How to Choose a Color Analysis Certification: 10 Questions to Ask

Short answer: choose a color analysis certification that teaches a consistent method, includes a real draping kit, offers live teaching and feedback on your own client cases, and is backed by an established school. Compare the total price including drapes, not just the course fee.

10 questions to ask before you enroll

1. Who is behind the training? An established school, a franchise or a single instructor? How long has it been teaching?
2. Which method is taught? Is it a structured, repeatable method, or a collection of tips?
3. How many seasons? 12 seasons are the professional standard; more is not always more precise.
4. Are drapes included? Physical fabrics or digital images? If not included, how much do they cost?
5. Is there live teaching? How many sessions, and in groups of what size?
6. Will your work be reviewed? How many client cases are corrected by a trainer?
7. Is there an in-person option? Practicing on live models with a trainer accelerates learning.
8. What does the certificate mean? Is there a final evaluation, or only course completion?
9. Is business training included? Pricing, virtual sessions and client acquisition for your market.
10. What is the refund policy? Is there a guarantee period?

How ESR answers these questions

Question	ESR School of Color
Who is behind it	ESR, an image consulting school founded in Paris in 2010, present in 9 countries, Qualiopi-certified in France
Method	ESR Personal Color Analysis® with the T.R.I.™ draping protocol
Seasons	12
Drapes	Professional physical kit included and shipped
Live teaching	8 masterclasses, groups of 12
Reviewed cases	5
In person	Optional 2 days in Paris
Certificate	ESR Certified Color Analyst, after a final evaluation
Business training	US module included
Guarantee	14 days