The one-year diploma course will be open for freshers and working professionals.

The 30-year-old stalwart in professional education, AAFT Group’s start-up venture, AAFT Online, is geared to launch its one-year Retail Management Diploma at the beginning of January. Aimed at training both freshers and working professionals to gain a greater theoretical and practical understanding of the retail industry, the platform will offer 100% placement assistance to those registered. 

The course will cover several core aspects of the retail ecosystem, including the principles of management, business organisation, and retail marketing. It will also get them acquainted with Supply Chain Management, International Retailing, Retail Planning, Consumer Behaviour & Customer Service, E-commerce, Retail & Digital Marketing, Information Technology in Retail, and Retailpreneurship. 

The focus of the carefully-designed course is to combine theoretical learning with practical exposure for holistic learning. Apart from thorough training, AAFT Online will offer internship tie-ups with big retail ventures, enabling learners to get real hands-on experience. It will also include live projects where the learners can get field training.

Mohit Marwah, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of AAFT Online, said, “At AAFT, we strive to provide learners access to world-class education to make them job-ready in fast-evolving industries. The course will focus on the nuances of retail, covering both traditional and new-age aspects of the industry. Our course, designed keeping in mind both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training, will help both freshers and working professionals expand their skill sets in line with current industry demands. 

Akshay Marwah, Co-Founder & Co-CEO AAFT Online, said, “The field of retail management is ripe with opportunities. This course will help students and those already in the field to build on their skills to create a successful career trajectory. They will learn from renowned experts and people who have made a name for themselves in the market, making it the perfect mix of theory and practice. We look forward to the launch of this course.