TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY INSIDERS WITH EXPERIENCE AT RALPH LAUREN, CHANEL, CELINE, VALENTINO, ALDO, ROCCOBAROCCO, LANDMARK GROUP, CHALHOUB GROUP & AL FUTTAIM.

CERTIFICATION

Professional Certificate in Fashion Business Management

The course is approved & certified by Knowledge & Human Development Authority ( KHDA ), Govt of Dubai.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Passionate individuals with a keen desire to work in the industry. No prior work experience is mandatory, though working professionals with industry experience will be able to advance their careers through the course.

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COURSE INTRODUCTION

The course is aimed at individuals wishing to build careers in the rapidly evolving retail sectors in the Middle East & across the world. The course is suitable for individuals  seeking professional roles both at the operations and strategic levels in buying, merchandising, visual merchandising, store operations management to other management roles within fashion retail. The training course can be undertaken by those already working in the industry or those looking for a career change.

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The course gives an understanding of the fashion retail business, the roles & functions and the organisation of the retail industry.  Further, the course covers in-depth aspects of merchandising, buying and management for fashion retail.

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The course is taught by industry professionals supported by a series of masterclasses & industry visits to gain practical understanding teamed with essential networking.

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The industry focused course is delivered through presentations, talks, industry visits & individual and group projects. Learning covers dealing with various challenges of retail distribution in a detailed way, from fashion buying, interpreting the market trends for clients and defining the purchase plan of collections, monitoring and leading the performance of the stores, visual merchandising, point of sale dynamics to range of other issues relating to fashion retail. The modules pan through fashion retail management, retail merchandising and all other aspects of the sector with live industry projects and internships with learning achieved within a global context to prepare individuals for the dynamic retail environment.

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The optional industry FAD Europe Tour gives a unique and exclusive opportunity to engage with global brands, designers, industry and visit the fashion weeks across London, Paris and Milan to give them an unparalleled global exposure and networking opportunity.

The course is assessed through projects and assignments on a continuous assessment basis for professional development.

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COURSE MODULES

FASHION BUSINESS

Introduction to Fashion Business / Entrepreneurship 

Fashion Blogging & Digital Marketing 

Consumer Analysis & Trend Forecasting

Fashion PR
Fashion Buying
Customer Relationship Management
Visual Merchandising
Fashion Business Management

Professional Project & Internship

HOW TO ENROL 

Step 1 :  Make an Online Application 

Step 2 : Receive an offer letter confirming placement in the course with details on fee payment

Step 3 : Pay course fees via bank transfer or at the campus

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FAD Institute of Luxury Fashion & Style partners with Fashion Forward Dubai as an industry partner. Students at FAD intern across all departments at FFWD as part of live industry projects on the course.  Uncovering the best of Street Style at FFWD Season 6.