Dive into the retail world, its career paths and industry jargon
Study retail operations, product life cycles, and supply chains
Know how the cost of goods sold impacts profit
Build basic customer service and sales skills
Practice job readiness skills
Discover the value of quality customer service
Improve your knowledge of different types of customers’ needs
Master effective communication skills
Design a sales plan and apply effective upselling strategies
Acquire advanced retail skills
See retail as a business and define the profit model
Recognize inventory life cycle and inventory control
Explore merchandising and marketing
Understand loss prevention
Learn the importance of workplace safety practices
The importance of supply chains, the flow of goods and the operations of supply chain facilities
Reverse logistics and its goals for cost recovery and sustainability
Safety measures and techniques
Problem-solving roles in supply chain facility management
Supply chain jobs, career paths and the skills needed to succeed
Get Foundational Employability Skills
Land a job and get promoted in retail stores and beyond
Online Course Material
Designed for students of all backgrounds and education levels
Industry-Recognized Curriculum and Exams
Developed in collaboration with more than 20 retailers:
You’ll study a block of content via reading or watching a video
You’ll reflect on what you have learned while completing activities, including scenario activities and simulations
You’ll receive feedback based on your performance provided via text or video
Realistic scenarios support active learning. You’ll develop your problem-solving and decision-making skills and enhance the transfer of the skills you’ve learned to the job
Hands-on activities are effective for skill development. You’ll apply and master key skills needed for the job and our safe environment will let you practice, identify performance errors and correct them
This is without a doubt the best program available for those wishing to enter the retail industry. RISE UP changes lives of people of all ages. What it helped me accomplish changed my life for the better.
Fry’s Food Stores E-Commerce Clerk Jeanne Przekota
I’ve seen a lot of growth in myself. This experience has allowed me to become a positive role model to my kids. They see me when I go to work. Everything I’ve learned – I’ve been trying to pass it on to them.
Goodwill Southern California Case Manager Alex Garcia
I definitely think RISE Up helped me a lot because I’ve been able to move up faster.
Menard's Supervisor Kambri Tessmer