Nov 21, 2024  
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Retail Management, Certificate


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This certificate is recommended for students currently working in retail sales positions or those students who would like to work in retail sales and progress into management roles and responsibilities.  It prepares you for immediate employment or to continue on into the Professional Sales AAS.  The certificate outcomes are aligned with the WAFC Retail Management requirements. 

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Program Requirements


Program Outcomes


  • Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents for a diverse group of customers, coworkers and managers utilizing current business terminology.
  • Employ workforce readiness skills, including problem solving, organizational planning and time management.
  • Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed.
  • Understand the retail cycle and its implementation, which includes customer analysis, sourcing and product design, product development, merchandising and display.

Program Notes


  • This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
  • Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
  • Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.
  • Students attending only in the evening must remember it is likely to take longer than two years to complete program.
  • This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.

Internal Coding


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Description Retail Management CC C45
Academic Plan RRORMC45
CIP Code 52.0212

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