Certified Specialist Programme in Fashion Retail Merchandising and Planning
-- viewing nowThe Certified Specialist Programme in Fashion Retail Merchandising and Planning is a comprehensive course designed to provide learners with the essential skills needed to thrive in the dynamic fashion retail industry. This program focuses on the crucial areas of fashion retail merchandising and planning, imparting knowledge on demand forecasting, inventory management, and visual merchandising.
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• Fundamentals of Fashion Retail Merchandising: An introduction to the fashion retail merchandising industry, focusing on key concepts, roles, and responsibilities. • Retail Buying and Sourcing: Understanding the process of selecting and procuring merchandise for a fashion retail store, including vendor negotiation and product development. • Inventory Management and Control: Techniques and best practices for managing and controlling inventory levels, including forecasting, replenishment, and markdown strategies. • Visual Merchandising and Store Design: The principles and practices of visual merchandising, including window displays, floor plans, and point-of-purchase materials, to optimize the customer experience. • Fashion Retail Analytics and Reporting: An overview of data analysis and reporting techniques for fashion retail merchandising, including sales analysis, customer insights, and inventory reporting. • E-commerce and Online Retail Merchandising: The unique considerations and best practices for merchandising and planning in an e-commerce environment, including website design, user experience, and digital marketing. • Fashion Trends and Forecasting: Understanding the role of fashion trends in merchandising and planning, including trend identification, forecasting, and incorporation into the merchandising strategy. • Sustainable and Ethical Merchandising: Exploring the growing importance of sustainability and ethics in fashion retail merchandising, including the impact on sourcing, production, and disposal. • Merchandise Planning and Allocation: The principles and practices of merchandise planning and allocation, including demand forecasting, product assortment planning, and inventory allocation.
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Entry requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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