You already design great products. Now learn how to cost them like a boss.

Open Costing Academy gives apparel buyers, designers, and sourcers the financial skills to lead with confidence and transparency.

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What You'll Learn

Costing Fundamentals

Understand key cost drivers, margins, and how to build a reliable BOM (Bill of Materials).

Traceability Tools

Master supplier data tracking and ensure responsible sourcing.

Supplier Negotiation

Gain confidence to lead conversations on cost, value, and risk.

Our course is split into 8 modules which you can complete at your own pace. We also include a monthly 1:1 session with an Open Costing Academy teacher to ensure that you get the most out of the course.



Choose Your Plan

Start free. Upgrade to unlock the full academy.

Starter

Free articles and tools

Free

  • ✓ Articles
  • ✓ Access to Basic Tools
  • ✓ Email Updates


Join for Free
Academy

Course + Certification

$79/month $699/year

  • ✓ Excel for Apparel Course
  • ✓ Access to all tools
  • ✓ Certification
  • ✓ 1:1 Sessions with Academy Teacher
  • ✓ Ask about availability
academy@opencosting.com
Enterprise

Multi-seat license

Custom Custom

  • ✓ Excel for Apparel Course
  • ✓ Access to all tools
  • ✓ Certifications
  • ✓ Private Workshops
  • ✓ Ask about availability
enterprise@opencosting.com


What People Are Saying

"This course gave me the confidence to lead sourcing decisions with real financial clarity. A must-have for any fashion pro!"

— Sarah L., Apparel Buyer

"I had no idea how much margin we were leaving on the table. Open Costing changed how I think about product dev forever."

— Jason M., Product Developer

"The Excel tools alone are worth the price. But the real value is how they teach you to use them strategically."

— Anjali P., Sourcing Manager


Frequently Asked Questions

The course is designed for apparel buyers, designers, sourcing managers, and anyone involved in cost decision-making in fashion or apparel.

Most learners complete the course in 4–6 weeks at their own pace. It includes 8 modules with optional 1:1 sessions.

Yes! Upon completing the Academy tier, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that you can share on LinkedIn or with employers.

You'll get access to Excel costing templates, sourcing calculators, supplier tracking tools, and printable PDF worksheets.

Absolutely. You can start with the free tier and upgrade anytime to unlock the full academy and certifications.






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