Retail Management Certificate

Cerritos College offers a 10-course online Retail Management Certificate program that you can complete within two years while working full or part-time.

It is designed to prepare students for career opportunities and upward mobility in the retail industry and is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains.

Download a complete list of courses offered in this program.

BA 106: Human Resource Management

This 12 week course is designed to acquaint the student with the principles and methods related to the effective utilization of personnel in the business organization. It will develop relations involved in recruitment, selection, placement, training, and supervision of employees. It will also include an introduction to the organized labor movement and current labor relations conditions.
Online class begins: May 28, 2013
Last day to register: May 31, 2013

Register for BA 106 Human Resource Management (for Ralphs/Food 4 Less/Foods Co. employees)

Register for BA 106 Human Resource Management ( for other retail chain employees)

BA 123: Fundamentals of Retailing

This 12 week course is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the problems, policies, and methods of merchandising as carried on in retail stores. Topics covered: careers in retailing, store layout, pricing goods, buying and receiving of merchandise and customer services
Online class begins: May 28, 2013
Last day to register: May 31, 2013

Register for BA 123 Fundamentals of Retailing ( for Ralphs/Food 4 Less/Foods Co. employees)

Register for BA 123 Fundamentals of Retailing (for other retail chain employees)

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply for admission?
You have the option to submit your Cerritos College application prior to registering for the online Retail Management class. This will also allow you to
receive a student ID number before registering.
To apply in advance, contact the Economic Development department (562) 860-2451 ext.2486

Who may enroll?
For the Retail Management Certificate program, your employer must be a member of the Western Association of Food Chain (WAFC)

When do I receive my certificate?
You will receive your certificate upon completing all ten (10) courses with passing grades. This program is intended to be completed in two (2) years.

Things You Should Know...

• Register on time.
• Payment is due upon online course registration.
• Retain all emails and confirmations for your records.
• Please complete admission application if you do not have a Cerritos College student ID# by the deadline.
• Your admission application will be sent by email as a PDF form to be completed after your registration confirmation.
• Classes may be cancelled if enrollment minimum is not met. You will be notified if this occurs.
• Tuition reimbursements is based on your employers policy. Please contact your employer for more information on reimbursements.
  

This program is recognized by the Western Association of Food Chains