Sterling Style Academy | Image Consultant Training

Watch Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Michelle T. Sterling, Training Director of Sterling Style Academy, as she reveals her true confessions of a shopaholic in a candid and delightful manner.  She decided to turn her shopping addiction into something more credible, a profession, by becoming a personal shopper.

If you’ve always wanted to become an image consultant, personal shopper or personal stylist and can relate to Rebecca Bloomwood in “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” the Sterling Style Academy Image Consultant Training Program in New York is the right place for you.

Do you love going on shopping sprees, sipping cocktails at fashionable hot spots, and attending stylish events? Do you think shopping malls are your playground and feel the need to find that latest and greatest “it” item to make that statement for the season? At the Sterling Style Academy, we can turn your shopping liabilities into a career asset. Rather than spend your money, you can spend other people’s money. The Sterling Style Academy provides you with an educational experience to become a top-notch image consultant, personal stylist, or personal shopper. We attract stylish young women from around the world who want to turn their dreams into a profitable career. If you’re passionate about shopping and love working with people to make them look and feel their absolute best, you’re the ideal candidate to become a personal shopper.

Registration for our August 2009 New York Image Consultant Training Program closes on June 29, 2009. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity today by registering here as the class is already 75% full. Inquire about our all-inclusive summer training programs here and benefit from the added value the Sterling Style Academy is offering you this summer.

The 4 Week Certification Program is a fully comprehensive program designed to meet the training needs of international fashion connoisseurs and individuals who prefer to cultivate their image and styling skills through extensive case study development. This program is offered each year during the summer in New York. Students may enroll in this course on a weekly basis, however most opt to participate in the entire four week program. In this program, you will learn the following:

• Introduction to style - How do we define and refine it?
• How to analyze fashion, incorporate trends, and develop style
• The elements and principles of design as it pertains to style
• How to assess facial features and body types to create suitable wardrobes for your clients
• How to incorporate these elements into analyzing an individual’s personal style and coloring
• How to develop a look specific to your client’s personal style and coloring
• The elements and importance of wardrobe evaluation
• The principles behind closet organization and clothing care
• A day in the life of an image consultant
• Effective shopping strategies and protocol
• How to determine your target market and develop your marketing plan
• How to conduct personal style and closet evaluations
• The essential elements of effective communication skills and its non-verbal impact
• How to utilize these elements to improve your corporate presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• How to develop your client’s image to improve their overall presence

The Benefits of the Sterling Style Academy are the following:

1. Commitment to Excellence. We consistently update our course curriculum so that our students receive the most current and timely style industry information. Wardrobe case studies are shaped by the hippest celebrities and designer style, and our coaching of corporate communication and appropriate wardrobe is geared toward persevering through economic downturns.

2. Faculty Reputation. Your instructors have 50 years of combined industry experience and the Sterling Style Academy’s Founder is a Wellesley Alumnae, member of the National Organization of Professional Women, AICI, ASTD and other professional organizations committed to excellence. You will train from experts who are recognized as being in the top 2 percentile in the image consulting industry.

3. Global Diversified Student Body and Internationally Recognized Student Alumni. Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultants span the globe from over 20 different countries from every continent. The leading image consultant in Japan, Yuuri Takano, residing in Tokyo, graduated from the Sterling Style Academy New York in 2005 and re-enrolled with her assistant in 2008. She has since pioneered the image consultant industry in her country, becoming a media darling, author and premier image consultant in Japan and to the Japanese in America.

4. Every dollar of your Sterling Style Academy training investment is tax deductible. As a business owner, your industry education becomes a valuable tax deduction and may be written off as a business expense.

New York: August 3–28, 2009
Registration Deadline: June 29, 2009
Tuition Fee: USD $8247
Enrollment per week: USD $2447
Certification only granted upon completion of entire program
Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Clinic: Friday, TBA with assignments to be completed in the evenings.

For more information, please contact us to receive a course prospectus.

Click here to make your investment today.

Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you a Welcome Package outlining the logistics of the training program, suggestions on where to stay, a detailed agenda, and much more. Your investment does not include air fare, lodging, transportation, personal expenses, school supplies or meals. Students should budget an additional $950 per month.

In today’s world, successful corporations are investing in their people and as a result the Sterling Style Academy has recognized that this sector of the multi-million dollar image consulting industry is becoming more and more profitable. As a result, top-notch image consultants may charge top-dollar for executive presence training and development. At the Sterling Style Academy we are committed to ensuring that our Certified Image Consultants are more than prepared to meet and exceed corporate expectations of professional image and presence, satisfy their clients, and become recognized around the world.

Enroll in our 2.5 Week Certification Courses in San Francisco or Dubai by July 31, 2009 and we will include the value-added benefit of our Corporate Image Certification Program in Las Vegas, September 11 - 15 (a value of $5947) for the all-inclusive value of $9947.

Are you planning to launch an image consulting career with a business partner? Do you wish to train with a friend or colleague? Stay in the states and enroll with a business partner or friend into the 2.5 Week Certification Course in San Francisco, October 5 - 17, for only $6747 per person and enroll in our Corporate Image Certification Program for just an additional $3,200 and save $2700 for registering in both classes! Or get an overwhelming international experience in Dubai for only $9947. If you and another person each enroll by July 31, 2009, not only will you receive complementary enrollment into the Corporate Image Certification Program, we will also provide you with complimentary shared hotel accommodations in Las Vegas, September 11 - 15 for the Corporate Image Certification Course.

The Sterling Style Academy produces first-rate image consultants with one of the largest networks of Certified Image Consultants worldwide. As you are investing in your education through our image consultant certification training programs, we are committed to re-investing in you! Your certified image consultant training is tax-deductable. So act now as the benefits of this program are endless!

New York is one of the leading, international fashion capitals of the world.  It is the heart of the fashion, modeling, finance, advertising, and publication industries.  Students from all over the world travel to Sterling Style Academy-New York for the unparalleled education, the vibrant, urban atmosphere of Manhattan, and to train on Madison Avenue where celebrities frequently shop.  

Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys NY, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and the best high-end boutiques are just steps away from the classroom located at the AKA Luxury Hotel in Central Park. Graduates from the Sterling Style Academy- New York become recognized industry experts worldwide. Students receive unparalleled hands-on and interactive training; and graduates from the Sterling Style Academy- New York become recognized industry experts worldwide with a global address book full of industry contacts.

The Sterling Style Academy Image Consultant Training Program prepares graduates to work with top level executives, celebrities and individuals of diverse cultures, budgets and lifestyles. Our graduates are educated to position themselves as industry experts. Graduates not only learn the theories behind perfecting image and style, but they also acquire invaluable business, marketing and technical skills to strategically position themselves within their chosen markets. Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultants are licensed to utilize our industry-proven, copyrighted style evaluation tools, training manuals, and the Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultant Logo. Our course also prepares students to register for and to pass the AICI First Level Certification Examination which allows consultants to place the AICI FLC letters behind their name. Approximately 15% of our on-location graduates are invited to join the elite team of Global Image Group Consultants.

The 2.5 Week Certification Program is an intensive program designed to meet the learning needs of working professionals and individuals who prefer accelerated training. In this program, you will learn the following:

• Introduction to style – How do we define and refine it?
• How to analyze fashion, incorporate trends, and develop style
• The elements and principles of design as it pertains to style
• How to assess facial features and body types to create suitable wardrobes for your clients
• How to incorporate these elements into analyzing an individual’s personal style and coloring
• How to develop a look specific to your client’s personal style and coloring
• The elements and importance of wardrobe evaluation
• The principles behind closet organization and clothing care
• A day in the life of an image consultant
• Effective shopping strategies and protocol
• How to determine your target market and develop your marketing plan
• How to conduct personal style and closet evaluations
• The essential elements of effective communication skills and its non-verbal impact
• How to utilize these elements to improve your corporate presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• How to develop your client’s image to improve their overall presence

The Benefits of the Sterling Style Academy are the following:

1. Commitment to Excellence. We consistently update our course curriculum so that our students receive the most current and timely style industry information. Wardrobe case studies are shaped by the hippest celebrities and designer style, and our coaching of corporate communication and appropriate wardrobe is geared toward persevering through economic downturns.

