Course curriculum

Join a growing number of enthusiastic Personal Stylists who have learnt how to harness their passion for style to help others. You don't even need any prior experience! We will teach you how to flourish in a world of fashion and give you the confidence to launch your own career as a Personal Stylist for the everyday woman.

    1. Welcome from Melissa

    2. Meet the Team

    3. Course How-to's

    1. Learning about Body Shape

    2. The 5 Body Shape Stereotypes

    3. The big BUT ..

    4. Recreating the Hourglass Shape

    5. Determining your Client's Body Shape

    6. QUIZ: What shapes can you see?

    1. Putting Size into Perspective

    2. It's all about proportion

    3. Working with lumps and bumps

    4. QUIZ: The Do's and Don'ts

    1. Lifestyle and life stage

    2. QUIZ: Working out wardrobe share

    3. Recognising reality not fantasy

    4. Meet our ladies

    1. Typical Personal Styling Services

    2. The Style Questionnaire

    3. QUIZ: Client 1 - Deciphering the style questionnaire

    4. QUIZ: Client 2 - Deciphering the style questionnaire

    5. Meet some of our clients

    6. Styling Kit and Wardrobe Essentials

    1. Getting the basics right

    2. It's all about the fit

    3. Working with Colour and Pattern

    4. The 80:20 Rule

    5. Accessories & Shoes

About this course

  • Study at a pace that suits and benefit from lifetime access to all content PLUS access to our private Facebook group.
  • Huge library of professional videos guiding you through your learning to a new career
  • In-depth, step by step lessons with clear touch points, quizzes and assignments throughout

Personal Styling for a Career

Launching a successful business together

Student Feedback

We are very proud of the feedback we are receiving from students and are thrilled to be able to support them launch their Personal Styling businesses.

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Enjoyed the course Personal Styling for a Career

Sandra Masilune

I really liked the course because it was a mix of theory and practical tasks. I also loved videos from real-life consultations.

I really liked the course because it was a mix of theory and practical tasks. I also loved videos from real-life consultations.

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Personal styling as a career

Debbie Griffiths

I couldn't give this course higher praise as the second styling course I have completed Melissa's course with it superb library of videos has given m...

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I couldn't give this course higher praise as the second styling course I have completed Melissa's course with it superb library of videos has given me the confidence not only to style real women but to make the leap and set up a buisness giving me practical and informative information to start this journey . The teams passion is felt throughout the course.

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Everything you need to know about styling and setting up ...

Rachael Yates

Thank you Melissa and the rest of the Styling Academy for pulling together such a great course. It contains an absolute wealth of information (both styling a...

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Thank you Melissa and the rest of the Styling Academy for pulling together such a great course. It contains an absolute wealth of information (both styling and business based plus all the tips and tricks that Melissa has learned in 20 years of styling) and Melissa’s energy is so warm and her teaching so natural. I enjoyed every part of it and feel totally inspired to move forward into a new career in styling with professionalism and equipped with all the tools I need. I truly believe that this course stands apart from the others, I was hesitant at first because it is all online but this is no barrier to learning from the best! In fact I think it’s better than the face to face courses I explored. If you have a dream to kickstart your own career in personal styling and to hit the road running, I believe there is no better course out there. I’m looking forward to future training opportunities and hopefully to meet you all in person one day!

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I highly recommend Melissa's course!

Kim Hudnall

Melissa's Personal Styling for a Career course is a game-changer! Unlike other courses I’ve taken or books I have read, she focuses on real women with real b...

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Melissa's Personal Styling for a Career course is a game-changer! Unlike other courses I’ve taken or books I have read, she focuses on real women with real bodies, offering practical and useful information with many videos demonstrating her points. Her emphasis on everyday styling is spot-on. No high fashion fluff—just strategies to help women feel great in what they wear. The virtual styling section was a standout to me. In today's digital world, knowing how to style clients remotely is a must. Melissa's thorough videos cover everything, from virtual consultations to assembling virtual wardrobes from head to toe. If you're considering personal styling as a career, I highly recommend Melissa’s course! It's practical, confidence-boosting, and covers every aspect of the job.

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Everything you need to know about styling and setting up ...

Rachael Yates

Thank you Melissa and the rest of the Styling Academy for pulling together such a great course. It contains an absolute wealth of information (both styling a...

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Thank you Melissa and the rest of the Styling Academy for pulling together such a great course. It contains an absolute wealth of information (both styling and business based plus all the tips and tricks that Melissa has learned in 20 years of styling) and Melissa’s energy is so warm and her teaching so natural. I enjoyed every part of it and feel totally inspired to move forward into a new career in styling with professionalism and equipped with all the tools I need. I truly believe that this course stands apart from the others, I was hesitant at first because it is all online but this is no barrier to learning from the best! In fact I think it’s better than the face to face courses I explored. If you have a dream to kickstart your own career in personal styling and to hit the road running, I believe there is no better course out there. I’m looking forward to future training opportunities and hopefully to meet you all in person one day!

