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 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
Arifa Jemna
Tirur, Malappuram
# Dream # Challenges
I am Arifa Jemna, I had been searching for a course which would help me to reach my dream. I came across this institution and I jumped in. The syllabus and the mode of teaching caught my eye. I am happy that I have successfully completed my course during this pandemic which caused several hurdles on the way. Even though we couldn't explore much of this area due to covid, the teachers along with the management team worked hard to overcome the challenges.
2020-21 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Princy Abraham
Engapuzha, Calicut
# Cherish my dream # Achieve my goal
I am Princy Abraham, I'm passionate towards Fashion Designing and to become a Designer. To achieve my goal I depended on Waves Institution. They helped me to develop my ideas and skills. WIFD has a very good and supportive teaching faculty and they gave me all support to cherish my dream. The institution is suitable for every passionate student who loves designing.
2020-21 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Anju T
Malappuram
# Experienced Teachers # Great Journey
First of all, I want to thank all my well experienced teachers. It was a great 1 year journey with WIFD, Chavara. Seminar sessions, Mannequin Draping Challenge, Onam Celebrations and all memorable moments, it was awesome. I gained a lot of knowledge from here. I am extremely happy to study here...
2019-20 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Anupama K
Palakkad
# Excellent Platform # Innovative
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.
2017-18 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Ann Maria Varghese
Wayanad
# Amazing # Changed My Lifestyle
I am happy to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. The faculty out here are amazing, very friendly and always motivate us to practice more. I strongly recommend WIFD to everyone who is serious about making career in Fashion Designing. The life at WIFD showed me a better world of fashion and changed my lifestyle. My special thanks to all the teachers and my best wishes for Waves Institute.
2019-20 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Ashritha K S
Mangalore
# Proud # Supportive
I can proudly say that I am a Fashion Designer because of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. The teachers are well experienced and are very supportive. It was a wonderful journey with WIFD for past 1 year. I am extremely happy to study here.
2019-20 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Safeena K
Kozhikode
# Great Learning Experience
To learn Fashion Designing was my passion but it was very difficult for me with my little one. Choosing WIFD was a great learning experience for me and the teachers helped me a lot. I would like to thank all my teachers for helping me, improve my talent and I thank Arun Sir for helping me to enroll for my exams. The ambience at Wave Institute was nice and I once again thank the entire team.
2021-22 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Naseera R M
Thrissur
# Interesting # Passionate
I really enjoyed this course. It opened my thoughts and provided lots of inspiration. I always wanted to learn about fashion and garment making. I learnt so many creative things and ideas from my teachers and from their experiences. The course is very interesting for those who are passionate about Fashion. It has helped me to improve my creative skills. I'm proud to be a part of this institute
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