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RISE Up

RISE Up is the NRF Foundation training and credentialing program that provides foundational employability skills to help people land jobs and get promoted in retail and beyond.

Our curriculum and exams are industry-recognized and were developed in collaboration with more than twenty retailers, including Walmart, Macy’s, The Home Depot, Burlington Stores, BJs Wholesale Club and Nordstrom. And we’re proud to partner with more than 3,000 training partners across the country.

The NRF Foundation has helped more than 500,000 people earn RISE Up credentials.

Discover the Ways RISE Up is Impacting Students

See what People who Registered are Saying

94% agree that a RISE Up credential helps them feel more confident applying for jobs.

93% agree a RISE Up credential will help their future career success.

92% agree that a RISE Up credential gives them more career options.

NRF Research - Sept. 2020

Choose the Industry-Recognized Credential that's Right for your Students:

The RISE Up Training Partner Program

Foundation Employability Skills
Help your students land jobs and get promoted in the retail industry and beyond.

Flexible delivery options
Classroom, Online, or Blended

For Any Student
Any background or education level

Industry-Recognized Curriculum and Exams

developed in collaboration with more than 20 retailers:

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