On-Location Training Programs

Train to be a Certified Image Consultant, Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper with the Sterling Style Academy in the world’s most exciting fashion and business capitals.  Receive hands-on training in the most exclusive shopping destinations.

Miami Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Training

3-Day Short Course

2.5 Week Course in January

Miami is home to thriving industries in entertainment, modeling and fashion.  Trainees receive 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 upscale 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.  With tropical beaches, world class shopping and red carpet-worthy entertainment, graduates of Sterling Style Academy-Miami, are ready to work with the most discerning clients.

Sydney Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper Training

3-Day Short Course

Sydney combines the best aspects of Australia into an internationally recognized city. From fashion to fine food, unparalleled natural beauty to world-famous architecture, Sydney is the ideal location for training. With a 14 billion dollar fashion industry and more than 2000 companies exporting fashion from Australia, uncover the hidden treasures that make Sydney one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.

Students of Sterling Style Academy-Sydney will study in the heart of the CBD – where fashion, business, and entertainment meet.  They will graduate as Certified Image Consultants after experiencing hands-on training along famous shopping districts including George Street, Pitt Street, and Paddington.

Hong Kong Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Training

3-Day Short Course

2.5 Week World Traveler Program in February

As one of the major fashion and cultural centers in all of Asia, Hong Kong is also the place where business gets done.  It is home to A-level corporate executives and dedicated business professionals who all look the part.  Becoming a successful professional image consultant requires more than knowing the latest trends and shopping for different body types. Understanding what projects executive presence, an image of confidence and strong interpersonal skills are the key to closing trans-continental business transactions.  Sterling Style Academy-Hong Kong merges corporate image consulting with personal styling on an international platform, preparing graduates to launch a career in the global business of style.

Dubai Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Training

3-Day Short Course

 5-Day Corporate Image Course

2.5 Week World Traveler Program in March

 2.5 Week Course in November

Dubai is the global hotspot and Middle Eastern center for international tourism, entertainment, innovative real estate development, and yes, even fashion.  Serving as the main crossroads between Asia, the Indian sub-continent, Africa and Europe, Dubai is arguably among the most rapidly expanding local economies on the globe.

The city celebrates wealth, luxury and abundance and even hosts a month-long yearly shopping festival.  As Dubai is ideally positioned for attracting new and growing businesses, graduates from Sterling Style Academy- Dubai will launch their careers in image consulting with ease and confidence.

New York Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Training

3-Day Short Course

2.5 Week Course in May

2.5 Week World Traveler Program in August

4 Week Course in August

5-Day Corporate Image Course 

There is perhaps no location more perfect to study to become a top-notch image consultant than the international fashion capital of New York.  Students train in Manhattan, the center of the fashion, modeling, finance, advertising and publication industries.  Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys NY, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and the best high-end boutiques are just steps away from the classroom.  Students receive unparalleled hands-on and interactive training; and graduates from Sterling Style Academy- New York become recognized industry experts.

London Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Training

3-Day Short Course

4 Week Course in June

2.5 Week World Traveler Program in July

Along with New York, Paris and Milan, London is considered to be one of the major international centers for fashion, with an industry worth more than £40 billion.  It has a long history in establishing new trends and turning out some of the world’s hottest new designers.  In 2009, London Fashion Week will celebrate its 25th year of runway excellence.  Students of Sterling Style Academy-London will study in the heart of the fashionable West End.  They will graduate as Certified Image Consultants after experiencing hands-on training along famous shopping districts including Oxford Street, Bond Street, and Knightsbridge.

San Francisco Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Training

3-Day Short Course

2.5 Week Course in October

San Francisco is home to the international headquarters for Global Image Group and Sterling Style Academy.  October is the most beautiful time of year in San Francisco, and students will train in the heart of the world-famous Union Square shopping district.  As a popular destination for tourism and high-tech industries, fashion is close behind.  World class shopping includes Neiman Marcus, Barney’s Coop, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, as well as exclusive shops for luxury brands including Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Chanel and Salvatore Ferragamo.  Graduates of Sterling Style Academy- San Francisco are centered within steps of it all.

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  • Learning Tools and Short eCourses

    Our Color Analysis Booklet is a pocket size visual handbook featuring sample clothing colors to suit any type of personal coloring worldwide.  This is a great tool for yourself or to provide your clients.  US$34.97 or 4 booklets for US$99.97.

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    The Wardrobe Consulting eCourse teaches you how to mix and match, cluster outfits, and create cohesive wardrobes to start your career in the wardrobe consulting industry. US$297.

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    The Personal Shopping eCourse will teach you how to work with men and women worldwide, select appropriate clothing, and wardrobe a client.  Expert proven methodologies to become a successful personal shopper. US$297.

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    The Personal Styling eCourse will teach you how to create professional Wardrobe Look Books. Select from 10 templates for men and women.  Windows and MAC compatible. Optimal results when purchased with the Personal Shopping eCourse. US$297.

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    In this hard cover book, experts including internationally reknown image consultant, Michelle T. Sterling, and Stephen R. Covey, author of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, share their simple solutions to becoming successful with measurable results. US$19.97.

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    The Sterling Style Academy Image Consultant Sales, Marketing, Business Brand Identity Launch Kit provides you with industry specific business & marketing plans, sales pitches, press releases, business card & brochure templates to survive, thrive, and give you that competitive edge in the industry. Excellent value: US$747.

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