2. Faculty Reputation. Your instructors have 50 years of combined industry experience and the Sterling Style Academy’s Founder is a Wellesley Alumnae, member of the National Organization of Professional Women, AICI, ASTD and other professional organizations committed to excellence. You will train from experts who are recognized as being in the top 2 percentile in the image consulting industry.

3. Global Diversified Student Body and Internationally Recognized Student Alumni. Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultants span the globe from over 20 different countries from every continent. The leading image consultant in Japan, Yuuri Takano, residing in Tokyo, graduated from the Sterling Style Academy New York in 2005 and re-enrolled with her assistant in 2008. She has since pioneered the image consultant industry in her country, becoming a media darling, style author and premier image consultant in her market.

4. Every dollar of your Sterling Style Academy training investment is tax deductible. As a business owner, your industry education becomes a valuable tax deduction and may be written off as business expense.

New York: April 5-21, 2010

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2010

Tuition Fee: USD $6747

Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Clinic: Friday, TBA with assignments to be completed in the evenings.

For more information, please contact us to receive a course prospectus.

To make your investment today, please visit the following link: http://www.sterlingstyleacademy.com/25_week_program.html

Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you a Welcome Package outlining the logistics of the training program, suggestions on where to stay, a detailed agenda, and much more. Your investment does not include air fare, lodging, transportation, personal expenses, school supplies or meals. Students should budget an additional USD $750 per month.

Rather than suffer through a cold winter, wouldn’t you prefer some fun in the sun while benefiting from an amazing educational experience in Miami? Students will train in one of the US hot spots, Miami’s South Beach, a trendy area known for its white sandy beaches, luxurious resorts, fabulous night life and world-class shopping.

Miami is truly an exotic city that never sleeps! This location is known for its beautiful people, lively entertainment, fast cars, unique food, and perfect weather. The entertainment, modeling and fashion industries are booming. Being a cultural melting pot, students from diverse parts of the world such as Central and South America, the Caribbean and Europe train at Sterling Style Academy-Miami. Graduates of the 2009 course received in-class training at one of the latest and most exclusive luxury hotels to open in Miami’s South Beach, The Mondrian Hotel. Students train in the field of personal shopping at the chic shopping areas of Bal Harbour, home to Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Village of Merrick Park at Coral Gables, home to high-end designer boutiques.

The Sterling Style Academy Image Consultant Training Program prepares graduates to work with high caliber clients from Ricky Martin to political leaders of various countries. Our graduates are educated to position themselves as industry experts. Graduates not only learn the theories behind perfecting image and style, but they also acquire invaluable business and marketing skills to strategically position themselves within their chosen markets. Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultants are licensed to utilize our industry-proven, copyrighted style evaluation tools which are also available in Spanish, training manuals, and the Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultant Logo. Our course also prepares students to register for and to pass the AICI First Level Certification Examination which allows consultants to place the AICI FLC letters behind their name. Approximately 15% of our on-location graduates are invited to join the elite team of Global Image Group Consultants.

The 2.5 Week Certification Program is an intensive program designed to meet the learning needs of working professionals and individuals who prefer accelerated training. In this program, you will learn the following:
•Introduction to style – How do we define and refine it?
•How to analyze fashion, incorporate trends, and develop style
•The elements and principles of design as it pertains to style
•How to assess facial features and body types to create suitable wardrobes for your clients
•How to incorporate these elements into analyzing an individual’s personal style and coloring
•How to develop a look specific to your client’s personal style and coloring
•The elements and importance of wardrobe evaluation
•The principles behind closet organization and clothing care
•A day in the life of an image consultant
•Effective shopping strategies and protocol
•How to determine your target market and develop your marketing plan
•How to conduct personal style and closet evaluations
•The essential elements of effective communication skills and its non-verbal impact
•How to utilize these elements to improve your corporate presentation and interpersonal communication skills
•How to develop your client’s image to improve their overall presence

