embroidery

Certificate In Embroidery

Comprehensive training in hand and machine embroidery techniques, stitch development, fabric selection, and decorative design. Equipping you with the practical skills and creative industry knowledge to excel in garment embellishment, bespoke tailoring, and textile artistry.

  • 6 Months | Certificate | KES 20,000

Course Overview

Course Details Summary
Detail Info
Duration 6 Months (2 Terms)
Award Certificate
Fees KES 20,000 / Term
Entry Requirements KCSE D and above 
Programme Highlights
  • Certificate certification

  • Hands-on training with manual and digital embroidery machines

  • Practical focus on thread tension, hooping, and stabilization

  • Portfolio development for entry-level employment or self-employment

  • Training in custom embellishment and garment branding

Course Modules
  • Introduction to Embroidery & Textile Art

  • Basic Hand Stitches & Techniques

  • Machine Embroidery Operations

  • Design Transfer & Pattern Digitizing

  • Thread Selection & Color Theory

  • Fabric Preparation & Stabilization

  • Decorative Embellishments (Beading & Appliqué)

  • Embroidery Business Management

Career Outcomes
  • Embroidery Machine Operator

  • Textile Decoration Specialist

  • Bespoke Garment Embellisher

  • Self-employed Embroidery Entrepreneur

  • Apparel Branding Assistant

  • Craft & Artisan Maker

Why It Matters

Adding Value Through Detail and Craftsmanship

In the apparel and textile industry, the finer details make all the difference. At ZTTC, we emphasize the fundamentals of stitch precision, design balance, and fabric integrity, ensuring you can transform plain garments into premium, personalized pieces. We focus on the details—threads, tension, and design—the hallmarks of a skilled embroiderer that set you apart in a competitive market.

Reviving and Modernizing Kenya’s Textile Craft

As Kenya’s fashion and corporate apparel sectors grow, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can add unique value to garments through custom branding and intricate embellishment. ZTTC’s certificate programme bridges this gap, producing graduates who are practical, creative artisans ready to serve the local fashion scene, elevate corporate branding, and drive the craft economy forward.

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Take the next step toward a real career. Applications for the next intake are now open.

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