The following resources are made available to help you promote and successfully implement the WAFC endorsed Retail Management Certificate at your college. Check back for additional resources.
Community College Toolkit 
The printable Community College Toolkit contains an overview of the Retail Management Certificate Program and the step-by-step guide to becoming an approved participating college. (Download now.)
Best Practices Guide
This Best Practices Guide was developed in partnership with the League for Innovation and the WAFC. Compiled within are strategies to attract and retain industry partnerships with details on direct billing, master scheduling, block enrollment, flat-rate tuition, and other desirable components. Additionally, the guide covers approaches for supporting student success and completion with strategies for assessing prior learning, providing active advising, and offering multiple course formats. (Download now.)
Education and Career Pathway Model
Many students may not realize the potential opportunities for career growth in the retail industry. Use this career pathway to demonstrate career options and education requirements to potential and current Retail Management Certificate students.
Labor Market Research
Download “Expression of Interest Form” and use with local retailers to measure program demand in your area. Download and save to your desktop as a PDF, enter your information in the downloaded form and select “Save As” to save your completed PDF form.
Marketing & Outreach Materials
Download digital and print advertising and promotional templates and other materials. View Materials.
Videos
View and share videos highlighting the benefits of the Retail Management Certificate.