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.
I have gained great experience from Waves Institute of Fashion Designing and it helped me to build my career and it was a very good platform for this. Thanks a lot...
I'm happy to be the part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. It really helped me, to step into the field of fashion. The faculty were very amazing and they taught us from the basic of Sketching to Draping. They also trained us, to be confident, so that we could present ourselves through seminars. Waves Institute focuses on teaching, from the basic tailoring stitches to fashionable Embroidery, Illustration, Pattern Making etc which help individuals to evolve as a Fashion Designer. It was a great experience with 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
One of my best decision was choosing Waves Institute of Fashion Designing for my fashion studies. The well experienced teachers and friendly atmosphere really helped me a lot to improve not only my designing skills but also my personal skills
It's a great pleasure to be a part of Waves Institute for Fashion Designing, and my learning experience was amazing. The teachers are very supportive and efficient; they provide support to every student, making them easily approachable. I am thankful to all my teachers for helping me improve my skills and talents. Now, I have no doubt to say that I have chosen the best institution to build my career, and I would like to recommend Waves to anyone passionate about fashion designing.
Joining Fashion Designing course in Waves Institute of Fashion Designing in 2018 was the best decision I have ever taken in my life. The experience in the institute, the facilities and qualified faculty are really worth mentioning. The diploma course helped me in a far way to find my creativity. As the course starts from the basics of the subject, it helped me very much in building my career
I joined this Fashion Institute in Kozhikode to study Fashion Designing and had a very good learning experience. The teachers explained every topic clearly and always supported us during practical sessions. The friendly atmosphere made the classes enjoyable and helped me improve my skills with confidence.
Good Fashion Institution in Kozhikode with good facilities and excellent atmosphere to learn...
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
I can proudly say that I am a Fashion Designer because of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. The teachers are well experienced and are very supportive. It was a wonderful journey with WIFD for past 1 year. I am extremely happy to study here.
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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