Retail Management

Retail Management

Retail businesses vary in size from a small one-man operation to large international organisations. The needs of the consumer has now produced an amazing variety of retail outlets, all of which need to have organised managers.

About Retail Management

Our Retail Management course is the ideal tool for students wanting to gain knowledge in the field of retail management, whether it is for the purpose of entering the retail trade through the establishment of a small business, or wanting to gain knowledge to allow for further study in the fields of management to enter a retail organisation at a higher level.

Modules

Retailing

Classifications of retailers

Population trends

Store layout and image

Ordering and the receiving function

Security

Merchandising

Housekeeping

Customer relations & buying behaviour of customers

Stocktaking

Staff

Budgets

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Retail Management.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

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