Become an image consultant - Training for Image Consultants
We offer comprehensive introductory Image Consulting seminars where you will learn the inns and outs of the industry and build your credibility as a professional to enable you to empower others and change lives.
In today's fast paced business world, impressions regarding competence and credibility are formed within seconds and are usually based on appearance. Knowing how to manage your personal presentation so that you are immediately perceived as efficient and confident is as critical as any business skill on a CV.
Our seminars are presented by Doris Msibi, an Image and Etiquette Coach, Founder of SA Image Institute, a Television Host and President of the Association of Professional Image Consultants of South Africa.
What is an Image Consultant?
An Image Consultant is a specialist in:
- Appearance Management
- Behavior and Etiquette
- Communications Skills

What Does An Image Consultant Do?
- Conduct Colour Analysis Consultations and Group Workshops
- Conduct Style Analysis Consultations and Group Workshops
- Conduct Make-up Selection and Application Consultations and Group Workshops
- Conduct Wardrobe Audits/ Consultations for Clients
- Provide Personal Shopping services
- Conduct Client Complete Make-Over’s
- Conduct Professional Image Management Workshops to corporate companies
- Facilitate Workshops and Seminars
- We Change Lives!
You will Learn how to…
- Analyse your client’s face and body shape
- Give advice on the best suited styles for your clients
- How to do colour coding
- Give advice on the best suited colours for your clients
- Facilitate group workshops and presentations
- Market your consulting business
- Make up selection and application, including eyebrow shaping
Other Benefits:
- Become a part of a team of professionals
- Be your own boss and work flexible hours
- Get listed on the SA Image Institute website
- Get business referrals from your colleagues
- Receive continuous industry-related updates and coaching
- Have access to SAII’s professional coaching books and material
- Benefit from tried and tested Image Consulting material and tools
- Receive continuous mentorship and support from Doris Msibi and our team of experts
- Learn not only how to conduct consultations but running a consulting business as well
- We offer the option to work as an SA Image Institute consultant or independently. The choice is yours
Who Should Apply?
- Anyone with a passion for the image industry and assisting others
- Who is well groomed, articulate, self-motivated and organised
- Is committed to excellence and love to see others succeed
- Hardworking and professional with a natural flair for what looks good, what is appropriate and inappropriate in terms of Image, behaviour and communication
Become a Image Consultant - Click on any of the Consultant types for more information
- Style Consultant
- Colour Consultant
- Etiquette Consultant
- Image Business Management

Become a Style Consultant
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life as a professional Style Consultant. Sign up to these very enlightening and thoroughly informative courses with everything you need to equip yourself to become a competent style consultant and discover the vast opportunity that awaits you. You are only a step away from changing lives!
| Module | Cost | Course Description |
| Style Consultant for Women | R3 500.00 | Basic introduction to conducting style analysis, assessments and consultations for women |
| Style Consultant for Men | R2 900.00 | Basic introduction to conducting style analysis assessments and consultations for men |
| Advanced Style Consultant | R 2 900.00 | Advanced techniques to style consultations for both men and women. |
Material Provided for each Seminar
- A Starter Kit per Module
- Workbooks and Manuals
- Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
- Accommodation for Applicants outside of Johannesburg
- Continuous Receipt of Industry Related Updates and Coaching
- A certificate of Achievement
- A Year's Free Student Membership with the Association of Professional Image Consultants South Africa (APICSA) (applicable to non members only)
- Opportunity to Sit In During the Next Course at a Minimal Fee

Become a Colour Consultant
Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a professional Colour and Makeup Consultant. Learn how you can teach your clients to use colour for their benefit through these informative courses with everything you need to equip yourself to become a competent colour consultant. A future in bright shades of success awaits you!
| Module | Cost | Course Description |
| Color and Makeup Consultant | R3 500.00 | Introduction to skin analysis and basic make up |
| Advanced Color Consultant | R2 900.00 | Application introduction to the understanding of color and its effect on you and the people you interact with |
Material Provided for each Seminar
- A Starter Kit per Module
- Workbooks and Manuals
- Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
- Accommodation for Applicants outside of Johannesburg
- Continuous Receipt of Industry Related Updates and Coaching
- A certificate of Achievement
- A Year's Free Student Membership with the Association of Professional Image Consultants South Africa (APICSA) (applicable to non members only)
- Opportunity to Sit In During the Next Course at a Minimal Fee

Become an Etiquette Consultant
Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a professional Etiquette Consultant. As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Our thoroughly informative courses will equip you to become competent in the art of good manners and grace; in both business and social settings.
| Module | Cost | Course Description |
| Business Etiquette | R 3 500.00 | Introduction on how to use business etiquette to stand out from the rest |
| Social Etiquette | R 3 000.00 | Introduction on how to use your social skills to make great impressions and build relationships |
| Etiquette for Teens | R 2 900.00 | Proper mannerisms for teen boys and girls. actions speak louder than words! |
Material Provided for each Seminar
- A Starter Kit per Module
- Workbooks and Manuals
- Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
- Accommodation for Applicants outside of Johannesburg
- Continuous Receipt of Industry Related Updates and Coaching
- A certificate of Achievement
- A Year's Free Student Membership with the Association of Professional Image Consultants South Africa (APICSA) (applicable to non members only)
- Opportunity to Sit In During the Next Course at a Minimal Fee

Managing Your Image Business
Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life as an entrepreneur in this amazing industry. Sign up to this extremely enlightening and very practical course where you will learn all you need to take your Image Consulting Business to the next Level.
| Module | Cost | Course Description |
| Image Business Management | R 3 500.00 | Being an image consultant means you need to be well equipped with skills to ensure that you have a successful business. Let us help you........ |
Material Provided for each Seminar
- A Starter Kit per Module
- Workbooks and Manuals
- Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
- Accommodation for Applicants outside of Johannesburg
- Continuous Receipt of Industry Related Updates and Coaching
- A certificate of Achievement
- A Year's Free Student Membership with the Association of Professional Image Consultants South Africa (APICSA) (applicable to non members only)
- Opportunity to Sit In During the Next Course at a Minimal Fee
Click here for a list of our frequently asked questions.
How to Register:
- Download and send us your completed application form OR fill in the online form.
- A close up photo of yourself
- A full length photo of yourself
- Send all of the above to info@imageinstitute.co.za or 086 509 3848
