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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Students Testimonials
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Sruthi K
Pantheerankavu, Calicut
# Draping # 100% Placements
Classes at WIFD are not only theoretical. We started learning with theory but then we jump into practical. This is a really good practice for internships and for our professional life too. I really enjoyed the seminar and draping sessions. To begin a career in Fashion Designing, WIFD is one of the best institutions in Calicut and the highlight is 100% placement.
2019-2020 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Navya P
Karuvissery, Calicut
# Masterpiece # Eminent Faculty
WIFD is quite a masterpiece. A perfect place for Fashion students, with the most eminent faculty members. This is the best design institute, as it gives the students the best grooming and growth required as an individual and it is the best platform to start a career in fashion. I really enjoyed this course. Thank you so much WIFD
2019-2020 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Swetha Vasu
Payannur, Kannur
# Extremely Proud # Designing Career
I feel extremely proud to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing, as it helped me to improve and develop my designing skills and showed me the path towards the Designing Career. I would like to thank all my Teachers for helping me and guiding me throughout my journey.
2019-2020 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Athira Nair
Koothattukulam, Cochin
# Valuable Experience # Strong Support
Its my fortune to study in Waves Institute. Teachers helped me to improve my talents in this field. It was a valuable experience which brighten as a candle in my day to day life. Teachers gave a strong support and cared to frame my career.
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Fahima P V
Kuttichira, Calicut
# Excellent Learning Atmosphere
Good Fashion Institution in Kozhikode with good facilities and excellent atmosphere to learn...
2018-2019 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Pooja Kallada
Westhill, Calicut
# Encouraging # Supportive
My passion for Fashion Design started when I was 13 years old. Now I'm in this field for past 5 years. Waves Institute of Fashion Designing helped me to build my career. I'm absolutely happy with the course. The class timing was perfect for me. Their method of teaching was so good and the teachers were also so encouraging and supportive. Doing my dream job was the best thing I have ever done in my life, and I am proud to say that I have worked with wonderful designers from Calicut and Banglore. Thanks to Waves Institute for helping me to build my dream career
2015-2016 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Ammu P S
Kottayam
# Happy # Nice Experience
I am very happy to be a part of Waves Instituite of Fashion Designing. It was a nice experience and teaching was very dedicated. Thank you.
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Arshiya Kawsar
Bangalore
# Innovative # Aspiring
Waves Institute is one of the best fashion institutes in Kozhikode. It provides an excellent platform to learn, implement and experiment enough knowledge in Fashion Designing and I personally enjoyed every single day. Their innovative approach of teaching pave way for aspiring students
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Linsija Thasneem
Koorachunde, Calicut
# Great Opportunity # Illustration
I have completed my one year Fashion Designing course at WIFD. I honestly say that it was a great decision I have ever taken. Since my childhood, I was very interested in creating Fashion Illustration and my aim was always to step into the fashion field. Waves Institute has given me a great opportunity for this. This course has helped me a lot to explore many things in the designing field. Thank you WIFD for providing me great support with excellent facilities and well experienced teachers. All the best team WIFD.
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