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Professional Image Consultant, Personal Stylist & Color Analysis Certification Programs

Sterling Style Academy prepares future-ready image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers with structured, real-world certification programs tailored for modern careers in color analysis, fashion consulting, personal styling, and image consulting.

Our programs are designed for individuals ready to transform their passion for style into a thriving career—whether you aim to launch your own styling business, work with private clients, advise executives, or excel in luxury retail and consulting.

Each certification combines strategic expertise, visual communication, client psychology, and wardrobe systems—focusing on timeless skills over fleeting trends. Graduates leave equipped with practical tools, proven frameworks, and a professional identity that stands out in the market.

With options ranging from immersive in-person training to flexible online certifications, Sterling Style Academy offers multiple pathways into the industry—all grounded in our rigorous methodology and career-focused approach.

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In-Person Certification Programs

Train face-to-face in major global cities with our immersive, hands-on certification courses.
Our in-person programs are perfect for those seeking live instruction, guided practice, real client simulations, and immediate feedback from expert educators. You’ll master color analysis, body shape analysis, personal stylist training, personal shopper training, wardrobe capsule creation, and business setup in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Ideal for career changers, entrepreneurs, fashion professionals, and consultants who want accelerated results and in-room coaching to launch their image consulting careers.

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Online Certification Programs

Earn your certification from anywhere with Sterling Style Academy’s flexible online courses.
Our online programs deliver the same professional training as our in-person courses, broken into structured modules you can complete at your own pace. Learn tonal color analysis, personal stylist training, personal shopper training, wardrobe development, client consultation strategies, and business fundamentals — all without relocating or pausing your current work.
Perfect for aspiring image consultants, beauty professionals, and entrepreneurs ready to build a personal styling and image consulting business remotely.

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Compare Certification Programs

Not sure which certification program is right for you? Compare your options side-by-side with Sterling Style Academy’s detailed program breakdown.
Our comparison highlights the differences in training formats, program lengths, focus areas, certification levels, and career outcomes. Discover which path best suits your goals, whether you’re starting from scratch, transitioning careers, or expanding your existing image consulting and personal styling practice.
With clear insights into what each course offers, you can confidently choose the certification that aligns with your career aspirations and lifestyle.

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Core Certification Links

Personal Stylist Training Online Instructor Led LIVE Certification Program – US$4477
Advanced Personal Stylist Training (LIVE One-on-One) — US$2625
Online Image Consultant & Personal Stylist Training — US$2497
Online Stylist Training & Fashion Consultant eCertification — US$697
Online Color Analysis Training — US$697