RETAIL MANAGEMENT ACADEMY (RMA) TRAINING PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT RMA

Retail Management Academy is a retail training and education firm dedicated to enhancing retail industry development through the provision of high quality retail management education. It offers great value to the retail marketplace through its leadership in retail research, training and consulting. Besides offering high quality retail education, RMA provides platforms for retail industry leaders and stakeholders to meet and network in order to further develop the industry. The platforms include retail workshops, forums, conferences, conventions, exhibitions, recognition/awards and other notable events.

For questions regarding RMA program, please contact:

Daniel Imeli,

RMA Program Director and Facilitator,

Email: jomamel.ng@gmail.com,

Tel: +2348027085998, +2348060420218.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE

Retail Management Academy’s most important objective is to be the trusted source of quality professional development activities and credentials for individuals seeking to pursue a career in the retail industry. In addition, RMA seeks to provide participants access to retail employment and opportunities to start and grow their own retail businesses.

STATEMENT OF FAIRNESS

RMA adheres to the principles of fairness and due process and endorses the principle of equal opportunity in administering its programs. It will not discriminate or deny anyone the opportunity to participate on the grounds of gender, age, religion, national or ethnic/state origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.

OVERVIEW

RMA RETAIL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND CERTIFICATIONS

RMA Retail Management program is the first retail-sector-tailored certification program in Nigeria aimed at providing high quality retail management education to retailers, retail staff and individuals seeking opportunities in retail. It is an extensive and intensive certification program and covers all aspects of strategic retail management and practice. Participants are equipped with sound retail knowledge and skills and provided opportunity for both retail employment and retail business development.

SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION

The certification is targeted at individuals with interest and passion to seek and pursue opportunities in the retail industry. Achieving RMA certification indicates that the certified individual has demonstrated a broad knowledge and has acquired strong retail skill-set. The certification covers both theories and practical application of knowledge and skills gained in real world situation. Participants will carry out retail projects at various intervals in the course of the program.

TYPES OF CERTIFICATIONS

RMA program has two types of certification. These include: 

  1.  Graduate Certificate in Retail Management and Leadership (for HEI graduates) and 

  

  2. Diploma in Retail Management (for Senior Secondary School-leavers).

 

DURATION OF CERTIFICATIONS 

  1. Graduate Certificate in Retail Management and Leadership (GCRML): This is a 12 month program of 2 semesters. Only higher education institution graduates are qualified to apply for this certification. 

  2. Diploma in Retail Management (DRM): This is a 24 month program of 4 semesters. Candidates applying for this certification must have obtained a senior secondary school certificate such as WAEC or NECO with a minimum of passes in English Language and Mathematics.

RMA CERTIFICATION COMPETENCIES

This extensive and intensive certification program encompasses all aspects of strategic retail management as they relate to the retail industry and gives participants a competitive edge both as potential retail employees and retailers. Participants are expected to develop competencies in:

1.     Retail Operation.

2.     Retail Merchandising/Buying.

3.     Retail Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

4.     Retail Customer Relationship Management.

5.     Retail Security and Loss Prevention.

6.     Retail Health and Safety.

7.     Retail Technology Applications.

8.     Retail Human Resource Management.

9.     Retail Marketing.

10. Retail Accounting.

11.  Retail Design.

12. Retail Business Communications.

13.  Others.

CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should have the desire to pursue a CAREER in Retail Management and Leadership AND the following:

·        A CGPA of 2.0 or higher (for HEI graduate applicants).

·        A senior secondary school leaver (WAEC/NECO certified).

·        All majors are welcome (for HEI graduate applicants).

·        An entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for results.

·        Demonstrate leadership skills.

·   Business driving strength, including strong analytical skills, organization and planning and solution-oriented decision making abilities.

·        A team player.

·        A mature learner of 18 years and above.

 

REGISTRATION

The application forms can be obtained, filled and submitted at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Green Pastures Parish, Egbeda, Alimosho LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Applications are reviewed to verify information and documentation to determine eligibility and will be kept confidential. Candidates will not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or state of origin.

If application submitted is incomplete, the candidate will be contacted and informed about what is missing in order to enable him/her complete the form correctly. An application may be deemed incomplete for reasons such as: 1) application is not completely filled out; 2) application is not signed; and 3) copies of relevant educational qualifications are not attached to returned application.

All applications must be completed and submitted before or on the closing date given for submission. Late submission will not be considered for admission. Upon receipt of completely filled applications, successful candidates will be contacted and invoiced the Fee of the program selected.

Application Forms will be available for sale from July 10 to July 21, 2017.

SEATS RESERVED

There are very few seats reserved for both certifications.

60 seats are reserved for the Graduate Certificate in Retail Management and Leadership (GCRML) certification.

50 seats are reserved for the Diploma in Retail Management (DRM) certification.

