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- Looks good
- London College Of Communication
- Adam, July 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- Great course, nice tutors.
- Student facilities *****
- Fantastic facilities.
- Social life *****
- Good people, great times.
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- The best four years...
- Loughborough University
- Sarah, January 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- I thoroughly enjoyed this course, even though on graduation I have moved into a completely different industry the knowledge I gained through my course has been invaluable. The topics you study are generally the same as those studied by Management Sciences, however where they study Logistics in general you study Retailing Logisics. The Management Sciences degree then learns all of this in lecture theatres whereas the retail degree is taken out to see real life situations and given projects my large retailing companies. Not only does this make the course more appealing but allows you to apply the knowledge you are applying to the real world.
- Student facilities *****
- The resources and facilities are all excellent however there is a shortage of retailing books in the library so if you want one make sure you get in there first.
- Social life *****
- Excellent people.
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- Retail help!
- Retail NVQ Level 2 (EDI)
- Ian, February 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- I like the idea as it is going to help me progress. I like everything I am being taught.
- Student facilities *
- I work from home so i think my flat is a great place to get some work done.
- Social life ***
- Ok
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- administration and business
- Business, Retail and Administration Level 1 Introductory Diploma
- South Birmingham College
- Stacey, June 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- Course is ok, could be a bit more difficult. teachers are good, although i found it a bit easy.
- Student facilities **
- Computers are sometimes broken.
- Social life *****
- like going to classes to see friends. good social area to meet friends and relax.
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- Retail management review
- Retail Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 (EDI)
- Quaestus Consulting Llp
- victoria, November 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- THis course is relevant to the work that I do daily. I am working at the pace I am comfortable with and I want to complete quickly, which they are helping me to do. The course is a good achievement for me to record that I am capable of several aspects of my job.
- Student facilities ***
- N/A. I don't work in a classroom as it is work based training, but I have received useful emails and handouts which helped with my learning for my tech exam.
- Social life ***
- N/A. Work based learning.
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- Focus at Homebase
- Retail Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 (EDI)
- Craig, November 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- The course is totally relevant-it only covers what I do in my job role. The 'teacher' has a lot of knowledge and is able to help gather all relevant evidence, even attributing it to other topics where possible.
- Student facilities *****
- Being work-based, resources and facilities are very good and focus learning provide excellent additional materials.
- Social life *
- N/A work based learning
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- Focus @ homebase
- Retail Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 (EDI)
- Quaestus Consulting Llp
- craig, November 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- THe course is totally relevant - it only covers what I do in my job role. The teacher has a lot of knowledge and is able to help gather all relevant evidence, even attributing it to other topics where possible.
- Student facilities *****
- Being work based , resourses are very good and focus learning provide excellent additional materials.
- Social life ***
- N/A - work based training.
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- The Review
- Retail Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 (EDI)
- Janine, November 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- My tutor is great and very helpful. My course is work based so everything is relevant.
- Student facilities *****
- Chris is great she brings in all sorts of hand outs and paper work to explain my course to make it as easy as possible to do.
- Social life ***
- N/A-work based learning
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- Retail Advanced
- Retail Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 (EDI)
- Jo, November 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- Very good, fits in well with working hours and is very flexable.. My trainer is inspiring, she gives me ideas on how to write my assessments so that they gain a lot of points. If left alone, mine would be very brief.
- Student facilities ***
- N/a - work based.
- Social life ***
- N/a - work based.
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- Insightful and Relevant
- London College Of Fashion
- Kerry, March 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- The level 2 course builds on the basics covered in level 1 and is a very helpful next step. It covers lots of ground from range planning to mark downs, wholesaling to importing. Our lecturer, Be, was enthusiastic and inspiring and provided a lot of real-life examples from her own experience and from the trade press. This gives an understanding of how the theory being learned actually works in the industry. Well worth it!
- Student facilities ****
- N/A
- Social life ****
- N/A
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- Well prepared teachers
- City And Islington College
- Julia , June 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- The thing i enjoyed most about this course is the teaching methods and how well prepared the teachers are especially my accounts teacher
- Student facilities ****
- very big building and very clean/ The classroom was a great size and had good equipment inside. There is a big libary and a big coffee room
- Social life ***
- I didn't socialise with the students as i was only there for the course. All the teachers were friendly and very helpfull
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- BTEC Retail - 4 GCSE's - No Exams - Simple Work
- Wales High School
- Brett, July 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- I was taught exactly what I needed to be taught in order for me to pass the course. (which I did with flying colours) The tutors are excellent. They are very hardworking for you as a student. The tutors will help you finish work by the deadline even if it means them spending more time after schooling hours.
- Student facilities *****
- The classrooms were very clean and tidy. They were equipped with at least 20 desktop computers in each classroom which meant that there was ample space for everyone to work at a computer. The actual building is a portakabin like structure with 4 main classrooms and a main display/open area in the center.
- Social life *****
- I was very excited about going to my class. I enjoyed the easy going but hardworking atmosphere that was produced by the other students. They were all very hardworking and easy to get on with which made the course even more enjoyable.
