Best Fashion CAD Course in CoimbatoreLectra · Optitex · Gerber AccuMark · CLO 3D · AI

The Fashion CAD course is a 5-month programme of 150+ hours, organised into 8 modules over about 20 weeks. It covers garment construction, flats and tech packs, Lectra Modaris, Optitex, Gerber AccuMark, CLO 3D and AI fashion tools.

You learn Lectra Modaris, Optitex PDS, Gerber AccuMark, CLO 3D, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, plus AI tools such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney and ChatGPT.

The 2026 syllabus has 8 modules: fashion fundamentals and construction, digital flats and tech packs, Lectra Modaris pattern making, Optitex 2D and 3D fit, Gerber AccuMark grading and markers, CLO 3D virtual garments, an AI and digital fashion workflow module, and a portfolio and capstone module.

Yes. Fashion students, tailors, boutique owners, garment industry staff, graduates and career switchers can join. The course starts with garment construction basics before moving to CAD software.

No. Basic stitching knowledge helps but is not required. Module 1 teaches garment parts and measurements, and the sketching used is simple and technical rather than artistic.

It depends on the task. CLO 3D is strong for 3D garments and virtual fitting. Lectra Modaris, Gerber AccuMark and Optitex PDS are widely used for pattern making, grading and markers. Adobe Illustrator is used for flats and tech packs.

Grading creates the other sizes from a base pattern using grade rules. Marker making arranges all pattern pieces on the fabric width so the cutting room wastes as little fabric as possible. Both are taught in Gerber AccuMark in Module 05.

Yes. Export units in Tiruppur and Coimbatore use CAD for patterns, grading, markers and tech packs every day, which are the core skills of this course.

Fashion CAD goes deep into the four industry CAD systems for patterns, grading and markers. Garment Design covers the full design journey with CLO 3D and a collection. Ask our counsellor which fits your goal.

Yes. Module 7 teaches AI tools for concept boards, prints and mock-ups, with training on checking output for buildability, originality and copyright. AI supports your work, and the technical skills in the other modules remain essential.

Roles to explore include Fashion CAD Designer, Pattern Maker and Grader, Technical Designer, 3D Fashion Artist, Textile Print Designer and freelance fashion CAD specialist. Opportunities and pay depend on your skills, portfolio and the employer. Typical starting pay is ₹15,000 to ₹45,000 per month depending on the role.

Placement support continues until you are placed: portfolio and tech-pack book, software tests and mock interviews, and referrals to 100+ hiring partners such as garment exporters, pattern rooms, brands and boutiques. It is support, not a job guarantee, so results depend on your skills, portfolio and effort.

Classes are available in Tamil and English, in classroom and live online batches.

Fashion designing focuses on creative design and collections. Fashion CAD focuses on the technical side: digital patterns, grading, markers, tech packs and 3D samples. Many designers learn both.

Choose a 3-year degree or a 1 to 2 year diploma if you want broad fashion design training. Choose the 5-month Fashion CAD course at Fulcrum if you want the technical software skills that garment export units, pattern rooms and sampling teams in Coimbatore and Tiruppur hire for: digital patterns, grading, markers, tech packs and 3D samples. Many degree students and graduates join Fulcrum Fashion CAD to add these job-ready skills.

It can be for people who build a strong portfolio and learn CAD, 3D design and tech packs. The industry is competitive, so practical skills and a clear specialty help. No institute can promise a particular job or salary.

Fees depend on the batch and format, so call +91 93608 99780 or submit the enquiry form for the current fee. An EMI option of up to 6 months is available.

2nd Floor, Kani Towers, No.182 D, 2nd Street, above Vithu Pharmacy, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore 641012. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 9:30 AM to 5 PM.

Yes. Submit the enquiry form or call +91 93608 99780 and we will book a free demo class and counselling, so you can see the software and teaching style before you pay.