Clover Park Technical College - Retail Management Certificate

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Certificate Overview

The industry-endorsed Retail Management Certificate is designed to give an in-depth look at store operations to retail associates, supervisors, and sales representatives, allowing them to take their careers to the next level.

Clover Park Technical College offers Washington state’s most affordable Retail Management Certificate program! Because our 8-course program is offered online (see benefits of online coursework below), students have the flexibility to complete college coursework while working full or part-time. For the very focused, the courses can be completed in as little as two to three quarters!

View this video to learn more about Clover Park’s Retail Management Program!

Approved Certificate Courses

Section & Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Human Relations in Business

Please complete the following course:

Organizational Behavior RBM 1053

Business Technology

Please complete the following course:

Business TechnologiesRBM 1133

Business Communication

Please complete the following courses:

Business CommunicationsRBM 1113

Principles of Management

Please complete the following course:

Principles of ManagementRBM 1173

Principles of Marketing

Please complete the following course:

MarketingRBM 1073

Human Resource Management

Please complete the following course:

Human Resource ManagementRBM 1153

Financial Management/Budgeting

Please complete the following course:

Financial ManagementRBM 1193

Retail Management

Please complete the following course:

Principles of RetailingRBM 1093

A total of 24 credits is required for this certificate.

Updated July 2017

Tuition & Fees

The cost of each Retail Management 3-unit course is $329.52, saving students and companies hundreds of dollars per course.

The average book cost per class is only $4.15 when ordered from Amazon.com or similar website.

Clover Park does not require the typical placement tests (Math/English) for this program.

Financial Aid

To learn more visit the Financial Aid section of the CPTC website.

Many WAFC employers also offer financial support for their employees. Please check with your Human Resources Manager directly.

Apply for College

To apply to the college:

Go to www.cptc.edu, click on the link labeled “Apply Today,” and follow the “Instructions for Online Application.”
Your application will be reviewed and approved within 2-3 weeks. Be sure to apply well in advance of the deadline to register for classes.
Once approved, you will receive a 9-digit Student ID Number which will allow you to register for classes.

To register for classes:

Click this link: http://www.cptc.edu/register
Scroll down to the “Registration Info” section of the page. Read the information and click on the appropriate link.
Note you will need your Student Identification Number, your PIN (typically your birth date), and the course item number(s) for the class(es) you wish to take. See the list above for the courses in the Retail Management Certificate program at CPTC. We recommend you take the courses in the order listed, if possible.

If you have questions or run into difficulty with any part of this process, contact Ryan Reygers 7 days a week at ryan.reygers@cptc.edu or 253-230-8091.

Additional Information

What are the benefits of taking classes Online?

Learn from Anywhere -One of the best things about online learning is that you can learn anywhere that you can access the internet.

Avoid Schedule Conflicts -Online learning is extremely flexible, allowing students to learn when they want. This is great for students who have a full-time job or children and can’t attend classes any other way. -Online learning provides 24/7 accessibility to all course materials.

Learn at Your Own Pace -This means that you can work much faster than in a typical classroom environment, or you can spend additional time on content you would like to understand at a deeper level. – You can skim material that you already know and focus on topics that you need more time to complete.

An Economical Choice -If you search the internet you will find that Clover Park Technical College offers a much less expensive alternative to other colleges and universities with similar programs and credentials.