How to be a Personal Shopper Certificate

How to be a Personal Shopper

Having a passion for shopping and fashion, and getting paid to apply that passion, may seem like a dream too good to be true. As the fashion and retail industries develop and evolve their products and services, so too do the ways in which people shop.

Not everyone enjoys shopping and others may be unable to shop for themselves due to their age or a disability. A personal shopper uses their fashion knowledge and customer service skills to select the correct items for their customer. Being a personal shopper is no longer just for the wealthy elite, even the average person can benefit from the services a personal shopper provides.

Being a personal shopper can be a fun challenge. Perhaps you have previous retail experience and would like to apply your skills to a new role? Your experience could lead to a new business opportunity helping people feel confident in what they wear without spending more than they can afford.

During this course, you will learn what a personal shopper is and how they differ from other personal assistant jobs.

Next, you will learn about the various skills required, what the job involves, how to pick a niche, and how to build a personal shopper business.

Finally, you will learn about the benefits and common challenges that personal shoppers deal with on a day-to-day basis.

You Will Learn

  • About personal shoppers, other types of shopping assistants and related careers
  • About the types of skills needed to work as a personal shopper
  • How to pick a niche and develop your business as a personal shopper
  • About the many challenges and benefits that come with working as a personal shopper

The Benefits of Taking This Course

  • You will learn about alternative career options in the fashion and retail industries
  • You will gain a thorough knowledge of how to apply fashion, budgeting, and a passion for shopping, into a career and/or business
  • You will explore a variety of personal skills which can also be used outside of your workplace
  • You will get to help a variety of people feel better about themselves and their purchases through the use of clothing and accessories

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What personal shoppers do
  • The benefits of working as a personal shopper
  • How to get a job working as a personal shopper
  • The skills and requirements needed to become a personal shopper
  • How to turn your weaknesses into strengths
  • Tips for learning new skills
  • How to build your career as a personal shopper
  • How to specialise and expand into other areas
  • Tips for building your business
  • Common challenges that personal shoppers face
  • Benefits of learning the challenges of being a personal shopper
  • Tips to determine if working as a personal shopper is right for you
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    How to be a Personal Shopper Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I've only just started this course but already the content layout and info are spot on. I was only going to do the 1st module the evening I got it but four hours later I had almost completed four! I just couldn't put it down. I have just finished an online aromatherpy course but the massage section was vague so this complements it perfectly I would recommend to anyone. I will be using this as a business but it's also perfect for people to learn for friends and family! So glad I found it. Thank you

    Gemma Espejo-Degraph

    Great course which is simple to do but you get a great qualification in the end and if you fail a unit it is simply to retake.

    Full knowledge of area so it makes it easier to start a business and tells you the legal things you need to know as well

    Charlie Thurlow

    Brilliant course. As a busy ,working mum this course gave a chance to change my career but it also gave me a chance to study in my own free time. Very easy wording, education videos, important information you can't find online. The brilliant thing is that even after finishing the course you still can go back to your modules and view the videos again. The help from assistants is great. The minute I contacted them with question they always responded very quickly and professionally.

    Monica Carter

    This short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.

    I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.

    The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.

    Caroline Gray

    I have found this course very interesting. Even being a bride myself, you don't actually realise how much actually goes into planning a wedding. Every little detail goes into the course. I can’t wait to start putting my work into action - becoming a Wedding Planner and being part of a couple’s day. Helping them plan their most important day of their lives. It’s been interesting learning how other cultures plan and have their weddings, and how many different themes people choose from. Even to the honeymoon. So many things go into being a wedding planner, it’s not as simple as it seems.

    Kelly Ford

    This is a fantastic course, it is incredible value for money and it will give you all the information you need to be able to pursue the career of Teaching Assistant.

    Being able to do it all in your own time makes it a lot less stressful if you're trying to fit it around work and life in general and the addition of worksheets throughout helps you see which areas need improvement before you take the final test.

