
Preparing Your Students for Jobs that are in High Demand
The retail industry is America’s largest private-sector employer, supporting 55 million first jobs, next chances and lifelong careers to people in every community. Our industry-recognized curriculum and exams build workplace readiness through training resources loaded with real-world examples and engaging, media-rich activities.
The NRF Foundation RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals certificate is an introductory course for students developing workplace readiness skills for a first job or reentering the workforce.
Developed in collaboration with over 30 retailers, the curriculum helps your students land high-demand jobs and get promoted in the retail industry and beyond. Earning the Retail Industry Fundamentals certificate 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
- Identifying the economic impact of the retail industry
- Recognizing the retail cycle; Developing basic customer service and math skills to conduct sales transactions
- Learning technology tools used in retail; Practicing interview skills

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
$35
Course content starts at
$65
Course bundles start at
$99
