Sustainable Sourcing for Fashion Online Short Course

Students on the Sustainable Sourcing for Fashion Online Short Course learn the systems and management practices needed to foster truly sustainable fashion brands. The course explores all aspects of sustainability with special emphasis on standards, traceability and verifications to help students manage sustainability claims with confidence. Students build their knowledge by participating in live sessions, presentations, discussions and hands-on assignments. The course covers several topics including responsible sourcing, sustainability initiatives, sustainable packaging, waste, environmentally friendly technologies and naturally sustainable fibres. By the end of the course, students will have: • Developed a thorough understanding of sustainability and responsible sourcing in the fashion industry • Gained confidence in carrying out verifications and traceability requirements in order to market appropriate sustainability claims on their products • Developed a good understanding of sustainable design inspirations • A useful database of all available sustainability attributes with direct contacts and tools for efficient sourcing