personalised project that connects your business values with sustainable practices. You develop it with support from the course resources, templates, assignments and tutor feedback.
How is the online course taught?
The course includes six pre-recorded masterclasses, six assessments and opportunities to attend live sessions with sustainability experts. It also includes downloadable materials, interactive discussions and practical challenges.
How much time should I allow?
The current duration is shown in the course listing. The training includes six hours of video plus time for assessments, resources and manifesto work. Ask LCS about the study schedule if you are planning around other commitments.
Do I receive tutor feedback?
Yes. Personalised feedback from LCS sustainability experts is included, alongside the learning materials, assignments and discussion activities.
What certificate will I receive?
On successful completion, you receive the LCS Fashion Sustainability Certificate and a CPD Certificate awarding 40 CPD training points. A.C.E. is the college’s own quality assurance framework. Read what A.C.E. means.
Can I use the LCS Green Leaf logo?
The course information includes the LCS Green Leaf logo for use on your branding materials to display your sustainability focus.
Can I pay in instalments?
You can choose full payment or three interest-free instalments. Check the options available at checkout and read the payment terms before booking.
When can I start, and can I revisit the materials?
The course offers flexible enrolment throughout the year and lifetime access to updated course content. Check your start arrangements and live-session availability with LCS before enrolling.
A look at learning with LCS
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Bring sustainability into your creative practice
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