"Before this course I did not believe in my own abilities. Through the group support and personal, persistent coaching, I stretched beyond myself and have overcome my fears."

Wendy Carroll, Graduate

Q. How is London Image Institute different from other image consultant training companies?

A. We are the only image consulting training company to offer the entire package of image consulting skills: technical foundation, seminar presentations, personal branding, facilitation and coaching competencies, and business development.

Q. How do these programs prepare me for the First Level of Certification (FLC) with the Association of Image Consultants International?

A. The Foundation Course prepares you for the AICI core competencies in Color Theory and Color Analysis, Style and Body Analysis, the Physical and Psychological Aspects of Image, Visual Perception of Apparel, Strategic Wardrobe Planning, Makeup, and Shopping Practices. The Advanced Course prepares you in the competencies of Facilitation, Coaching, Fashion Trends, Non-verbal Communication, Business Etiquette and Protocol, Formal Business Image, Levels of Casual Dress, Personal Branding and Business Development.

Q. What experience do I need?

A. For the Foundation Course you do not need any experience or prior knowledge of the technical image aspects, just a passion for the subject and a sincere love of people.

You also can take the Foundation + Advanced Course without any prior experience. We have designed the Foundation Course directly before the Advanced Course and highly recommend that you take both courses at once.

To get the most benefit from the Advanced Course, you will need to have some experience in one or more of the components of image or a related career. (e.g. color, makeup, hairstyling, clothing design, garment construction, modeling, fashion photography, styling, etiquette, personal shopping, retail sales, in-home product line, fashion certification or degree, image courses, fashion merchandising, home economics, tailoring, career consulting, professional coaching or presentation coaching.) It is also useful but not essential to have some experience in teaching groups or consulting.

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Q. Are the agendas and course descriptions different for each city?

A. There are slight variations in the course descriptions and agendas, based on the course level and location. Please refer to each city's PDF guide for specific agendas and course details.

Q. Can I make money as an image consultant?

A. Yes you can! And as with all businesses there are conditions. If you want to increase revenues or start a successful image consulting business you need to have a variety of skills, products and services to offer clients. Basic image consulting skills will only take you so far in your career. You will also need a workable marketing plan and be able to implement it consistently. Full time entrepreneurial businesses often take two to three years to establish so you will need a means to support yourself during that time.

Q. Who issues the certificate of completion?

A. The USA and EUROPE AND NEW ZEALAND Foundation and Foundation + Advanced Courses, you will be given a certificate by London Image Institute.

The IAT Foundation Course certificate is given by The Academy of Image Mastery.

The IAT Advanced Course will be given by London Image Institute.

Q. I am a military spouse, is there any help for my training?

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A. The Department of Defense has set aside training money for military spouses through the MYCAA. Check with your base's educational area.

Jump start your career as a professional image consultant, begin your training at London Image Institute.