PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Personal Balance Design Certification
PBD (Personal Balance Design)
- 3 hours x 8 sessions
- In person
- Flexible scheduling
- Certificate upon passing
CERTIFICATION TUITION
₩3,300,000
Approx. USD $2,500· tools excluded
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 8 classes (including the certification exam)
- Textbook
8
SESSIONS
24h
TOTAL HOURS
70+
PASS SCORE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Patent No. 10-2024-0072920 Trademark No. 40-0103333 Design Patent No. 30-0023443 Design Patent No. 30-0023442
WHO IS A PERSONAL BALANCE DESIGNER
Understanding form & image.
Creating harmonious style.
A Personal Balance Designer analyzes body shape, face shape, and facial features to understand the balance between an individual’s form and image, offering a harmonious total styling solution to enhance their attractiveness.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Fashion & Styling Professionals
Stylists, fashion coordinators, and personal shoppers who want to add body and face shape analysis to their client consultations.
Beauty & Image Consultants
Style and image consultants seeking a science-backed framework for total styling recommendations.
Entrepreneurs & Educators
Those building their own balance design studio or looking to teach PBD methodology independently.
CURRICULUM GUIDE
8 sessions. One complete system.
Each class builds on the last, from the fundamentals of Personal Balance Design to face and body analysis, practical training, and the final certification exam.
Master the COCORY Personal Balance Design System
Learn to analyze face shape, facial features, body shape, and personal balance through the COCORY Personal Balance Design methodology.
Understand the fundamentals of Personal Balance Design and learn how facial proportions and shapes are analyzed.
- Standards and Values of Beauty
- 8 Concepts of Beauty
- Basic Fashion Items
- Purpose of Personal Balance Design
- 3 Elements of Balance Design: Shape, Size, Color
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6 Face Shapes and Associated Image Characteristics
- Aspects Covered: Length, Width, Ratio, Shape
- On-site Measurements and Ratio Calculation
- Face Guide Usage Guidance
Analyze facial features through size, definition, shape, thickness, and prominence, and connect the results to hairstyle recommendations.
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4 Main Facial Feature Types and Their 16 Detailed Classifications
- Aspects Covered: Size, Definition, Shape, Thickness and Prominence
- Facial Feature Checklist Usage
- Basic Hairstyle Recommendations Based on Face Balance
Learn to analyze silhouettes, hip shapes, and the 12 women's body shapes to develop balanced styling solutions.
- 3 Types of Silhouette
- Body Measurements
- 4 Hip Shapes
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12 Women's Body Shapes
- Square: S1, S2, S3
- Triangle: T1, T2, T3
- Round: R1, R2, R3
- Hourglass: H1, H2, H3
- Top Items, Bottom Items, Top and Bottom Coordination
Analyze 10 key balance elements and identify optimal styles from the 15 COCORY Balance Styles.
- 15 COCORY Balance Styles and Their Characteristics
- 10 Key Elements of Balance Graph
- Extraction of 2–3 Optimal Styles from the 15 COCORY Balance Styles
- Styling Coaching Based on Identified Style Images
Learn how professional tools are used for face and body balance analysis, then observe the complete coaching process with actual clients.
- Face Measurement Acrylic Ruler with Ruler Guide
- Face Guide (Design Patent No. 30-0023442)
- 20 Eyebrow Guides
- 20 Eyeglass Styles
- Jewelry (Earrings, Necklaces)
- Body Measurement Tape
- 10 Neckline Guides
- 16 Fabric Pattern Guides
- 4 Hip Shapes (Design Patent No. 30-0023443)
- Key Observation Points
- Observation of Coaching with Actual Clients
- Coaching Process Flow
- Observation Q&A
Practice the complete Face Balance, Body Balance, and COCORY Balance Graph process through guided coaching.
- Step 1: Face Measurement
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Step 2: Face Shape Analysis
- Face Shape Identification Using the Face Guide and Physical Measurements
- Basic Hairstyle Recommendations
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Step 3: Facial Feature Type Analysis
- Facial Feature Type Identification Using the Facial Feature Checklist
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Step 4: Face Balance Tool Application
- Recommendations for Eyebrow Shapes, Eyeglasses, and Earrings
- Step 1: Body Measurement & Hip Shape Assessment
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Step 2: Body Shape Analysis
- Determination of Body Shape Based on Individual Physical Characteristics and Body Measurements
- Suitable Top and Bottom Fit Recommendations
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Step 3: Body Balance Tool Application
- Recommendations for Necklaces, Necklines, and Fabric Patterns
- Step 1: 10 Key Elements Assessment
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Step 2: Optimal Style Extraction
- Extraction of 2–3 Optimal Styles from the 15 COCORY Balance Styles
- Styling Coaching Based on Identified Style Images
Conduct the full Personal Balance Design coaching process independently and receive feedback before the certification exam.
- Conducting a Full Coaching Process with One Female Model
- Feedback on the Coaching Process
- Feedback on the Results
- Feedback on Communication with Clients
- Feedback on Time Management
- Q&A
- Certification Exam Guidelines and Standards
Complete a 1.5-hour practical examination with a female model and receive certification upon achieving a passing score of 70/100.
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Passing Score: 70/100
- Conduct a Personal Balance Design Coaching Process with One Female Model (1:1)
- Positive Aspects and Areas for Improvement
- Tips and Suggestions for Improvement
- Certificate Issued Upon Passing
- If Unsuccessful, Exam Rescheduling and Q&A
TOOLS USED DURING TRAINING
The tools below are available for hands-on use during the course. They are not included in the course tuition or provided for students to keep.
A tool designed to help identify the most suitable eyebrow shape based on an individual’s facial balance
For recommending suitable patterns and prints based on facial features and overall balance.
Useful for final style recommendations by visualizing various elements as image descriptors
For explanation and display in Personal Balance Design sessions or body shape consultations
with COCORY Academy.