The Benefits of the Sterling Style Academy are the following:

1. Commitment to Excellence. We consistently update our course curriculum so that our students receive the most current and timely style industry information. Wardrobe case studies are shaped by the hippest celebrities and designer style, and our coaching of corporate communication and appropriate wardrobe is geared toward persevering through economic downturns.
2. Faculty Reputation. Your instructors have 50 years of combined industry experience and the Sterling Style Academy’s Founder is a Wellesley Alumnae, member of the National Organization of Professional Women, AICI, ASTD and other professional organizations committed to excellence. You will train from experts who are recognized as being in the top 2 percentile in the image consulting industry.
3. Global Diversified Student Body and Internationally Recognized Student Alumni. Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultants span the globe from over 20 different countries from every continent. The leading image consultant in Japan, Yuuri Takano, residing in Tokyo, graduated from the Sterling Style Academy New York in 2005 and re-enrolled with her assistant in 2008. She has since pioneered the image consultant industry in her country, becoming a media darling, style author and premier image consultant in her market.
4. Every dollar of your Sterling Style Academy training investment is tax deductible. As a business owner, your industry education becomes a valuable tax deduction and may be written off as business expense.

Miami: January 4-20, 2010
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2009
Tuition Fee: USD $6747
Program Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with assignments to be completed in the evenings and on the weekends.

For more information, please contact us to receive a course prospectus.

To make your investment today, please visit the following link: http://www.sterlingstyleacademy.com/25_week_program.html

Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you a Welcome Package outlining the logistics of the training program, suggestions on where to stay, a detailed agenda, and much more. Your investment does not include air fare, lodging, transportation, personal expenses, school supplies or meals. Students should budget an additional USD $750 per month.

Personal Shopping is a fabulous career that allows you to shop, has career growth potential, and is quite rewarding. Your schedule can change day to day. One minute you could be at a sample sale scrounging for that Hermes unique find and the next you could be analyzing your client’s closet only to find that you need to take a trip to Saks before the day’s end.

Prior to making an investment in yourself to become a personal shopper, here are some things you should consider to ensure your success in the person shopping industry:

1. Make a Self- Assessment: When deciding to pursue a new career you should always analyze your strengths, weaknesses, and interests. The following are some questions you might want to ask yourself:
a. Do you have a passion for personal shopping?
b. Are you fashion savvy or have the desire to become fashion savvy?
c. Could you shop for someone other than yourself?
d. Why is personal shopping the career for you?

2. Know Your Industry: Having an innate talent for fashion and being able to style others is a plus however not a must to become a successful personal shopper. If are you passionate about helping others to help themselves through image, fashion and style, inevitably you will be successful. It is always important to stay abreast of new trends in the industry. Keep apprised of the season’s must-haves from fashion magazines such as Vogue, InStyle and Harper’s Bazaar. Now would also be a good time to decide what you enjoy shopping for: clothes, home furnishings, groceries, etc.? Once you decide on your niche in the industry and comfort level, assess the pros and cons of- and specific requirements for- becoming that type of personal shopper.

3. Make a Commitment and Set Clear Goals: Do you want to get work experience at a retailer such as Saks Fifth Avenue? Do you want formal training so that you can be an independent personal shopper? Where do you see yourself in two years?

4. Consider Personal Shopper Training: While formal training is not required to become a personal shopper, it is recommended. Training can give you the tools, contacts and credibility you need to penetrate the personal shopper industry independently or secure a job.
The following are a variety of ways that you can get training and experience in the personal shopper industry:
a) Work for a large retailer as a personal shopper
b) Train with an established shopper
c) Attend a formal training program such as the renown Sterling Style Academy

5. Market Yourself: If you choose to attend a personal shopper training program you will learn how to market yourself and gain instant credibility. Consider your established network of friends, family, and former colleagues who could benefit from your services. How will potential clients learn about your services? Target busy men and women whose professions dictate a certain dress and leave them little time or energy to get their wardrobe together. What will be your competitive advantage over other personal shoppers?

