About Course

Apparel merchandisers are the commercial heartbeat of fashion brands – they decide what to make, how many to buy, at what price, and ensure products reach customers on time.

This 25‑hour career‑focused course takes you from absolute beginner to job‑ready professional. You will learn retail math, merchandise planning, assortment building, global sourcing basics, production coordination, and essential soft skills like negotiation and communication.

More than just theory, this course is designed around your career goals: you will build a portfolio project, create a stand‑out resume, practice interview questions, and develop a personal career plan.

By the end, you will not only understand the role but have the confidence and materials to land your first merchandising job or advance to the next level. No prior experience required – only a passion for fashion and business.

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What Will You Learn?

  • LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  • Explain the role and responsibilities of an apparel merchandiser across different business models.
  • Apply retail math formulas to plan sales, inventory, markdowns, and profitability.
  • Develop a merchandise assortment plan aligned with financial targets and customer profiles.
  • Understand sourcing basics: supplier identification, RFQ, and cost breakdown.
  • Create a Time & Action calendar and track production milestones.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills for vendor and internal interactions.
  • Build a professional resume, LinkedIn profile, and portfolio tailored to merchandising roles.
  • Confidently navigate job interviews and present a career development plan.
  • SKILLS STUDENTS WILL LEARN
  • Retail math (sell‑through, GMROI, OTB, margin, markup)
  • Assortment planning and line structure
  • Sales forecasting and inventory management
  • Sourcing fundamentals and supplier communication
  • Production T&A calendar management
  • Excel proficiency for merchandising (pivot tables, formulas)
  • Negotiation and business communication
  • Resume and portfolio building for fashion business roles
  • Interview and networking techniques

Course Content

MODULE 1 – THE WORLD OF APPAREL MERCHANDISING
Module Overview This module introduces the merchandising function and its critical place in a fashion business. You’ll learn what a merchandiser does daily, the differences between retail and brand merchandising, and the career ladder from entry‑level to manager. You’ll also map your own career goals.

MODULE 2 – RETAIL MATH ESSENTIALS FOR MERCHANDISERS
Module Overview Retail math is the language of merchandising. You’ll master the formulas that drive decision‑making: markup, margin, sell‑through, inventory turnover, GMROI, and open‑to‑buy. Through plenty of Excel practice and real‑world scenarios, you’ll gain confidence to talk numbers with any team.

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