Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management - 2 Months
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2 months
Certificate Course
Online Learning
Affordable Fees
Female only
No Age Limits
SSLC / 10th
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Syllabus & Course Contents
Subjects in Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management
Merchandising
- What is Merchandising
- Identifying the Scope of Merchandising
- Practical Aspects of Merchandising Communication
- Functions of Merchandiser
- Merchandising Department Organization Chart
- Merchandising Communication
- Merchandise Mix Management and Strategies
- Lifestyle of a Merchandiser
- Classification of Merchandising
- Roles of a Merchandiser
- Definition, Scope Prospects of Merchandise Calendar
- Advantages of Merchandise Calendar
- Working & Planning process as per Merchandise Calendar
Visual Merchandiser
- Advantages of Visual Merchandising
- Signs, Marquees, Outdoor Display
- Types of Window Displays
- Importance of Lights (Primary, Secondary, Coloured and Filtered)
- Mannequins and Dimensional Forms
- Floor Plans & Display Types
Skill Development
- Interview Attending Techniques
- Importance & Steps in Decision Making
- Ethics & Social Responsibility of Management
Sampling and Scheduling
- Different Types of Samples
- Pattern Approvals
- Pre-production Follow Up
- Reporting
- Order break-up
- CMP and TNA preparation
- Preparation of Tech Pack Interpretation
- Stock List Preparation
- Advantage & Importance of TNA
- Exercise on TNA Planning
Costing
- What is an Estimate
- Estimation & Aims of Estimation
- Costing & Aims of Costing
- Difference between Estimating and Costing
- Types of Estimates
- Elements of Cost / Material Cost / Labour Cost
- Different Type of Expenses
- Product Costing
- Advertisement Cost
Communication
- Introduction to Business Communication
- Types of Communication
- 7’C of Communication
- Role of Communication
- Types of Buyers
- Buyer Communication
Fashion Forecasting
- What is Fashion Forecasting
- Fashion Cycle
- Identifying the scope of importance of the Fashion Industry
- Interpret the process of Fashion Forecasting
- Identifying major Fashion Centres
- Types of Designers & Price Market Categories
- Recognize current fashion trends
Marketing
- Concept of Marketing in Fashion
- Types of Fashion Retailers
- Identify the components of the Promotional Mix
- Fashion Promotion / Fashion Advertising
- Essential Promotional Mix Elements
Assignment & Project
- Creating a Fashion Promotion Plan
Assessment & Certification
Students are assessed based on projects, presentations, case research & analysis and final examination. All students will have to appear for the final examination conducted online at the end of the course.S - Project / Sessional mark
E - Online Examination mark
E - Online Examination mark
| Name of the Paper | S | E | Total |
| Merchandising & Visual Merchandising | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Sampling & Scheduling | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Costing | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Communication & Marketing | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Fashion Forecasting | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Assignment & Project | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Grand Total | 600 | ||
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Career Oppourtunities
- Attain knowledge in making key decisions
- Develop management skills and leadership capabilities
- Get an in-depth knowledge in advertising of Fashion products
- Learn Trend Analysis & Fashion Forecasting
- Become capable of managing a Boutique / Fashion venture
Eligibility & Learning Mode
The minimum eligibility for Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management programme, is SSLC or Plus 2 or any equivalent qualification from a recognized Educational Board. Classes for this programme will be conducted online on a regular basis. The advantages of this particular online programme are
- Economical :If you are trying to save money, an online course is the perfect solution. You are only spending money on the things you want to learn rather than paying for classrooms, infrastructure, activities and other miscellaneous charges...
- Location :Your choice of course usually gets restricted with respect to location. With online classes you can avoid staying in hostels and long journey from your home to the study center.
- Comfort of your Home :For this programme, you need not worry about your dress code. You can stay comfortably in your own room and pursue the course.
About Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing, established in 2009, offers couple of courses to support the fashion industry, as well as aspiring and working professionals. We have 2 branches in Kozhikode, Kerala and our head office is situated in the heart of the city, near 4th gate, Calicut and another at Malaparamba, Calicut with a lushy green campus. We offer Fashion Designing (3 Years B.Voc Degree), Fashion Designing (1 Year Advanced Diploma), Fashion Design (1 Year Diploma), Fashion Designing (1 Year Diploma), Costume & Dress Designing (6 Months Certificate), Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management (2 Months Certificate), Jewellery Designing (1 Year Diploma), Apparel Pattern Making with Computer Aided Design (CAD) (1 Week Certificate), Digitize Illustrations (1 Day Webinar), Opportunities in Fashion and Apparel Industry (1 Day Webinar) courses.View Photos & Videos
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Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Lakshmi P
Mankave, Calicut
# Ramp Walk # Seminars
I am happy to inform that I was able to gain a lot of knowledge regarding fashion from WIFD. We had lot of opportunities to showcase and enhance our potentials. We were also able to discover our inner talents. We were also given chances to present our seminars, from that too we were able to learn a lot. The industrial visit we had, was much beneficial to us. Also, we were able to learn about the basics of Ramp Walk. Thank you WIFD for enriching me with my Fashion Talents
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Devika Sunil
Alappuzha
# Placement Assistance # Career
WIFD is the right institute to learn the basic to advanced level of Fashion Designing. Friendly and supportive faculties added ease to my career even after the completion of course through placement assistance. I am proud to say that I alone took the decision to learn Fashion Designing at WIFD which paved the way to my enhanced career.
2018-2019 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Muhsina T P
Koduvally, Kozhikode
# Extremely Supportive # Helpful
Being graduated is not the only goal, finding a way to career with your skills and talent is vital to achieve your goals and in my life WIFD played a significant role. Here the faculties at WIFD are extremely supportive, helpful and provides quality knowledge. I am glad to be a part of WIFD.
2018-2019 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Shameema T
Palakkad
# Great Experience
I have gained great experience from Waves Institute of Fashion Designing and it helped me to build my career and it was a very good platform for this. Thanks a lot...
2018-2019 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Fahisa Nargees T
Malappuram
# Comfortable
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing helped me get comfortable with my chosen path.
2021-2022 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Meghana Sebastian
Alakode, Kannur
# Wonderful # Cherished Experience
Being a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing has been a wonderful and cherished experience. I will definitely recommend WIFD to everyone who is serious about making a career in design education...
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Silpa Joshy
Kottayam
# Career # Encouraging
I am happy to be a part of this institution and it also helped me to build my career as well. Their method of teaching was so encouraging, dedicated and also supportive. I am proud to say that I have been working soon after I completed my course. Thank you so much WIFD.
2019-2020 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Hiba Naser
Kozhikode
# Achieve my Passion
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing helped me to achieve my passion in the field of Fashion Design.
2021-2022 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Aiswarya T
Puthiyara, Calicut
# Friendly # Strong foundation
I'm so happy to be a part of WIFD. I was able to gain a lot of knowledge about fashion from WIFD. Such a dedicated and friendly faculty. Especially Mothi miss, Fajna miss, Prakashini miss. They encouraged me a lot to improve my designing skills. I'm thankful to all teachers. This was literally a strong foundation for my future studies. Had a great experience...
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