The Retail Academy Singapore

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS

17 Feb
42nd Diploma in Retail Management (16 Apr 2012) - WSQ Funding Available!

The 42nd intake for Diploma in Retail Management is now open for registration. It will commence on 16 April 2012. Jointly organised by the Retail Academy of Singapore and the Institute for Retail Studies, University of Stirling, this programme has seen more than 950 retail staff graduated over the last 16 or more years. Some 100 retailers have sponsored their staff on this programme. The programme is taught by a local faculty as well as the faculty from the University of Stirling. Conducted over a period of 15 months, the programme helps participants integrate their retail experience with the relevant retail philosophies, concepts, and international practices. The programme is ideal for experienced staff that is new to a managerial position or those who have potentials for higher responsibilities.

The Diploma in Retail Management is eligible for WSQ funding and absentee payroll retail company-sponsored participants. Call us for more details. Closing date for registration is 15 Mar Jan 2012. Sign up now to secure a place!

Application form: http://www.retailacademy.com.sg/upload/pdf/1327045128DRMApr12-v1.pdf

15 Feb
Visual Merchandising (24 & 25 Apr 2012)

This is one of the most popular of the Academy’s courses. Since it was introduced in 2004, over 650 retail executives and visual merchandisers from some 190 companies have attended the course.

The course aims to assist retail managers, operations managers, buyers and retail executives to better understand the secrets of how visual merchandising is being used by global players to enhance its brand image, improve merchandising skills and improve sales.

These secrets will be revealed, taught and demonstrated through the use of highly effective training tools and techniques. Participants will better understand how to differentiate themselves from the competition through visual merchandising and increase their market share. They will also learn how to structure and create the visual merchandising function based on the latest models being used by some of the world’s most successful retailers. Sign up now to secure a seat!

15 Feb
Social Media Marketing for Retailers (29 & 30 Mar 2012)

Social Media Marketing for Retailers is a course tailored specifically for the retail industry. It is an intensive 2-day training course designed for marketing professionals, retail managers, sales executives, corporate communication executives, or anyone who has an interest in Social Media and web tools. During the course, we will demystify social media marketing, dive deep into what it can do for your business, and equip your team on how to successfully implement it.

15 Nov
Leadership Through People Skills (21 - 23 Feb 2012)

"Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish." Sam Walton, founder of Walmart

Many managers now have to work with a multi-generational workforce. Working successfully with people has become more challenging to the manager. However, their people skills can be enhanced through training.

The Retail Academy is pleased to offer the Leadership Through People Skills programme to help managers communicate for productively with people including their staff, their boss and their peers. The programme was developed by the Psychological Associates of the USA; learning is achieved through video-based exercises and role-plays.

The Retail Academy has conducted 9 successful runs of the Leadership Through People Skills programme, which were attended by some 60 senior managers from 25 companies. To ensure learning effectiveness each run of the programme is limited to 12 participants.

The session will be facilitated by Mr Wong Kai Hong and Mr Paul Sum who are certified trainers of Psychological Associates, USA, and both are experienced in human resource development and the retail industry.