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Retail Industry Fundamentals

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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

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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 Supply Chain, Inventory, and Logistics training equips students with knowledge to understand:

  • Industry terms and retail cycles

  • The economic impact of the retail industry

  • Customer service and sales skills

  • Basic retail operations and practices

  • Retail industry career-path options

  • Professionalism and communication for workplace readiness

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