At the Sterling Style Academy, we teach you to effectively assess your skill sets and adapt them to your personality and work style so that you will inevitably become a successful personal shopper. We encourage open communication and foster personal growth at our personal shopper training program. A successful personal shopper has the drive and motivation to meet or exceed client expectations. If you want to establish a business as a personal shopper, consider attending the Sterling Style Academy as we will give you the professional tools, insider tips and overall foundation that you need to pursue your dreams.

What is a Certified Image Consultant?

A Certified Image Consultant is a trained professional in the image, etiquette and communication industries. Certified Image Consultants are specialists in visual appearance, business and social etiquette, and verbal and nonverbal communications. Many certified image consultants may choose to specialize in only one or all of the following segments mentioned above. A Certified Image Consultant’s goal is to assist their clients in increasing self-confidence and credibility. Their goal is to guide you toward presenting your true self through your unique personal and professional brand image as well as help you improve your business and interpersonal communication skills.

Interested in becoming a Certified Image Consultant?

Sterling Style Academy’s renowned faculty and comprehensive curriculum focuses on providing the highest level of training and tools students need to become skilled professionals and experts within the Image Consultant industry. Sterling Style Academy courses are offered every quarter in seven different cities throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Asia and Middle East — Miami, New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong and Dubai as well as online year round.

For more information please contact us to receive our course prospectus and we invite you to watch Sterling Style Academy TV.

Welcome to Sterling Style Academy TV. We’ve created an informal video blog series for you to get a better understanding of the Sterling Style Academy, to discuss our image consultant training programs, and to outline some of the benefits of our image consultant certification programs. Internationally recognized Image Consultant Michelle T. Sterling, Founder and Training Director of the Sterling Style Academy, will candidly guide you through our course prospectus as if you were meeting with her at our office. You’ll find these videos to be informative, authentic, yet entertaining much like her training sessions at the Sterling Style Academy.

In this video, Ms. Sterling discusses why the Sterling Style Academy is an internationally recognized leader in preparing men and women for success in the image, fashion and style industries. Upon completing the Sterling Style Academy image consultant training program, our graduates are certified and prepared to become successful image consultants, fashion consultants, style consultants, fashion stylists, personal stylists and personal shoppers. Michelle T. Sterling, AICI, is a firm believer in combining a first-rate image, fashion and style education with hands-on training and practical application of case studies.

Welcome to Sterling Style Academy TV. We’ve created an informal video blog series for you to get a better understanding of the Sterling Style Academy, to discuss our image consultant training programs, and to outline some of the benefits of our image consultant certification programs. Internationally recognized Image Consultant Michelle T. Sterling, Founder and Training Director of the Sterling Style Academy, will candidly speak to you about our courses as if you were meeting with her at our office. You’ll find these videos to be informative, authentic, yet entertaining much like her training sessions at the Sterling Style Academy.

In this video, Ms. Sterling tells you more about our New York 4-Week Certification Program and introduces you to some of our past graduates so that you can get a better understanding of what to expect from our 4-week certification program experience.
The 4 Week Certification Program is a fully comprehensive program designed to meet the learning needs of individuals who adsorb information through repetition and would like to receive more in-the-field training to build their confidence. This program is offered once a year during the summer in New York only. You may enroll in this course on a weekly basis; however most opt to participate in the entire four week program.

Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Clinic: Friday, TBA with assignments to be completed in the evenings.

Click here to register for the 4-Week Image Consultant Certification Program.

Celebrity Stylist Michelle T. Sterling and Author and TV Personality Paul Murad will be hosting a 3 -hour private event held at New York’s Saks Fifth Avenue focusing on fun, fashion and flirtation on August 13, 2009 from 7 - 10pm called
“How To Dress To Land A Millionaire.”

