Certificate in Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management - 2 Months

Fashion Merchandising and Boutique Management Course
Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management is a relatively new course which is offered by very few institutions in India. This unique course is designed for those who are looking forward to start their own business or venture using their ability, to provide innovation to the Fashion world. This curriculum is designed specifically for ambitious students who intend to learn competitively within a short span of time. Students will attain the knowledge to launch their own brands into the emerging markets and to understand the global fashion industry. They also learn to combine their creative ability with principles of management to have a successful career in fashion field.
Key Facts
   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
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
Candidate have to secure a minimum of 40% marks separately for both Sessional and Online Examination to obtain the certificate. On successful completion of the course, candidates will be issued a Certificate by Waves Institute of Fashion Designing.
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Career Oppourtunities 
Visual Merchandising Career
When it comes to a Fashion Brand, people tend to associate it immediately with a Fashion Designer, where as a Fashion Merchandiser plays an intergal part in getting the consumer to purchase products. The key responsibilities of a merchandiser include combining strategical insights and marketing techniques to ensure that the products will gain maximum profit. The roles of a Merchandiser includes identifying the targets and turning them into purchase with the help of Communication, Marketing, Branding and providing the consumers all the required services.
The curriculum of the Fashion Merchandising & Boutique Management course is designed with an eye on the current industrial requirements. Students are encouraged towards applying their own creative skills and techniques to find solutions for the challenges they may face in the current fashion industry. This programme acts as a stepping stone to become the next successful Fashion Entrepreneur.
With the completion of the programme, students will
  • 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.
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Students Testimonials
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Malaparamba, Calicut
Ramya Prakash's Testimonial'
    
# Flourish Professionally # Projects
A lot of hard work is required but this is the right place to become a Fashion Designer. Studying in Waves Institute of Fashion Designing gave me the opportunity to work on different projects which helped my designing skills flourish professionally. It is a great learning experience here with the experienced and well-informed faculty members as our mentors. I have improved my personal & technical skills a lot.
2017-2018 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Alappuzha
Devika Sunil's Testimonial'
    
# 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
Naduvattom, Calicut
Deepthi T P's Testimonial'
    
# Safe Hands # Commitment
When it was about my career, I was thinking about more options but I finally found myself in Fashion Designing. I had the urge to learn more deeper and I finally reached in a well experienced academy where the career path of every student is safe in their hands. I am so pleased to share with all, the coordination and commitment of all teachers and trainers there.
2021-2022 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Koyilandy, Kozhikode
Aswathy R V's Testimonial'
    
# Motivation # Dedication
It was my great decision to study Fashion Designing at Waves Institute. Let me take this opportunity to thank all of my teachers who has supported and motivated me. I can assure that all students are in very good hands under their leadership and training. I have been so pleased by the level of commitment and dedication of teachers.
2021-2022 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Kallai, Kozhikode
Pavitha P's Testimonial'
    
# Amazing # Guidance
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing is an amazing place to learn and shape our abilities. The faculties are very experienced. Their proper guidance helped me to get a vision to select fashion design as a career option. It has not only helped me to improve my creative skills but also gave me immense opportunities to experience the industrial hand on. I am proud to be a part of this institute.
2018-2019 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Engapuzha, Calicut
Princy Abraham's Testimonial'
    
# 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.
2020-2021 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Thamarassery, Calicut
Rency A J's Testimonial'
    
# Passion # Experience # Friendly
Owing to my creative streak and the passion to do something different, I was sure I wanted to be an Fashion Designer. WIFD had given me wings to reach my dreams. The overall experience has been amazing and very educational. The institute has the best faculty with lots of experience and knowledge. All faculty members are friendly and helpful with students, and they teach in an interactive way for better understanding. I'm grateful to all the faculties for helping me throughout my journey. I'm happy to be a part of their family. A lot of hard work is required but it is truly the best place to learn...
2017-2018 batch
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Westhill, Calicut
Shannu Majeed's Testimonial'
    
# 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
Kalamassery, Cochin
Anjana R Nair's Testimonial'
    
# Interesting & Interactive Classes
Studying Fashion Design was one of my dreams and I came to know about Waves Institute of Fashion Designing through one of my friends. The classes are very interesting with interactive sessions and programs.
2014-2015 batch
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