Certificate Overview

Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) meets the requirements of the WAFC and FMI endorsed Retail Management Certificate designed to prepare students for career opportunities and upward mobility in any sector of the retail industry. The Retail Management Certificate course content and learning outcomes mirror those advocated by the National Retail Federation.

At ATCC, the industry endorsed Retail Management Certificate is comprised of eight courses that can be completed within two years while working full or part-time. All courses are college-level and apply to more advanced educational programs such as an associate degree in Marketing and Sales Management, Fashion Management or a Professional Sales Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree transfer opportunities are also available.

Courses are available face-to-face at ATCC or can be taken online.

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations/Organizational Behavior
Please complete the following course:
Quality Customer ServiceMKTG 25153
Business Technology/Computers
Please complete the following course:
Computer Applications & TechnologyITEC 14303
Business Communications
Please complete the following course:
Interpersonal CommunicationCOMM 14353
Principles of Management
Please complete the following course:
Principles of ManagementBUS 22203
Principles of Marketing
Please complete the following course:
Principles of MarketingMKTG 15253
Human Resources Management
Please complete the following course:
Supervision and HR ManagementMKT 25183
Financial Management & Budgeting
Please complete the following course:
Principles of Accounting 1ACCT 20004
Retail Management
Please complete the following course:
Retail Management and MerchandisingMKTG 15053
A total of 25 credits is required for this certificate.
Updated November 2024