Girlfriends from around the U.S. will gather for a Thursday night out in the city and learn how to dress, act and catch a millionaire. In between sipping wine and mingling, our 20 – 40 something’s will learn how to develop a fabulous wardrobe that transitions from day to night, discover the qualities millionaires look for in their partners, and learn how to further develop themselves into the total package. Upon conclusion of the panel discussion, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of their 15% event discount at Saks Fifth Avenue and work with Sterling Style Academy Personal Stylists and Bobbi Brown Makeup Artists for mini clothing and makeup makeovers to catch and keep that millionaire. Whether you’re into fashion, interested in becoming a personal shopper or just want to “land” a man, you won’t want to miss this event!

WHEN: August 13th 2009 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

WHERE: Saks Fifth Avenue New York: 611 5th Avenue New York, NY 10022

CHARITY: 10% of all proceeds will go to the Dress for Success charity.

HOSTS:

As a former fashion and style expert on the Advisory Board of Men’s Fitness Magazine and a reputable professional speaker, Michelle T. Sterling is frequently quoted, asked to speak and write articles as an authority in the fashion and image industry. Newsweek, MSNB, Fox News, Inside Edition, ABS CBN, Bravo TV, and VH1 have called upon Ms. Sterling’s expertise as it relates to image, fashion, style, etiquette, dating, and communication. Ms. Sterling has been featured in many media such as: Women’s Health Magazine, Men’s Health Magazine, The New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Houston Chronicle, BBC London, Business Week, Forbes, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire Magazine UK, InStyle Magazine UK and Details Magazine. www.globalimagegrp.com

While many young and ambitious business executives jet set to 5-star hot spots around the globe, Paul Murad focuses his energies on making the world a better place. Paul is an internationally recognized entrepreneur and speaker, television personality, and author. He was featured on the Bravo’s hit series The Millionaire Matchmaker in 2008 and 2009. He’s not your typical self-made success. Paul is writing his new book, “How to Start With Nothing and Reach Success,” to help those starting out or starting over during tough economic times.

TICKETS:
$65 before June 30th
$75 before July 30th
$85 before August 6th
$95 at the door

To register please click here.

We encourage you to come with your friends for a fun girls night out, to support a charity, and to invest in your future…

The image consulting industry is booming and on the rise in the current economy. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this opportunity and help people reach their full potential. You may have an eye for fashion and give good advice, however do you have the education and certification that gives credibility to you and your consultations?

As a certified image consultant, you are guaranteed to receive a high dollar income if you position yourself as an expert and use the tools that you have learned to the best of your ability. Potential clients will pay more for someone who is certified and has shown their dedication to the profession. Certification will give you the tools to build your clientele and properly market you and your services. In addition to meeting with individual clients, image consultants are paid up to thousands of dollars a day to present corporate seminars or workshops on topics related to image.

An important benefit of receiving image consultant certification is the instant credibility you gain. Clients want advice from someone who has experience and knowledge. Sterling Style Academy offers Certified Image Consultant courses that will provide you with the tools you need to become a reputable Certified Image Consultant. Upon completion, select graduates are presented with an opportunity to become a Global Image Group consultant or a consultant in business for him/herself.

Graduates learn a variety of concepts including: how to analyze personal coloring, how to evaluate an individual’s personal style, and how to develop an individual’s wardrobe.  Our Certification Programs are located in Miami, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, London, Hong Kong and Dubai. Students can choose from our 2-Week Certification Program , 4-Week Certification Program,  Online Certification Program or Corporate Image Certification Program.

The Academy is an internationally recognized leader in image consultant education and is taught by world renowned faculty. You will receive the knowledge that will give you the cutting-edge tools to market yourself in the image consulting industry. You will train with other aspiring consultants and meet reputable professionals in the industry- perfect networking opportunities that will help you get your foot in the door. The possibilities are endless, so take that first step and contact the Sterling Style Academy to help you establish your career in image consulting.