Apparel Technical Designer Training Guide

The training guide clearly outlines the courses, tools and resources needed to become a Level 2 Certified Technical Designer for Kohl’s.

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CTD Mentor Guide

This discussion guide will walk you through the necessary steps to certify your designer, and to complete and submit the training guide to Kohl’s.

Orientation: Associate CTD-Level 2

This training provides an overview of the Associate Certified Technical Designer: Level 2 - Reviewing Production Reference

Getting Started: Level 2 - Associate TD/CTD

Apparel Technical Designer Training Guide - Level 2 (Last Updated: 04/01/2019)

CTD Mentor Guide (Last Updated: 08/28/2018)

Fit Responsibilities

Garment Balance (Last Updated: 07/28/2018)

Garment Fit (Last Updated: 07/28/2018)

Workmanship & Construction (Last Updated: 07/28/2018)

Critical Points of Attention Expectations (Last Updated: 07/14/2021)

Sweaters

Sweater Support Training (Last Updated: 10/01/2023)

Sweater Stitch & Terminology (Last Updated: 04/20/2018)

Sweater Images - Issues and Solution (Last Updated: 06/11/2018)

PR Approval Process

How to Check a PP Sample (Last Updated: 05/12/2020)

How to Check a PP Sample - Sweaters (Last Updated: 05/08/2020)

How To Check A Production Reference Sample - Part 1 (Last Updated: 10/01/2018)

How To Check A Production Reference Sample - Part 2 (Last Updated: 10/01/2018)

Experienced Level 2

Women's Extended Size Process (Last Updated: 11/09/2022)

Private and Exclusive Brands

Apparel Associate TD/CTD Level 2