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 2001, 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
Mufeeda K
Chaliyam, Calicut
# Joy # Positive Atmosphere
I climbed the steps of the institute with high hopes. Nice positive atmosphere and spent some good days there with the teachers. I was able to acquire a lot of knowledge as I wished. I will always remember those good days with joy.
2017-2018 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
Krishnasree Suresh
Karuvesherry, Calicut
# Enriching Experience
As a student of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing, I've found the experience enriching. The curriculum is diverse, covering everything from fashion history to modern design techniques. The faculty members are experienced professionals who provide valuable insights and guidance. The institute also offers opportunities for practical learning through workshops. The supportive environment fosters creativity and encourages students to explore their unique talents. Overall, I'm grateful for the opportunity to study here and confident in my future prospects in the fashion industry.
2023-2024 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
Jishma P
Kondotty, Malappuram
# Very Friendly # Passion
I really love this course. The teachers were extremely helpful and very friendly. I am absolutely happy with this course. The Diploma course really helped me in a far way to find my creativity. Thank you all for fulfilling my passion towards Fashion Designing.
2022-2023 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Suhana P K
Vadakara, Calicut
# Passion # Good Experience
Fashion Designing is my passion, so I joined Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. Within the limited period of time, they helped me gain a lot of knowledge... It's a good institution and I had a good experience. The teachers are so kind and loving. Thank you!
2018-2019 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Meghana Sebastian
Alakode, Kannur
# Wonderful # Cherished Experience
Being a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing has been a wonderful and cherished experience. I will definitely recommend WIFD to everyone who is serious about making a career in design education...
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Shamna A P
Mananthavady, Wayanad
# Creativity
Joining Fashion Designing course in Waves Institute of Fashion Designing in 2018 was the best decision I have ever taken in my life. The experience in the institute, the facilities and qualified faculty are really worth mentioning. The diploma course helped me in a far way to find my creativity. As the course starts from the basics of the subject, it helped me very much in building my career
2018-2019 batch 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.
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