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
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.
2019-2020 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.
2017-2018 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...
2019-2020 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Shanida P
Kunnamangalam, Calicut
# Mannequin Draping # Happy
I am happy to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. It has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are very helpful and friendly. Friendly approach of teachers helped me, to develope interest in designing works. We were also given the opportunity to present our seminars and participate in mannequin draping sessions. I extend my gratitude to Waves Institute of Fashion Designing.
2022-2023 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Gracy Ruth R
Kozhikode
# Encouraging # Highly Supportive
The best part about Waves Institute is that the staffs were highly supportive and encouraging.
2020-2021 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
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
Nixy Joseph
Karaparamba, Calicut
# Experienced Faculty # Supportive
To learn Fashion Designing was my passion, so I joined Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. The faculty were well experienced and supportive. Within the limited period of time they provided a lot of knowledge. So I'm thankful to WIFD for the wonderful experience provided to me.
2018-2019 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Aswathi P
Cheruvatta, Calicut
# Wonderful Experience # Dedicated
I'm happy to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. It was a wonderful experience and their teaching was so dedicated. Thank you so much WIFD.
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