RISE Up
RISE Up is the NRF Foundation training and credentialing program providing foundational employability skills to help people land jobs and get promoted in retail and beyond.
Our curriculum and exams are industry-recognized and were developed in collaboration with over twenty retailers, including Walmart, Macy’s, The Home Depot, Burlington Stores, BJs Wholesale Club, and Nordstrom. And we’re proud to partner with more than 3,000 training partners across the country already providing life-changing retail skills and workplace readiness.
The NRF Foundation has helped more than 500,000 people earn RISE Up credentials.
NRF Research - Sept. 2020
Four industry-recognized credentials to help your students graduate and grow successful retail careers
An introductory course for students developing workplace readiness skills for a first job. After completion, certificate earners are ready to
- Conduct sales transactions
- Interview for high-demand roles
- Choose a career direction
- Understand retail operations, product cycles, and supply chains
An intermediate course for students improving skills in a customer-facing role. After completion, certificate earners are ready to
- Assess customer needs and close sales
- Master effective communication
- Design a sales plan and upsell strategies
- Demonstrate problem-solving and teamwork
An advanced course for students growing their career. After completion, certificate earners are ready to
- Define profit models for retail as a business
- Determine pricing strategies for loss prevention and profit calculation
- Implement workplace safety practices
- Understand merchandising, marketing, inventory, and operations
A new course for students pursuing careers in warehouses, distribution, and fulfillment centers. After completion, certificate earners are ready to
- Understand warehouse design and operations
- Demonstrate safety measures
- Calculate and explain key performance metrics
- Succeed in critical warehousing roles
Deciding which credential is right for your students? Our team is ready to answer your questions
Retail Industry-recognized curriculum and exams developed in collaboration with 20+ retailers
