Diploma in Retail Management Overview - WRR50102

Welcome to ARA Diploma of Retail Management

The ARA is proud to offer a Diploma of Retail Management to managers and staff of the Australian retail industry. This programme has been developed in response to the needs of retailers, and those connected to the industry, to increase retail knowledge and skills, and promote competitiveness within the current retail climate.

ARA Diploma of Retail Management

Qualification for the Diploma requires demonstration of competence in 16 key learning units, completed part-time over an eighteen month period. Eight major retail skills areas are covered, each made up of two learning units, delivered in a one day classroom workshop session.

The aim of the programme is to provide participants with knowledge and skills in key areas of retail management excellence.

Target Participants

• Retail Managers/Supervisors
• Retail Area Managers or Team Leaders
• Regional or Divisional Managers
• Retail Product Managers
• Retail Support Team Members or Managers

Benefits for the Participants

• Instruction by Leading Industry specialists <s></s>
• Learning in a peer group environment
• Interaction and networking with other executives
• Completion of a nationally recognised and accredited qualification
• Articulation to higher level tertiary qualifications.

Diploma Graduates will be able to:

• Determine effective business strategies to grow and develop their business
• Develop and implement effective buying and merchandising strategies for improved performance and control
• Implement policies and procedures for effective management control
• Manage staff, suppliers and business relationships for optimum performance and return in their business
• Manage visual merchandising and store presentation strategies

Diploma Course Structure

To qualify for a Diploma of Retail Management, a total of 16 units of competency must be completed, comprising:

Articulation to further Tertiary Studies

As an AQF approved Higher Education qualification, the University of Western Sydney has accredited the Retail Management Diploma with advanced standing units towards their Bachelor of Commerce and Business - Retail Management.

Who is the Australian Retailers Association?

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the peak body representing the interests of the retail industry in Australia, and its learning arm, the ARA Retail Institute, provides excellence in online retail education, training, and professional development for retail specific areas. Diploma participants will be guided through their learning by an experienced ARA facilitator, using practical exercises and case studies that reflect the day to day challenges of retailers.

Price

ARA Member: $1995
Non Members: $2250

If you would like further information on our training courses or would like to register, please contact our training unit on;

Phone: 1300 368 041
Fax: 03 9321 5041
Email: training@retail.org.au