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This course sparks joy from beginning to end

Alicia Scheepers

What an amazing journey it has been! The content of this course is honestly of the highest quality, and I should know as this is not the first styling course...

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What an amazing journey it has been! The content of this course is honestly of the highest quality, and I should know as this is not the first styling course I have done. What really stands out are the videos of how the theory gets put into practice. It is one thing to learn the theory, but it is totally diffirent to actually see it being done. Thanks Melissa and team!

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Unlock Your Styling Potential...

Marcia Mekis

I recently completed the Melissa Murrell Styling Academy course. It was an incredibly valuable experience. The academy provided comprehensive training on h...

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I recently completed the Melissa Murrell Styling Academy course. It was an incredibly valuable experience. The academy provided comprehensive training on how to style clients, with a focus on understanding their individual needs and preferences. I gained a solid understanding of how to re-create a balanced hourglass figure and color theory, enabling me to create harmonious and flattering looks for my clients. Additionally, the course also included practical guidance on setting up a business plan for my own styling business, which was extremely helpful in preparing for the next steps in my personal career. Overall, Melissa and her team provided a well-rounded education in styling and business, equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the industry. Wished I had done it sooner!

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A New Career Path

Jacqueline Churchmack

Thank you, MM and team, for giving generating this program and allowing me to discover a new career path. I have always wanted to help people and my career ...

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Thank you, MM and team, for giving generating this program and allowing me to discover a new career path. I have always wanted to help people and my career has crossed that in hospitals, an insurance company, an elite homebuilder assistant and back into Human Resources for a family run business presently. To those wishing to gift women of this world to see their beauty and celebrate it with them this course is for you. I highly recommend it whole-heartedly. The video format was straightforward, the worksheets easy to complete. The real woman examples/models were very generous sharing their attributes, what their lifestyles where and what they wanted to achieve from the styling. I only have wonderful words for this program. I always adored fashion and helping woman see their beauty as unique as it is. The course has helped me learn skills that allows me to help women really "see" their beauty and recreate it in their daily lives. what a gift to share ... I have completed the course and have held back completing the examination portion as I wanted to be able to "intern" so to speak and do styling for family, friends and anyone willing to allow me to gain experience. I look forward to feeling confident and practiced enough to complete the exam portion of the program very soon. Melissa and her team truly have put together a course that allows you to learn at your own pace and it's amazing when you start styling how much you truly have learnt, and a side perk is people start to notice how you are styling yourself :-). Thank you again Melissa and team for giving me a new career path I am loving.

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Why choose this course?

Becoming a Personal Stylist was the best decision I ever made - and one I feel very passionate about. For years now, I have taught others how to style the everyday woman, and now I want to open that opportunity up to a wider audience. We aren't all models, we aren't the perfect size or shape and not all clothes will fit - however, with the Personal Styling for a Career course, you will learn how to help your clients not only look good, but FEEL good, with a wardrobe that suits their unique shape and lifestyle.

  • Real-life examples

    Follow your dreams and train with us to be a successful Personal Stylist for the everyday woman. Benefit from Melissa's 20+years in the industry and collaborations with industry experts, to fully comprehend every aspect of this profession. Read our student's story.

  • Certification

    With no experience necessary, we will not only teach you how to become a Personal Stylist but how to setup and manage your business too. With Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours certified as well, we have you covered.

  • Course Price

    We understand that undertaking a career change is a big decision and commitment - so we offer a payment plan to split the cost over 3 months if required. Payments are taken on the same date each month.

  • Ongoing support

    Launching any new business can be challenging so you will have access to a thriving community of like-minded stylists to share experiences and advice, tune in for regular live Q&As and even the option of booking a 'Power Hour' with Melissa.

  • No experience required

    We really don't need you to have years of fashion experience on your CV but we do need you to have a passion for style. Leave the rest to us! Any questions, please go to our FAQs.

  • Lifetime access

    We support you every step of the way, both during the course and afterwards. You will have lifetime access to the course itself and opportunity to join our private community for help and advice.

Pricing options

We understand that changing career and investing in your future is a big decision so we are offering two pricing options to book your place on the course.

Student testimonials

I learned so much and gained my confidence with styling

Charlotte Buttrick

Charlotte’s journey from a fashion content creator to personal stylist exemplifies what our course aims to achieve: empowering you to turn your passion into a thriving career. Her success story is a testament to how the right course and support can pave the way for a fulfilling new career path. Find out more ...

Styling success and now part of the team

Ciara Chellun

Ciara was on a mission to style herself better and build a capsule wardrobe when she found Melissa's YouTube channel. Gradually her interest in Personal Styling grew and after extensive research, she made the decision to train at MM Styling Academy. So impressed was Melissa, that she's invited Ciara to join the team! Find out more ...