Career Details

Retail Industry Fundamentals

Description

The Retail Industry Fundamentals credential helps train and advance both entry-level retail associates and first-time job seekers.

Certifying Organization

National Retail Federation Foundation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

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

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Projected Job Growth

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No formal educational credential

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

0 %

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