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 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
Noonu Jabeen T K
Kuttiyadi, Kozhikode
# Lot of Content # Thankful
The class was good and I was able to learn a lot of content in a short period of time. However, the short academic year presented a minor challenge. Nevertheless, I am delighted with my studies here at Waves Institute of Fashion Designing. I am thankful to the teachers for their guidance and support.
2022-2023 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Dhanya M
Kunnamangalam, Calicut
# Good Institution
Waves Institute of Fashion Designing is a good institution for the people who are trying to learn Fashion Designing. They teach about the basics and different stitches.
2023-2024 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Haneena K P
Kozhikode
# Experiential Learning # Grateful
Hai… am Haneena. I am grateful to be a part of Waves Institute and I high recommend it to students who want to build their own successful future enterprises and keep pace with the highly competitive and ever growing world. At WIFD, we learnt and explored the heights and depths of world fashion. The experiential learning at college helped me flourish my personality and my skills professionally.
2014-2015 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Sanitha P
Kadalundy, Calicut
# Talented Teachers
Good institute with talented teachers where students of all ages can fulfill their dream of becoming a Fashion Designer. They are strict and very punctual.
2023-2024 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Lijina Shirin
Kakkodi, Kozhikode
# Career # Best
I got many suggestions to choose an Institute, and I was very confused. Initially I was nervous about Waves Institute but as soon as I joined there I realized that this is one of the best and amazing institutes. I'm glad to be there and I started to build my career. Each and everyone was sincere, especially Fajna Miss. Thank you WIFD for making me a Designer. Thank you all for fulfilling my passion towards Fashion Designing and I also have earned a lot of friends too
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Aswathy R V
Koyilandy, Kozhikode
# 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
Risa P M
Pandirankave, Calicut
# Made me Confident # Friendly
Waves Institute was an entirely new experience for me. Having been there for a year, it made me confident that, with proper guidance, I can develop my skills and be creative. The institute has a very friendly environment, and the content is structured systematically. The work we have done and the records we have kept have helped me in creating my own fashion. Overall, it has been a wonderful experience. Thank you.
2022-2023 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Shameema T
Palakkad
# Great Experience
I have gained great experience from Waves Institute of Fashion Designing and it helped me to build my career and it was a very good platform for this. Thanks a lot...
2018-2019 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Celine Chacko
Perambra, Kozhikode
# Own Wedding Dress # Perfect
I think I should say that, for me it is before and after WIFD. Earlier, I missed completeness and perfections in my works which was later cleared by well experienced teachers at WIFD. The friendly atmosphere helped me to know the world of designing and cleared all my doubts in that. WIFD made my works, look complete and perfect. The greatest achievement was that, I made my own Wedding Dress, which everyone admired...
2017-2018 batch 
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