The EU-funded VETRINE project is pleased to present the free online course Green VETRINE: an introduction to sustainable garment design and manufacturing. Green VETRINE has been developed by leading European training organisations in the textile and clothing sector, and delivers a European certificate for successful completion. The  course is also available in seven languages. Read below to find out more about the course and how it will help you in your current position or for a new venture.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE COURSE AS A GUEST

Who is it for?

The course was developed for Fashion Design Vocational and Higher education students, but might also be used within SMEs in the industry to upskill their employees. The course is available in seven languages: English, French, Greek, Lithuanian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Bulgarian. 

What will you learn?

Green VETRINE is divided into 5 chapters and each of these has 4 learning units as follows:

1. Sustainable apparel production methods and product stewardship
2. Exploitation of raw materials used in the apparel sector and their environmental impact
3. Textile engineering
4. Entrepreneurship into the apparel industry
5. Digital Product Passport

How does it work?

The online course is available free of charge. Learners can participate independently by accessing it as a guest, or through a VET institution that provides the support of a VET trainer.

The course consists of 5 chapters, each containing 4 learning units, delivered through video lessons and a supporting manual.

Each chapter includes a self-assessment tool:

• The initial questionnaire helps you understand your current knowledge, interests, and skills related to sustainability in the clothing industry. It also guides you in creating your dynamic Individual Learning Plan.
• After completing each chapter, you will take the same questionnaire again to evaluate your progress in acquiring the relevant skills.

This course provides a certificate of completion to those who pass all 5 final questionnaires successfully. To be eligible for the certificate, all questionnaires must be completed.

Of course, you are free to explore only the chapters or learning units that are most relevant to you. However, a certificate will not be issued if the course is not completed in full.

See this video for a visual guide of how to access the course as a guest.

Who developed the course?

The course was developed by partners of the VETRINE project who are experts either in VET training or in specific aspects of the textile and clothing sector. See this page for more about our partners.