There are over 42 million people employed in retailing in the United States. That represents 1 in 4 jobs.
Retail is a diverse industry with many opportunities for advancement. Career opportunities are available in all areas of business including sales, marketing, management, customer service, accounting, merchandising, design, logistics, information technology, and human resources.
The Retail Management Certificate Program is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for the fast-paced challenges that exist in the competitive retail industry. This broad program is also intended to help students develop a clear sense of the scope of the retail manager’s job and an understanding of the basic requirements for success in the future.
The Retail Management Certificate is an accredited business program that will give you the skills you need to get started or advance your career in the retail industry. The certificate has been recognized as a part of the White House’s Upskill Initiative, and leading organizations and foundations including the ACT Foundation and the U.S. Department of Labor. This program is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) as the primary educational path to train the hundreds of thousands of people employed in the retail grocery industry nationwide.
Rio Hondo College offers a Certificate of Achievement in Retail Management.
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