FASH912: Footwear Product Development

For All Adults

Course via Lasell University

You’ll gain knowledge and experience relating to the product development process; including footwear basics, lasts, shell patterns, tooling, components, tech packs, BOM creation, product calendar, factory communication, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. The course will challenge students to effectively identify issues and solutions related to product development and manufacturing.

Bonus: Resume and portfolio creation lecture

• Live & pre-recorded lectures = Flexible education

• All classes are recorded so it’s ok if you need to miss a class (or ALL classes)

• Global cohort

• 2x / week at 7:00am PST on Tuesdays and Thursdays

• Many companies offer tuition reimbursement!

• Full scholarships available for those in need. Number of scholarships depends on number of paid students in class.

• You do NOT need to register for the entire certificate program, you CAN take just my class.

Upcoming Sessions:

• April 1-24, 2025 (classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7-8am PST via zoom. Attendance NOT required)

Cost: $695 + fees

*Please note when registering via Lasell website, DO NOT click APPLY or REQUEST INFO buttons… you’ll only click the REGISTER NOW button.

Sneaker Stuff

For Kids aged 12-18

Course via Lasell’s Youth Innovation Program

Elizabeth’s mission is to help kids take their love of footwear and turn it into tangible skills for the future! This class will teach kids things they’ll never learn in school, like Sneaker Stuff! Class consists of 4 LIVE 1-hour classes focusing on the basics and language of footwear, the process of how sneakers go from brief to box, common issues and solutions in footwear development, jobs in the industry, and educational paths that may be beneficial for kids interested in a sneaker related career.

+Weekly creative challenges to build their portfolios

+Graduate-level mentors to inspire & challenge kids

+Class is recorded in case you can’t attend

Stay tuned for future class offerings

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Product Development

For M.S Students

Course via through the UO

The University of Oregon Sports Product Management Program teaches the business of product creation. Students learn the business of creating athletic footwear, apparel and equipment through the lenses of global business, sustainability, and innovation. They engage in hands-on opportunities to build products in the on-site lab, network with leaders in the sports and outdoor industry through program mentors, coaches, guest speakers, and internship opportunities and gain high-demand knowledge to prepare you for roles in the sports and outdoor product industry. Elizabeth teaches the Product Development Class (SPM637)

Onsite and Online program offerings

New cohorts start yearly in September

Cost: Tuition