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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Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Lulu Sulthana T P
Kakkodi, Calicut
# Instrumental # Strength
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing has been instrumental in my personal and professional development. It has helped me to broaden my horizon in fashion world. It helped me to enhance my creativity in designing which gave me more strength to do works. I would like to thank all my teachers for guiding me to where I am today!!
2018-19 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Pavitha P
Kallai, Calicut
# 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.
2018-19 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Swathi P
Kozhikode
# Happy # Sketching # Draping
I'm happy to be the part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. It really helped me, to step into the field of fashion. The faculty were very amazing and they taught us from the basic of Sketching to Draping. They also trained us, to be confident, so that we could present ourselves through seminars. Waves Institute focuses on teaching, from the basic tailoring stitches to fashionable Embroidery, Illustration, Pattern Making etc which help individuals to evolve as a Fashion Designer. It was a great experience with WIFD
2019-20 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Arsha Tomy
Aluva, Cochin
# Excellent # Helpful
The one year journey with WIFD was extremely great and it was an excellent platform to learn. The teachers are extremely helpful and very friendly. I'm absolutely happy with this course. The Diploma course helped me in a far way to find my creativity. Thank you all for fulfilling my passion towards Fashion Designing. I'm proud to be a part of this Waves Institute, and I once again thank our lovely teachers, Fajna ma'am, Mothi Miss, Prakashini Miss and Arun Sir.
2019-20 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Swetha Vasu
Payannur, Kannur
# Extremely Proud # Designing Career
I feel extremely proud to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing, as it helped me to improve and develop my designing skills and showed me the path towards the Designing Career. I would like to thank all my Teachers for helping me and guiding me throughout my journey.
2019-20 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Aswana T V
Tirur, Malappuram
# Happy # Friendly # Interesting
I am happy to be a part of Waves Institute. The teachers are extremely helpful and friendly. I'm thankful to all teachers. The course is very interesting for those who are passionate about fashion. I really enjoyed this course. Thank you so much WIFD.
2019-20 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Claramma J
Malappuram
# Job Opportunity # Higher Education
Joining Waves Institute was one the best decision I made. By joining Waves I had the opportunity to get a very good job. WIFD actually gave me hope about what higher education can do. I am extremely grateful that I had the chance to study in Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
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 
B.Voc in Fashion Designing is a 3 year Degree program, set up to build professionals to meet the demands of Textile and Garment Industry.
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