We are undergoing site maintenance. You may experience intermittent issues while navigating the site. Thank you for your patience.

RISE Up Style Guide

NRF Foundation Rise Up Get Updates

Try a FREE RISE Up course

 

h1 Page Title

h2 Section Heading

h2 Which industry-recognized credential is right for your students?

h3 Which industry-recognized credential is right for your students?

h4 Which industry-recognized credential is right for your students?

h5 Which industry-recognized credential is right for your students?
h6 Which industry-recognized credential is right for your students?
 

Global Styling Intro text: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

 

paragraph text: Your students will receive emails to complete their individual account registration and begin their training. Students who pass the exams will automatically receive an email and a downloadable credential certificate. You can click Report to access the graduate report and you can download student certificates by clicking Certificate Download.

 

Buttons & Links

Body copy link. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Badge Containers

Badge Columns

RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals
  • Dive into the retail world, its career paths and industry jargon
  • Study retail operations, product life cycles, and supply chains
  • Know how the cost of goods sold impacts profit
  • Build basic customer service and sales skills
  • Practice job readiness skills
RISE Up Customer Service & Sales
  • Discover the value of quality customer service
  • Improve your knowledge of different types of customers’ needs
  • Master effective communication skills
  • Design a sales plan and apply effective upselling strategies
  • Acquire advanced retail skills
RISE Up Business of Retail
  • See retail as a business and define the profit model
  • Recognize inventory life cycle and inventory control
  • Explore merchandising and marketing
  • Understand loss prevention
  • Learn the importance of workplace safety practices
NRF Foundation RISE Up Supply Chain, Inventory, and Logistics Certified Specialist
 
  • The importance of supply chains, the flow of goods and the operations of supply chain facilities
  • Reverse logistics and its goals for cost recovery and sustainability
  • Safety measures and techniques
  • Problem-solving roles in supply chain facility management
  • Supply chain jobs, career paths and the skills needed to succeed

Intro Badge Content - Credential Pages

Training Partner Retail Badge

The NRF Foundation’s RISE Up introductory course – Retail Industry Fundamentals – is perfect for your students who are developing workplace readiness skills and looking for a first job.

Your students will develop basic customer service and math skills to conduct sales transactions. They will build an understanding of the retail industry, its impact on the economy and the diverse jobs available. And they will learn best practices for interviewing and exploring career paths.

Course delivery options are flexible – from online to classroom to a combination of both. Self-paced lessons allow students to engage with curriculum videos, activities and knowledge checks. Mix and match your own lessons to provide a course that’s completely tailored for your students.

Your students receive a printable completion certificate, digital badge and a credential they can list on their resume. At the end, your students are ready for jobs that are in high demand right now.

Badges, 3-column - Credential Pages Footer

Promos

Promo, Standard

Find out what credentials are best for your students

Sign up for a free Webinar

Promo, Gray

Find out what credentials are best for your students

Sign up for a free Webinar

Promo, Columns

Ready to Start?
Register Now

Already Registered?
Explore the library of resources

Promo, Pricing

Become a RISE Up Training Partner today.

Exams start at

$35

Course content starts at

$65

Course bundles start at

$99

Register Now

Promo, Testimonials

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Quote Attribution

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Quote Attribution

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

Quote Attribution

Promo, Program

Retail Industry Fundamentals

  • Dive into the retail world, its career paths and industry jargon
  • Study retail operations, product life cycles, and supply chains
  • Know how the cost of goods sold impacts profit
  • Build basic customer service and sales skills
  • Practice job readiness skills

Customer Service and Sales

  • Discover the value of quality customer service
  • Improve your knowledge of different types of customers’ needs
  • Master effective communication skills
  • Design a sales plan and apply effective upselling strategies
  • Acquire advanced retail skills

Promo, Hexagons - Credential Pages

I

Welcome to Retail

What is Retail?
Multichannel and Omnichannel Retailing
Distribution Channels and Retail Ownership
The Economic Impact of Retail

The Retail Product Cycle
Product and Service Selection
Product Allocation and Distribution
Selling, Pricing and Customer Service

II

Customer Service & Sales

Customer Service Skills
Retail Associates and Company Brand
The Customer Loyalty Life Cycle
Retail and Technology

Sales Basics
Connecting with the Customer
Understanding Customer Needs and Interests
Personalizing Service and Completing the Sale

III

Retail Operations

Retail Operations Basics
Inventory, Marketing, Technology & Tools
Retail Stores, Grocery Stores, Fast Food Restaurants
Distribution Centers

Loss Prevention
Internal & External Theft
Operational Errors
Vendor Fraud

Workplace Safety
Common Safety Problems
First Aid
Emergency Situations

Dollars and Sense
Gross Profit vs. Net Profit
Profit Margin
Operating Expenses vs. Cost of Goods Sold

IV

Workplace Readiness

Being Professional
Professional Look and Employability
Effective Communication and Accountability
Technology and Time Management

A Place for You
RISE Up and the Retail Industry
Entry-Level Retail Jobs: Goals and Expectations
Online Job Applications and Succeeding in Interviews

Alternating Content / Video Block

Kroger Career Spotlight

Assistant Store Leader Angel Berridge

Kroger Assistant Store Leader Angel Berridge shares details about her job and how her role helps her serve her community.

PetSmart Career Spotlight

Distribution Center Services Manager Senyi Gueye

PetSmart Distribution Center Services Manager Senyi Gueye talks about how "you never get the same day twice."

Expandable Blocks - FAQ

Logo Grid