Course Overview 

Life in the retail sector is fun, fast and furious. There are endless career opportunities and prospects for advancement but with such fierce competition, how do you make your mark?

The answer is simple: by having a qualification that demonstrates your commitment. And that's where ICS can help you. What better way to show you know your business inside out than our BTEC Principles of Retail Course? Displays, customer care, stock control, consumer protection – this course covers all the key areas in depth.

Pre-requisites 

You must be over 16 to take this course and be educated to at least GCSE standard D-G or hold an NVQ at level 1, or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate.

Please note that Edexcel registration fees are additional to course fees. 

Key Topics

• Introduction to Retail Services
• Merchandising and Display for Sales
• Sales and Profit
• Stock Control and Security
• Retail Selling and Customer Care
• Consumer Protection

Qualification

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Retail Management

Support

As an ICS student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment 

This course includes seven assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

What our Students Say

"The course materials were very easy to work through and clearly set out. Whenever I needed to speak to someone at ICS, I received good information and all the support I needed throughout my course. I would definitely recommend ICS – in fact I already have and I hope to take another course in the near future." Claire Bottomley, ICS Graduate, Surrey.

Your Future Prospects 

Every High Street in the country is a goldmine of opportunity for motivated and qualified Retail Managers. To say nothing of the exciting challenges on offer at the thousands of suburban malls currently springing up all over Britain.

The courses in the ICS Business range are the most flexible and cost-effective way of gaining the wide range of expertise you need to advance in virtually any career path.