Follow Your Passion in Footwear

FYP Programme

LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF
THE PORTUGUESE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY,
FROM MATERIALS SELECTION TO PRODUCTION

Follow Your Passion in Footwear

FYP Programme

LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF
THE PORTUGUESE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY,
FROM MATERIALS SELECTION TO PRODUCTION

THIS PROGRAMME IS IDEAL FOR YOU IF:

You want to follow your FOOTWEAR PASSION!
You want to launch your
OWN FOOTWEAR BRAND
You want to grow a
SUCCESSFUL FOOTWEAR BUSINESS!
You want to follow your FOOTWEAR PASSION!
You want to launch your
OWN FOOTWEAR BRAND
You want to grow a
SUCCESSFUL FOOTWEAR BUSINESS!
You are new in the footwear sector and need SPECIALIZED GUIDANCE.
You want to learn about footwear PRODUCTION, SOURCING,
AND LOGISTICS.
You seek practical knowledge to AVOID MISTAKES and MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
You are new in the footwear sector and need SPECIALIZED GUIDANCE.
You want to learn about footwear PRODUCTION, SOURCING,
AND LOGISTICS.
You seek practical knowledge to AVOID MISTAKES and MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

BY THE END OF THIS PROGRAMME,
YOU WILL:

1.

Know the Portuguese footwear industry

Gain deep knowledge of the industry’s structure, processes, and challenges.

2.

Find the right partners

Learn how to identify and select manufacturers and material suppliers that meet your specific needs.

3.

Master MOQ and supplier relationships

Understand the concept of MOQ and how to establish effective relationships with footwear producers and suppliers.

4.

Understand costs and timelines

Get accurate information about the investments required and production times at each stage of development.

5.

Avoid common pitfalls

Prevent common mistakes made by new entrepreneurs in the footwear sector.

6.

Learn when to hire a production agent

Understand the advantages of hiring a production agent at the right time to avoid unnecessary costs.

WHAT MY STUDENTS SAY

It was so interesting see Nancy’s techniques and methods that she uses in her job to help people like me who want to sell their info web brand, so I had so much fun on the course and would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting to get in touch with a sourcing agent.

Mabel Gocher

Student at De Monfort University, UK

The course was really helpful for me because i have learned a lot of technical terms, it gave me confidence and now I fell much more confortable at the company I work.

Jenny Kim

Student at De Monfort University, UK

WHAT’S INSIDE FYP PROGRAMME

Module 1: Footwear Industry in Portugal

Understand the industry in its multiple components such as producers, suppliers, products, services, timings,
costs, stages of development, supplying capacity, operating culture, R&D capacities;
Understand the journey of getting an original design into production in Portugal – a European country with
great shoemaking tradition.

Module 2: Search & Selection

The participants will understand the methods of search and selection of the producers that are more suitable
for their project in terms of product and scale. This way they can understand the advantages and
disadvantages of each producer, the type of technical information that they need to provide, and how the
relationship building between the designer and the factory is important in their liaison.

Module 3: Limiting Factors and Turnaround Time

Will understand limiting factors of footwear production, in particular, MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) of the
factories of footwear and components;
Will understand the limiting factors of materials and components acquisition, such as leathers, soles, heels,
and hardware. Will also become familiar with the difference between the MOQ of the shoe factories and the
MOQ of the component’s factories.

Module 4: Search and Selection of Raw Materials

Understand the most effective processes and methods to choose and select raw materials for their projects
and how the selected materials will impact the product concept (example: sustainable materials, vegan
products, biodegradable products).

Module 5: From Prototypes to Samples to Production

Understand timings of the various stages of the development process (prototypes and samples)
and the production.

Module 6: Handbags and Small Leather Goods

Understand the development of handbags and other small leather goods in terms of sourcing and selection
of materials, samples development, and production process.

Module 7: Costs, Prices and Payments

Will understand the development costs of the products/models/shoes, in particular the costs of samples
(essential for the development and sale of the collections).

BONUS

WAIT! THERE IS MORE

YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE ALL OF THESE BONUSES

Bonus 1:
Personalized Guidance

(494€ VALUE)

Get expert advice from Nancy Oliveira in two one-on-one sessions. Discuss your project and receive tailored guidance.Schedule these sessions whenever it’s convenient for you.

Bonus 2:
Industry Immersion

(17€ VALUE)

Take a virtual tour (recorded) of a raw materials supplier to gain firsthand knowledge of the sourcing process.

Bonus 3:
Sustainability Workbook

(187€ VALUE)

Understand the most recent approaches to sustainability in the footwear industry integrating the design perspective, the materials perspective, and the production perspective.

These bonuses ARE INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA COST when you enroll in our course.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

METHODOLOGY & PROCESS

Comprehensive workbooks:

Each module includes detailed workbooks with practical exercises to reinforce your learning.

Personalized guidance:

Benefit from two one-on-one consultancy sessions with Nancy Oliveira.

• Real-world experience:

Take a virtual tour of a raw materials supplier to gain valuable insights into the industry.

• Lifetime access:

To all course materials, including workbooks and recordings, and study at your convenience.

MOST POPULAR

Plus, you’re backed by a 15-day money-back guarantee.
Within the first 15 days, you’ll unlock the first two modules.
This means you can read two full modules BEFORE making a final commitment.
That’s right: you can try the programme risk-free.
If you’re not thrilled with what you learn, we’ll happily refund your purchase.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Students

Portugal Production aims to provide students with a clear view of the processes underlying areas such as footwear, accessories, small leather goods, clothing. Courses tailored to students may include consulting sessions as part of the structure of the course.

Designers

New designers from the footwear industry face new challenges everyday. Knowledge and a clear understanding of the different process phases are crucial to any worker of the footwear industry, from the designer to the shoemaker!

Founders

Portugal is considered to be the best country in world to produce high quality footwear, in small quantities, at fair prices. Together with our experience we can help out delevop out in the develepment of your brand.

Brands

Brands need to organize their supply chains in the most efficient way possible as this is a key factor of the success. Therefore, learning the best strategies to source from Portugal with very experienced experts is a smart way to speed the learning curve and avoid a lot of mistakes.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

I’M NANCY OLIVEIRA,
YOUR FOOTWEAR BRAND MENTOR

I’ve made it my mission to simplify the sourcing process for brands, designers, and founders.

Drawing on a decade of experience in developing and producing footwear for both established and new brands, many of them starting from their very first shoe!

It’s been an incredible journey, and I am confident that by providing you with precise information on crucial factors like costs and turnaround times, along with sharing the best strategies and highlighting common mistakes, you’ll be in the best possible position to determine the right solutions for your project!