Retail Management (WAFC)

Certificate of Proficiency

This Retail Management Certificate prepares individuals to manage a variety of retail sales operations or lines of merchandise. The program serves both entry level job candidates and incumbent employees. The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), a nonprofit organization representing major food retailers, endorses the program (http://www.wafc.com/programs/CC_CourseInfo.htm).

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

1. More fully develop and/or apply critical communication and computation skills related to a business setting.
2. Develop a general understanding of retail management/business concepts related to sales and marketing of services and/or products.
3. Explore the essential dimensions of leadership/management as they apply to business and develop an appreciation/understanding of critical ethical issues, human relations and resource concepts as they apply to general management situations.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog

Common Course Numbering Crosswalk (Effective Summer 2008)

for Former and Continuing Students