    Jack Whitcher

    Duration:
    3 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images  MP3 audio lessons 

    Cost:
    £100.00

    How to be a Personal Shopper

    Having a passion for shopping and fashion, and getting paid to apply that passion, may seem like a dream too good to be true. As the fashion and retail industries develop and evolve their products and services, so too do the ways in which people shop.

    Not everyone enjoys shopping and others may be unable to shop for themselves due to their age or a disability. A personal shopper uses their fashion knowledge and customer service skills to select the correct items for their customer. Being a personal shopper is no longer just for the wealthy elite, even the average person can benefit from the services a personal shopper provides.

    Being a personal shopper can be a fun challenge. Perhaps you have previous retail experience and would like to apply your skills to a new role? Your experience could lead to a new business opportunity helping people feel confident in what they wear without spending more than they can afford.

    During this course, you will learn what a personal shopper is and how they differ from other personal assistant jobs.

    Next, you will learn about the various skills required, what the job involves, how to pick a niche, and how to build a personal shopper business.

    Finally, you will learn about the benefits and common challenges that personal shoppers deal with on a day-to-day basis.

    You Will Learn

    • About personal shoppers, other types of shopping assistants and related careers
    • About the types of skills needed to work as a personal shopper
    • How to pick a niche and develop your business as a personal shopper
    • About the many challenges and benefits that come with working as a personal shopper

    The Benefits of Taking This Course

    • You will learn about alternative career options in the fashion and retail industries
    • You will gain a thorough knowledge of how to apply fashion, budgeting, and a passion for shopping, into a career and/or business
    • You will explore a variety of personal skills which can also be used outside of your workplace
    • You will get to help a variety of people feel better about themselves and their purchases through the use of clothing and accessories

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What personal shoppers do
  • The benefits of working as a personal shopper
  • How to get a job working as a personal shopper
  • The skills and requirements needed to become a personal shopper
  • How to turn your weaknesses into strengths
  • Tips for learning new skills
  • How to build your career as a personal shopper
  • How to specialise and expand into other areas
  • Tips for building your business
  • Common challenges that personal shoppers face
  • Benefits of learning the challenges of being a personal shopper
  • Tips to determine if working as a personal shopper is right for you
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    How to be a Personal Shopper Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I've only just started this course but already the content layout and info are spot on. I was only going to do the 1st module the evening I got it but four hours later I had almost completed four! I just couldn't put it down. I have just finished an online aromatherpy course but the massage section was vague so this complements it perfectly I would recommend to anyone. I will be using this as a business but it's also perfect for people to learn for friends and family! So glad I found it. Thank you

    Gemma Espejo-Degraph

    Great course which is simple to do but you get a great qualification in the end and if you fail a unit it is simply to retake.

    Full knowledge of area so it makes it easier to start a business and tells you the legal things you need to know as well

    Charlie Thurlow

    Brilliant course. As a busy ,working mum this course gave a chance to change my career but it also gave me a chance to study in my own free time. Very easy wording, education videos, important information you can't find online. The brilliant thing is that even after finishing the course you still can go back to your modules and view the videos again. The help from assistants is great. The minute I contacted them with question they always responded very quickly and professionally.

    Monica Carter

    This short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.

    I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.

    The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.

    Caroline Gray

    I have found this course very interesting. Even being a bride myself, you don't actually realise how much actually goes into planning a wedding. Every little detail goes into the course. I can’t wait to start putting my work into action - becoming a Wedding Planner and being part of a couple’s day. Helping them plan their most important day of their lives. It’s been interesting learning how other cultures plan and have their weddings, and how many different themes people choose from. Even to the honeymoon. So many things go into being a wedding planner, it’s not as simple as it seems.

    Kelly Ford

    This is a fantastic course, it is incredible value for money and it will give you all the information you need to be able to pursue the career of Teaching Assistant.

    Being able to do it all in your own time makes it a lot less stressful if you're trying to fit it around work and life in general and the addition of worksheets throughout helps you see which areas need improvement before you take the final test.

    Jack Whitcher

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