{"id":1283,"date":"2010-01-28T00:46:46","date_gmt":"2010-01-27T21:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/?p=1283"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:28:10","slug":"preparing-for-the-aici-flc-exam-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/preparing-for-the-aici-flc-exam-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for the AICI CIC \/ FLC Exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Preparing for the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) Certified Image Consultant (CIC) | First Level Certification (FLC) Exam can be a daunting task especially if you are unsure of where to start the learning process.<\/strong> Although AICI provides you with an AICI FLC Exam Study Guide which outlines definitions and refers you to books you should study to prepare you for the exam, how well can you learn from a book on how to become a top-notch image consultant without proper image consultant training?<\/p>\n<p><strong>At the Sterling Style Academy, the first 10 modules of\u00a0our<a title=\"Online Image Consultant Training Program\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/image-consultant-training-questions\/distance-learning-home-study-image-consultant-training-online-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Online Image Consultant Training Program<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"Introduction to Image Consulting Level I\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/the-world-traveler-program\/introduction-to-image-consulting-level-i-dubai-london-new-york-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to Image Consulting Level I<\/a><\/strong><strong>, discusses the theory and the science behind style by teaching you about the elements and principles of design as it relates yin and yang aspects.\u00a0 <\/strong>Our image consultant training program also teaches you how to conduct a <a title=\"Personal Style Consulting eShort Course\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/learning-tools-short-ecourses-wardrobe-consulting-personal-shopping-personal-styling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Style Evaluation, providing you with a video\u00a0tutorial and workbook<\/a> to present to your future clients upon successful completion of our certification program. All of our certification courses also educate you on wardrobe management \u2013 learning how to evaluate a closet, cluster a group of clothing to develop cohesive wardrobes for your clients (videos are provided for further training and development), as well as teach you the art of personal shopping. This fully comprehensive training program not only will prepare you for the AICI FLC Exam, it will also give you the skills you need to become a top-notch certified image consultant with the rights to use the Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultant logo on your future promotional and marketing materials for added credibility.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/online-certification-program\/online-personal-stylist-training-certification-program\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5282\" src=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Online-Personal-Stylist-Training-Sterling-Style-Academy.png\" alt=\"Online Personal Stylist Training - Sterling Style Academy\" width=\"600\" height=\"114\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sterling Style Academy has an excellent success rate in training future image consultants to become AICI FLC Certified.<\/strong> All of our graduates who have chosen to take the AICI FLC exam upon completion of our certification program have passed and only needed to take the exam once due to the quality of our curriculum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sterling Style Academy\u2019s next image consultant training certification program to prepare you for the AICI FLC Exam in May will take place in New York in April. Registration closes six weeks prior to the commencement of class. Please <a title=\"Contact us for a course prospectus\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us <\/a>if you\u2019d like to receive a detailed course prospectus or feel free to give us a call at +1.888.866.8996 for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5745\" src=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Current-Dates-Locations-Training-Programs-Sterling-Style-Academy.png\" alt=\"Current Dates, Locations &amp; Training Programs | Sterling Style Academy\" width=\"602\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Current-Dates-Locations-Training-Programs-Sterling-Style-Academy.png 602w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Current-Dates-Locations-Training-Programs-Sterling-Style-Academy-600x113.png 600w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Current-Dates-Locations-Training-Programs-Sterling-Style-Academy-300x56.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Sterling Style Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sterlingstyleacademy.com\/\">Sterling Style Academy<\/a>\u00a0trains and certifies prospective and aspiring image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers to pursue the career of their dreams. With\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/\">training programs held on-location<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/2-5-week-certification-program\/miami\/\">Miami<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/2-5-week-certification-program\/new-york\/\">New York<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/3-day-short-courses-new-york-london-dubai\/\">Los Angeles<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/3-day-short-courses-new-york-london-dubai\/\">London<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/3-day-short-courses-new-york-london-dubai\/\">Hong Kong<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/on-location-programs\/the-world-traveler-program\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/3-day-short-courses-new-york-london-dubai\/\">Mumbai<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/3-day-short-courses-new-york-london-dubai\/\">Shanghai<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/3-day-short-courses-new-york-london-dubai\/\">S\u00e3o Paulo<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/3-day-short-courses-new-york-london-dubai\/\">Mexico City<\/a>, as well as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/personal-shopper-stylist-training-programs\/online-certification-program\/\">Online Training<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/image-consultant-personal-shopper-personal-stylist-ecourses-teleclasses\/\">Teleclasses<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/image-consultant-personal-shopper-personal-stylist-ecourses-teleclasses\/\">Short eCourses<\/a>, the Sterling Style Academy prepares you to become a top notch pioneer in the image consulting, personal shopping, and personal styling industry. Master the art of image, fashion and style to become a fashion styling expert.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact the Sterling Style Academy today<\/a>\u00a0to learn how we can help you start a career you are passionate about \u2013 shopping and styling!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Sterling-Style-Academy\/34720832723?sid=b08488fb77a82cb455973ae8e8a07054&amp;ref=s\">Like us or become our BFF on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"How to Start an Image Consulting Business\" href=\"http:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-image-consulting-business\/learn-how-to-start-a-successful-image-consulting-business-and-image-consultant-career-with-the-sterling-style-academy-sales-marketing-and-business-brand-identity-launch-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jump start your image consulting business with our Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0 Many students frequently come to the first day of image consultant training asking <strong>how will I get clients and how do I market myself<\/strong>.\u00a0 This resource will help you <strong>position yourself as an expert<\/strong>\u00a0which will result in\u00a0attracting clients.\u00a0 If you are serious about starting an image consulting business and would like would like to <strong>build the foundation for growing a sustainable business<\/strong>, we recommend taking advantage of the<strong> Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit Special Offer <\/strong>to incoming students at the introductory investment of US$597 plus shipping and handling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) Certified Image Consultant (CIC) | First Level Certification (FLC) Exam can be a daunting task especially if you are unsure of where to start the learning process. 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