Explore all angles of the sneaker business – from design through sale – with this new online program from FIT, featuring Complex and leaders from across the sneaker world.
Students get insider access to key areas of the industry with 45+ on-demand video lessons, and build real-world skills through self-paced projects and simulations.
Learn more at sneakers.fitnyc.edu.
Over the past few years, the sports world has experienced a digital media explosion as well as a globalization that has dramatically impacted the industry.
Developed in partnership with the faculty of Columbia University’s globally-ranked Sports Management program, this six-course program explores those new frontiers, making them accessible to aspiring sports professionals at a key decision-making moment in their lives.
Learn more at sie.sps.columbia.edu.
If you follow fashion, you know Parsons and brands like Condé Nast, Teen Vogue, Rebecca Minkoff, GILT and Etsy.
This one-of-a-kind program provides an exciting overview of the fashion industry, with more than 70 on-demand course videos taught by Parsons faculty, as well as leading fashion industry experts and brands. Carefully crafted assignments help students develop skills.
Learn more at industryessentials.parsons.edu.
Taught by FIT faculty, editors from Allure, and industry experts from Bobbi Brown, L’Oreal, MAC Cosmetics, and more, this is the first-ever online non-credit certificate program to deliver an in-depth introduction to the diverse array of careers in the $265 billion global beauty industry.
Learn more at beauty.fitnyc.edu.
Yellowbrick programs are taught by top-tier university faculty, as well experts and influencers from a diverse array of global industries.
Chief Content Officer, Teen Vogue and them
Co-founder and Designer, Rebecca Minkoff
Chief Marketing Officer, Stephen Curry 30 Inc.
Editor in Chief, Allure
Host of Sneaker Shopping, SVP Content Strategy Complex Media
Founder, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
“FIT Sneaker Essentials has allowed me to slowly develop my place in the sneaker world and where I see myself going in the future. You may have thought you knew a lot about sneakers before but take this course and your sneaker intelligence will expand to its full potential."
"This program helped me redefine what I wanted out of my career and my life, and helped me create the framework for a new business. Throughout each course, I was reinvigorated. I was refining my grown-up goals. I was recharging my creative and professional battery. I was building a business plan and getting excited again."
"Ever had that teacher in school that was a great communicator and who also saw great potential in you (even when you didn't) when you applied your energy correctly? One that held you accountable in achieving the discussed goals to be met. Well, she's that person for me in this program."
"The program was an incredible experience that provided me with precious knowledge from one of the top schools in the country. The program opened the door for me to connect with several professionals in the sports industry as well as giving me an idea of the path I have to take to achieve my goals."
"The sports industry essentials program not only gave me the knowledge I needed to break in to the Sports Industry, it also gave me confidence, and it helped me find my fit within the industry. Now, I can proudly say my first job right out of college is with an NFL team."
"I am loving every bit of the program! Each assignment encourages me to broaden my skill, and exposes me to all aspects of the industry, even careers that I haven’t even thought about. It really does inspire me to keep hold of my passion, as I am an aspiring fashion designer."
"I would like to formally thank the incredibly awesome and creative faculty and curators who created this program, for teaching me incredible lessons, helping me grow as a person and helping me expand my horizons in my goals to becoming a fashion journalist."
"This definitely helps open up my mind to all of the possibilities in this Industry. I’m currently changing career path from Engineering to Fashion, so this is a great source of career information and inspiration."
"After finishing the Certificate Program, I have a much better understanding academically and professionally of the fashion industry. And of course, I am more confident and prepared for stepping forward in fashion industry."
"This amazing online program gives you an insider peek into what the fashion industry looks like at an accelerated speed - so you can start to define fashion instead of just following it."
Read more at HuffingtonPost.com
"If you want to learn everything at once — from breaking into sneaker media, design, retail, and the culture — the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Sneaker Essentials course is the place to go."
Read more at Complex.com
"This is an opportunity to see more women creating spaces in the sneakHER industry and this marks a change in how people gain access to the fields that they want to work in. This program brings industry leaders to you and gives you a clear path to succeed in footwear, no matter what area you’re interested in."
Read more at CNKdaily.com
"If your dream is to enter the world of fashion after college, or you're just interested in re-shaping your personal aesthetic, you need this."
Read more at HerCampus.com
"If you love sports, at some point you’ve probably thought about turning it into a career. Luckily, a career in sports isn’t limited to hitting home runs and kicking field goals. Sports management is a fast-growing field, thanks to evolving technology and global opportunities."
Read more at Deadspin.com
"In an effort to increase access to educational tools for the next generation of hypebeasts, the Fashion Institute of Technology is partnering with Complex to roll out an online course that teaches the fundamentals of sneaker design."
Read more at Glossy.co
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Marcellus enjoyed a 10-year NFL career in which he was an All-Pro defensive end. He is currently an ESPN personality who co-hosts SportsNation and Afternoons with Marcellus & Travis. Marcellus is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is dedicated to helping underserved students pursue sports-related careers. His scholarship furthers that mission.
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Ros is an Emmy Award winning basketball analyst who covers games for NBA on TNT, Pac-12 Network, NBA TV, and the WNBA's New York Liberty on MSG. She has covered the Olympics on NBC, and was previously a reporter for the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco 49ers. Her scholarship helps empower minority women to pursue careers in the fields they are passionate about.
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Marcellus enjoyed a 10-year NFL career in which he was an All-Pro defensive end. He is currently an ESPN personality who co-hosts SportsNation and Afternoons with Marcellus & Travis. Marcellus is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is dedicated to helping underserved students pursue sports-related careers. His scholarship furthers that mission.
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