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
Sreeja U
Chevayoor, Calicut
# Valuable Insights
Waves Institute has given me valuable insights in the realm of fashion design.
2024-2025 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Asalatha V J
Pattambi, Palakkad
# Dedicated Teaching # Proud
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. I feel extremely proud to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing.
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Jubeena E A
Aluva, Ernakulam
# Enjoyed # Discover our Talents
I really enjoyed this course. Teachers helped me to improve my talents in this field. I think I should say thanks to Waves Institute. We were also able to discover our inner talents. Thank you WIFD for enriching me.
2021-2022 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Muhasina N V
Arakkinar, Calicut
# Interested # Curious # Job
I was interested in Designing field, and I was very curious to know about the Jewelery Designing course. I did my Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Designing from Providence Women's College Branch, Malaparamba, Calicut. Soon after completing the course, I got a job as a Designer at the famous Diamond Showroom in Kozhikode. Now I am happy to work in my favorite field.
2016-2017 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Kanika Biju
Kaithapuyil, Calicut
# Game Changer # Guidance
Waves Institution of Fashion Designing has been a game-changer for me! The faculty's expertise, personalised guidance and constant encouragement have helped me unlock my creative potential and achieve my fashion dreams.
2024-2025 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Nidha P C
Vattakkinar, Calicut
# Personal Skills # Friendly
One of my best decision was choosing Waves Institute of Fashion Designing for my fashion studies. The well experienced teachers and friendly atmosphere really helped me a lot to improve not only my designing skills but also my personal skills
2017-2018 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Dharsha Gramshi J G
Uralloor, Kozhikode
# Very Happy
I am very happy to be a part of Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
2022-2023 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Vismaya K Pavithran
Kunduparamba, Calicut
# Amazing Learning Experience
It's a great pleasure to be a part of Waves Institution for Fashion Designing, and my learning experience was amazing. The teachers are very supportive and efficient; they provide support to every student, making them easily approachable. I am thankful to all my teachers for helping me improve my skills and talents. Now, I have no doubt to say that I have chosen the best institution to build my career, and I would like to recommend Waves to anyone passionate about fashion designing.
2023-2024 batch Waves Institute of Fashion Designing
Aswathi Rijesh
Kozhikode
# Enjoyed # Draping
Waves Institute of Fashion Design helped me to improve my design career. I really enjoyed the 1 year course. It was a wonderful experience, especially with the draping and seminar sections. I proudly say that I am a student of WIFD.
2019-2020 batch 
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