A professional 1-year Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing conducted by Waves Institute of Fashion Designing (WIFD) at Providence Women's College, Malaparamba, Calicut (Kozhikode) - with 80% hands-on practical training and a 97.6% job placement record.
The Advanced Diploma in Fashion Designing is a comprehensive one-year professional course conducted by Waves Institute of Fashion Designing (WIFD) at the prestigious Providence Women's College campus in Malaparamba, Calicut (Kozhikode). Designed for women who wish to build a career in the fashion industry, this programme blends creative theory with intensive practical training - covering garment construction, pattern drafting, fashion illustration, textile science, surface embellishments and merchandising. The course is open to women with no prior stitching or design experience required. Classes run Monday to Friday, and graduates receive a nationally recognised diploma. With a 97.6% placement record in 2025 and over 108 recruiters, WIFD's fashion designing course in Kozhikode is one of the most career-ready programmes for women in Kerala today.
A carefully structured programme giving you industry-ready skills, creative confidence and a recognised certification.
Fashion designing opens doors to 15+ career paths across design, retail, styling, entrepreneurship and more.
WIFD's fashion designing students from the Providence Women's College campus have been placed across Kerala and beyond. In 2025, we recorded a 97.6% placement rate - with students joining brands including Kitex Garments, Silky Weddings and Teekay Bridal Heritage, among 108+ other recruiters. Many graduates have gone on to launch their own boutiques, become costume designers for the fashion industry, or pursue higher education in fashion design.
A comprehensive curriculum balancing creative theory with intensive practical training - from your 2nd month onwards.
It was pleasure for me to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. I learned so much and had the best time to be creative and have a designing mindset. The teachers are very knowledgeable and supportive. I have great respect, love and devotion for the entire faculty members.
I'm happy to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. It was a wonderful experience and their teaching was so dedicated. Thank you so much WIFD. I feel extremely proud to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing.
Being a student of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing was such a beautiful experience. The teachers, friends and extra curricular activities from there were really helpful. Enrolling there helped me to fulfill my desire. I'm so happy with my journey at WIFD.
Best institution... It was a great experience with Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. Teachers here are very dedicated especially Mothi Ma'am and Prakashini Ma'am
I'm extremely happy to be a part of WIFD and I believe that it was one of my best decisions. Their faculty were amazing. They are very approachable and available to answer any questions at any time. They care about how the students are doing within the course and whether we understand, rather than just giving out information and letting the students absorb it however they want. I must say this is one of the top institutes for Fashion Designing.
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing is one of the the best institutes in Calicut and the teachers are well experienced. Happy to be a part of this family. Presently I work as an Embroidery Artist. Thank you so much WIFD.
I really enjoyed this course. It opened my thoughts and provided lots of new inspirations. I always wanted to learn about fashion and what goes into garment making. It was great to hear from so many different teachers and their experiences. It shows, how people view what you wear and what message we send to others. Fashion can be bold, can be subtle but to make it who we are as a human being is truly liberating. I want to thank WIFD and all my well experienced teachers for making me strong and bold. I will definitely recommend WIFD to everyone who is serious about their career.
I feel so proud and lucky to study at Waves Institute of Fashion Designing, which is the best and No.1 Institute of Fashion Designing in Calicut. The best thing about WIFD is the teachers who are so dedicated. The life at WIFD did show me a better world of fashion and changed my lifestyle. And I'm so happy that all the changes in my life are because of WIFD. Thanks a lot
My passion for Fashion Design started when I was 13 years old. Now I'm in this field for past 5 years. Waves Institute of Fashion Designing helped me to build my career. I'm absolutely happy with the course. The class timing was perfect for me. Their method of teaching was so good and the teachers were also so encouraging and supportive. Doing my dream job was the best thing I have ever done in my life, and I am proud to say that I have worked with wonderful designers from Calicut and Banglore. Thanks to Waves Institute for helping me to build my dream career
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing is well-equipped. The faculty are well experienced and supportive. I always wanted to be a Fashion Designer, and the institution takes all effort to provide us lot of opportunities. Enrolling for this course at Waves Institute proved to be the right decision.
An international standard skill training, assessment and certification body constituted in London, UK - with worldwide presence of educators and skill masters across diverse fields.
The course certificate is issued by Central Bharat Sevak Samaj - a Vocational Education body under the National Development Agency, established in 1952 by the Planning Commission, Government of India.
Our graduates have excelled across public life, academia, arts, politics and the professions - making Providence a name that endures across generations in Kerala.
One of the largest higher education centres for women in Kerala - offering an environment where learning goes well beyond the classroom.
Over the decades, Providence has welcomed dignitaries, scholars, politicians and cultural icons who have inspired our community.
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