The Textile Institute

Accreditation And Approval

The Textile Institute accredits a wide range of courses globally within all areas of textiles, clothing and footwear. Students who graduate from these courses can apply for their professional qualifications after a shorter period of work experience and in some cases directly on graduation.

The Textile Institute also offers Approval and Approval with Credit to providers of in-house training, short courses, on-line delivery and programmes not otherwise eligible via the accreditation route.

Accreditation And Approval

The Textile Institute accredits a wide range of courses globally within all areas of textiles, clothing and footwear. Students who graduate from these courses can apply for their professional qualifications after a shorter period of work experience and in some cases directly on graduation.

The Textile Institute also offers Approval and Approval with Credit to providers of in-house training, short courses, on-line delivery and programmes not otherwise eligible via the accreditation route.

Accreditation

  • The Textile Institute accredits courses at both Licentiateship (LTI) and Associateship (CText ATI) level
  • Application is via a form which is assessed by a small panel of experts and ratified by the Professional Qualifications Committee
  • Accreditation lasts for 5 years

Approval and Approval with Credit

  • Each course is assessed individually to ensure that the training on offer is of the highest standard
  • Application is via a form which is assessed by a small panel of experts and ratified by the Professional Qualifications Committee
  • Courses with assessed outcomes such as a test or graded portfolio can apply for Approved with Credit
  • Approved Status lasts for 5 years

Accredited Courses

Looking for a degree length course?
The TI accredits over 60 courses around the world.

Approved Courses

Are you interested in applying for a short course? The TI approves a range of in-house and online courses.

Corporate Members receive 50% off

Did you know that Corporate Members receive 50% off Accreditation and Approval registration fees?

This is one of the many benefits received by Corporate Members of The Textile Institute.

‘Course accreditation by The Textile Institute is highly valued by our students, not least as the qualifications are globally recognised. The accreditation reassures employers that our students graduate with a high standard of professional skills as well as their degree.’

Testimonal by Helen Montgomery
School Developments Manager
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London

‘Accreditation of our courses by The Textile Institute provides our students with a further professional qualification from a recognised chartered institution.  It enables our courses to be validated against international benchmarks and provides further scrutiny as to their applicability to the industry and the important skills our students bring to their future working roles.’

Testimonal by Dr Simeon Gill CText FTI
Lecturer in Fashion Technology Management
University of Manchester

By joining the TI, you will instantly be part of an International, professionally diverse network of members. Our global events and resources will provide you with unprecedented networking opportunities, access to employers and the latest industry information. You will have access to a vast publications portfolio of books and journals and be able to apply for an internationally recognised professional qualification.

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