RMA admission is strictly on merit. However, first-comers have greater chance to be admitted.

FEES FOR 2017/2018 SESSION

1.     Application Fee (non-refundable)  ---------    N5,000

2.     Program Fees:

  GCRML  ------------------------------------    N80,000

 DRM  ----------------------------------------    N150,000

 

Note: Program fees are paid per semester. For GCRML, which is a 12 month program of 2 Semesters, candidates are expected to pay the sum of N40, 000 per Semester.  

DRM candidates are expected to pay N37,500 per Semester.

Program fees can be paid in full or part. For part payment, a minimum of 70% of payment is allowed at the beginning of each semester. The remaining 30% must be paid before the end of the Semester.

All female candidates are given a discount of 20% on the program fees.

CLASS SCHEDULE

All classes will start on the announced date of July 27, 2017.

All DRM classes will hold on Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

All GCRML classes will hold on Wednesday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

No class will be held during national public holidays. Classes may also not be held when special events are organized by RMA. All special events organized by RMA are part of the certifications. All candidates are expected to participate in all our special events.

ACCOMMODATION

Candidates are expected to make adequate arrangement for their own accommodation. RMA is not offering any form of accommodation to candidates at this time. We hope to make accommodation available to candidates in the nearest future, especially for those with disabilities.

RMA GRADUATION CRITERIA

Candidates are required to attain 100% attendance and actively participate in all class activities and events as a condition for graduation and certification. No formal examination will be administered to candidates throughout the program. However, candidates are expected to carry out assignments and other relevant class activities meant to assess the development and progress of candidates throughout the program.

RMA INTERNSHIP

RMA certifications also include an internship program of a minimum of 2 months.

GCRML candidates are expected to participate in a 2 month internship program as part of the certification. RMA and its retail partners will make adequate arrangement to obtain internship placements for candidates in established and thriving retail organizations in Nigeria.

The internship program for DRM candidates will take place twice during the course of the program. A 2 month internship will be held at the end of each Session of 2 Semesters. Candidates will be placed in established and thriving retail organizations for the internship.

At the end of the internship, all candidates would be required to write and present a detailed report of their personal experiences during their internship with the help of the RMA internship coordinator and the retail organizations’ representatives.

Also, at the end of the program, all candidates are required to write about and make a presentation of a retail project of their choice.

RMA PROGRAM POLICIES

The following policies will be enforced during the program:

1.   Candidates are expected to be seated before the commencement of each class. Late coming is prohibited.

2.  Candidates are expected to maintain absolute quiet during each class session. Questions and contributions will be entertained from students with permission from the instructors, lecturers, facilitators or guest lecturers. All classes will be highly interactive. We encourage active engagement during learning.

3.   Candidates are encouraged to participate actively in all class activities, take and return assignments as at when due.

4.  Candidates, in the case of absence, should seek permission from the program coordinator and the class representatives.

5.  Candidates are encouraged to acquire all relevant and suggested reading textbooks and materials required for class instructions.

6.  Candidates engaged in fighting or any unwholesome practice will be advised to withdraw from the program.

SECURITY MATTER

For the safety of RMA candidates, lecturers and guests, the following must be observed:

1.     Candidates must obtain and use a personal identification card officially issued to him/her by RMA during all classes and events and other engagements relating to the certifications. No candidate would be allowed to enter into any class or participate in any event in relation to RMA certifications without a valid ID card.

2.     Candidates are prohibited from carrying any harmful objects during classes and events.

3.     Candidates are prohibited from taking subtly or forcefully anything that does not belong to them from RMA and other candidates. Whatsoever a candidate in RMA has and uses must be owned or obtained with the owners’ permission. Theft is highly prohibited in RMA.

4.     Candidates are prohibited from engaging in any act of fraud throughout the program.

WITHDRAWING AN APPLICATION

In the case of a willful and intentional withdrawal from the program, a formal letter must be written and sent to RMA directly in person, or by email to jomamel.ng@gmail.com. Candidates seeking to withdraw from the program at any given time will forfeit 40% of his/her program fees, and a refund of the balance will be made within 5 working days.

CHANGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION

Candidates are encouraged to provide their most current contact information including phone contacts and email addresses. In case of any change, candidates are encouraged to write to RMA for an update of personal contact information.

CERTIFICATION

Each successful candidate will receive a Certificate for the credential applied for at the end of the program. RMA will ensure that the certificates issued at the end of the certifications are endorsed/approved by relevant bodies for the purpose of authentication and recognition.

For any enquiries about the program, please contact:

Daniel Imeli,

RMA Program Director and Facilitator,

Retail Management Academy,

RCCG, Green Pastures Parish,

Egbeda, Alimosho LGA,

Lagos State, Nigeria.

Tel: +234802705998, +2348060420218

Email: jomamel.ng@gmail.com

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