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Short Course
The new world of fashion is here

The Authority provides different types of non-award bearing short courses which normally do not require candidates to meet entrance requirement. There is no formal assessment, but certificate of attendance will be issued to a student who gets 70% class attendance.

The modules under  Footwear can be enrolled as individual short course without the admission of the scheme. Please also refer to Certificate in Footwear for details.

Enquiry

Phone: 2263 6300 / 2263 6391 / 2263 6323
Email: acad-adm@cita.org.hk

Courses provided

Sewing Skills

Course Code Course Name Duration Start Date Difficulty Level
LTSM Learn to Sew in 3 Days (Men’s Dress Shirt) 6 sessions (3 hours/session) Difficulty Level - 2
26K SEWP 081 Learn to Sew in 3 Days (Pants) 6 sessions (3 hours/session) 2026-08-08 (Sat) Difficulty Level - 2
SEWS Learn to Sew in 3 Days (Shirt) 6 sessions (3 hours/session) Difficulty Level - 2
SEWC Level C- Sewing Course (Proficient level) 6 sessions (3 hours/session) Difficulty Level - 2
26K SEWD 081 Level D – Sewing Course (Basic level) 6 sessions (3 hours/session) 2026-08-15 (Sat) Difficulty Level - 1
26K SEWE 072 Level E- Sewing Course (Entry level) 6 sessions (3 hours/session) 2026-07-18 (Sat) Difficulty Level - 1

Pattern Making Skills

Course Code Course Name Duration Start Date Difficulty Level
26K BDS 081 Basic Draping Skill 6 sessions (3 hours/session) 2026-08-05 (Wed) Difficulty Level - 2
LMP Learn to Make Pattern 6 sessions (3 hours/session) Difficulty Level - 2

Dress Making Skills

Course Code Course Name Duration Start Date Difficulty Level
PCAS [New Course] Professional Clothing Alteration (Suit) 7 sessions (3 hours/session) Difficulty Level - 2
26K DIYD 081 DIY Dress Production Workshop 30 Hours (6 hours per day) 2026-08-19 (Wed) N/A
ECAW1 Essential Clothing Alteration Workshop I 5 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A
ECAW2 Essential Clothing Alteration Workshop II 6 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A
26K MSM 081 Fundamental Men’s Suit Making 90 hours (3 hours / session) 2026-08-11 (Tue) N/A
CDM Introduction to Cocktail Dress Making Course 8 sessions (3hr/session) N/A
WDMC Introduction to Wedding Dress Making Course 12 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A
WAMC Wheelchair Accessories (Cushion Cover & Side bag) Making Course 6 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A

Digital Fashion

Course Code Course Name Duration Start Date Difficulty Level
[New Course] Mastering AI from Sketch to Sales with Genesis-One 2 sessions (2.5 hours/session) N/A
PAVE [New Course] Weaving AI Intelligence: Advanced Agentic Coding for Textile Industry 3 sessions N/A
CDFD Certificate in Digital Fashion Design 36-hour lectures and consultation & 12-hour self-practice sessions N/A
VGC CLO | 3D Fashion Software 21-hour lectures and projects & 9-hour self-practice sessions N/A
CLOE CLO | 3D Fashion Software (Enhancement) 15-hour lectures and consultation & 6-hour self-practice sessions N/A
STYDC Digital Fashion Creation Short Course 21-hour lectures and projects & 9-hour self-practice sessions N/A
STYSF Sustainable Fashion R&D Course – Entry Level 21-hour lectures and projects & 9-hour self-practice sessions N/A
VFD Virtual Fashion Display – Garment Display 6 sessions (2 hours/session) N/A
VTD1 Virtual Fashion Display – Textiles I 2 sessions (4.5 hours/session) N/A
VTD2 Virtual Fashion Display – Textiles II 2 sessions (4.5 hours/session) N/A

Shoes and Leather

Course Code Course Name Duration Start Date Difficulty Level
LCW Art of Leather Flowers: Craft Workshop 2 sessions (1.5 hours/session) N/A
HWS Artisan Leather Boot Workshop 10 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A
BLDW Basic Leather Dyeing Workshop (Long Wallet) 2 sessions (2 hours / session) N/A
26K SHO4 071 Footwear Leather 6 sessions (2 hours/session, 3 hours for last lesson) 2026-07-14 (Tue) N/A
LHDM Leather Handbag Creation for Beginners 6 sessions (2.5 hours / session) N/A
PCLS Parent-child Leather Sandal Making 2 sessions (4 hours/session) N/A
PCS Personalized Casual Shoes 6 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A
SCR Practical Shoe Care and Repair Course 8 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A
26K SHO1 081 Practical Shoemaking 4 lecture sessions (2.5 hours/session) plus 9 practical sessions (6 hours/session), total 64 hours 2026-08-04 (Tue) N/A

Other Technical Skills and Craft

Course Code Course Name Duration Start Date Difficulty Level
26K FIW 071 [New course] Fashion Illustration Introductory Workshop 1 sessions (3 hours/session) 2026-07-30 (Thu) N/A
TEX Basic Knowledge of Textiles 6 sessions (2.5 hours/session) N/A
26K CHEW 081 Creative Hand Embroidery Workshop 2 sessions (3 hours / session) 2026-08-19 (Wed) N/A
26K ETKLP 071 Essential Textile Knowledge for Laundry Professionals 4 sessions (2.5 hours/session) N/A
PHSW Professional Hand-stitch Workshop 3 sessions (3 hours/session) N/A