Career Details

Fashion Design Merchandising

Description

Two Modules: The Fashion Design Merchandising Industry Certification Exams assess learners' knowledge of business and fashion fundamentals. Fashion Design Merchandising 1 covers basic fashion concepts, marketing terminology, fashion cycles, key industry components, retail categories, fashion promotion, and careers. Fashion Design Merchandising 2 focuses on business functions like promotion, textiles, merchandising math, selling, visual merchandising, and career opportunities. Leadership and competitive events (FCCLA/DECA) may be part of the assessment.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Master Sewing and Design Professional

Certifying Organization

Association of Sewing and Design Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Fashion Design Studio

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

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