Operations and Business Training to Help Youth and Adult Learners Land High-Demand Jobs
The Business of Retail credential is RISE Up's advanced course for youth and adult learners progressing in their careers.
Developed in collaboration with over 20 notable retailers, the curriculum helps your learners land high-demand jobs and get promoted in the retail industry and beyond. Earning a certification validates their knowledge and skills to employers and builds workplace-readiness.
Through RISE Up’s Retail Industry Fundamentals training, students will develop basic employability and workplace skills, including:
Understanding merchandising and marketing
Developing pricing strategies
Calculating profit and discounts
Learning the importance of workplace safety practices
Preparing for promotions
The NRF Foundation supports teachers, administrators, and mentors to successfully deliver RISE Up materials and guide students in developing their skills, providing:
Course Textbook: Core content, activities, and check-point test questions.
Instructor Training: Guides on subject matter, methodology, and course management.
Powerpoint Presentation: Course delivery supplement.
Career Chart: Visualization to guide students' career journeys based on their skills and interests.
Give your students skills and certification for a life-changing career
Exams Start at
$75
Course Content Starts at
$65
Course Bundles Start at
$135
Curriculum Delivery
Course delivery options are flexible – from online to classroom to a combination of both. Self-paced lessons allow students to engage with curriculum videos, activities, and knowledge checks. Mix and match your own lessons to provide a course that’s completely tailored for your students.
At the end, students receive a printable completion certificate, digital badge, and a credential they can list on their resume.
Key Concepts
NRF Foundation's RISE Up curriculum and exams are industry-recognized and developed in collaboration with over twenty retailers, including Walmart, Macy’s, The Home Depot, and Nordstrom.
The Retail Industry Fundamentals training equips students with introductory knowledge to understand:
The full scope of store operations and running a retail environment
Utilizing merchandising and marketing techniques
Understanding the retail profit model and competition
Recognizing retail policies, regulations, and safety
Effective management of others
Planning and following a career path in retail
NEXT STEPS
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