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
Ragisha P
Puthiyangadi, Kozhikode
# Memorable Experience
I am thankful to Waves Institute of Fashion Designing and all my teachers who helped me. It was a memorable experience in my life.
2022-2023 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Fathima Nilofar
Kallai, Calicut
# Opportunities # Best Platform
I am happy to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. We had lot of opportunities to showcase and enhance our potentials here in the platform provided. All faculty members are friendly, helpful with students and so much dedicated. Thank you for the best platform provided by WIFD.
2019-2020 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Nimisha P
Beypore, Kozhikode
# Constant Feedback # Encouragement
The course was intensive and required a lot of hard work. The tutors were amazing, providing constant feedback and encouragement at all times. I would definitely recommend taking Fashion Designing with Waves Institute, a great professional team. Thank you WIFD and all the teachers.
2021-2022 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Shannu Majeed
Westhill, Calicut
# Passionate # Inspiration
I would highly recommend Waves Institute of Fashion Designing for someone passionate about the fashion industry. It is an insightful course to deepen inside the fashion world, through history, identity, sustainability and much more. Very friendly and well experienced faculties. I really enjoyed this course. It opened my thoughts and provided a lots of new inspiration.
2019-2020 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Keerthana P P
Vadakara, Kozhikode
# Proud # Lucky
I feel so proud and lucky to study at Waves Institute of Fashion Designing, which is the best and No.1 Institute of Fashion Designing in Calicut. The best thing about WIFD is the teachers who are so dedicated. The life at WIFD did show me a better world of fashion and changed my lifestyle. And I'm so happy that all the changes in my life are because of WIFD. Thanks a lot
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Anseera Thasmi
Changuvetty, Malappuram
# Best Learning Experience
It was a great experience to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing and the best learning experience I have had throughout my learning journey!
2016-2017 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Lijina Shirin
Kakkodi, Kozhikode
# Career # Best
I got many suggestions to choose an Institute, and I was very confused. Initially I was nervous about Waves Institute but as soon as I joined there I realized that this is one of the best and amazing institutes. I'm glad to be there and I started to build my career. Each and everyone was sincere, especially Fajna Miss. Thank you WIFD for making me a Designer. Thank you all for fulfilling my passion towards Fashion Designing and I also have earned a lot of friends too
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.
2021-2022 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Suhara P N K
Koyilandy, Kozhikode
# Good Education # Valuable Experience
I received good education and gained valuable experience at Waves Institute of Fashion Designing, Kozhikode.
2022-2023 batch 
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