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- Good
- Retail Management BA Honours Degree (University of the Arts London)
- London College Of Communication
- Kwon, August 2007
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- A very fast paced summer course with a lot of study expected to be done at home. The tutor is helpful but in lectures the questions are often not answered.
- Student facilities ***
- Much of the college is closed for the summer, thus there are less facilities available to us.
- Social life *****
- There are very nice students in our class, a very enjoyable group of people - the best part of the college.
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- administration and business
- Business, Retail and Administration Level 1 Introductory Diploma
- South Birmingham College
- Stacey, June 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content *****
- great course i really enjoyed and teachers are really helpful.
- Student facilities ***
- Computers don't always work but clean rooms and good facilities
- Social life ***
- good mix of people at the college. i enjoy goign to class to see my friends.
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- Review
- Retail Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 (EDI)
- Emma, November 2008
- Overall rating
- Course content ****
- The course was extremely relevant to my work. It opened up my mind to the way I approach customers and how to constantly improve my skills and knowledge.
- Student facilities ****
- I was taught at work with limited facilities but this didn't effect my willingness to work. I was really confident in taking this course as I knew it would help further my career and I wasn't worried about extra work-loads as my tutor helped plan out the work to my own pace.
- Social life ***
- No other students
- Hospitality, Catering and Retail Apprenticeship at Level 2 West Cheshire College, Chester
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Fees: Free
Qualification: Apprenticeships
- Buying Introduction Certificate of Attendance PTP Training and Marketing Ltd, Sheffield
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About this course: This course gives an introduction to buying which helps to eliminate the fear and uncertainty for the professional buyer. Read more
Fees: £425 plus VAT per delegate including lunch, refreshments and course notes
Qualification: No Qualification
- Retail NVQ Level 3 Norwich City College Of Further And Higher Education, Norwich
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Fees: To be confirmed
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
- Retail Operations Apprenticeship at Level 2 Paragon Skills For Industry, Dorset
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Fees: Funded by LSC
Qualification: Apprenticeships
- Effective Merchandising and Display Techniques Certificate Hepburn Training And Consultancy, United Kingdom
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About this course: This programme is designed to give participants a rounded knowledge of the principles of effective Merchandising and Display. Read more
Fees: To be confirmed
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Market Stalls, Displays and What to Take - Customer Side Certificate Crystal Clear Training, North West England
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About this course: This course introduce the participants to the customer side of running a market stall. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Art of Retail Selling Certificate of Attendance PTP Training and Marketing Ltd, Fareham
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About this course: This course is designed to assist individuals and companies to benefit from the experiences and research of successful retail establishments. Read more
Fees: £425 plus VAT per delegate including lunch, refreshments and course notes
Qualification: No Qualification
- Skills for Working in Enterprise and Retail Entry Level Certificate Newark College, Newark
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About this course: Read more
Fees: Free. You may be entitled to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of up to £30 per week
Qualification: Course Certificate
- Retail Skills - Sales Professional Advanced Apprenticeship (CG) Vt Training (Mkob), South East England
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Fees: Courses are free to all who fit the LSC's eligibility criteria. For those falling outside of the above criteria alternative Government funding or commercial prices are available upon request. An Advanced Apprentice will generally be employed by the company and receive a wage for the job. Rates will vary but should reflect the standards within the chosen industry.
Qualification: Apprenticeships
Awarding body: City & Guilds
Timetable: During work hours.
- Retail Operations NVQ Level 3 Braintree College, Braintree
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Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
- Business, Retail and Administration BTEC Introductory Certificate Wiltshire College, Salisbury
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About this course: This course covers topics that include: working in business, retail and administration, personal effectiveness, communicating effectively at work and customer service. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: Edexcel Ltd
- Retailing, Warehousing and Distribution NVQ Level 3 Chamber Training (Cwt), Coventry
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About this course: This course is ideal for those who work in retail or distribution. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
- Retail Operations NVQ Level 2 (EDI/GOAL) (FMA) Newport & Gwent Chamber Of Commerce, Enterprise & Industry (Wbl), Newport
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About this course: Read more
Fees: None
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
Awarding body: Education Development International/GOAL
Timetable: To be confirmed
- Skills for Working Life - Business Administration and Retail Entry Levels 2 and 3 Certificate (EDEXCEL) Croydon College, Croydon
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About this course: This course is designed for students who are keen to learn and wish to access the national framework of BTEC, GCSE, GNVQ and NVQ qualifications in the future. Read more
Fees: Free for students aged 16-18 years; additional costs for materials and educational visits may apply
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: Edexcel Ltd
- Retail Management Higher Professional Diploma (C&G) Level 4 City And Guilds Of London Institute, City Of London
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About this course: If you work in retail and want to move into management, this qualification can help. Read more
Fees: Learners need to be registered through a centre approved by City & Guilds to deliver the programme. The enrolment fee is set by the centre.
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: City & Guilds
Timetable: Six and a half hours a week
- Retail - Level 1 Skills for Work South Eastern Regional College, Bangor
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About this course: The retail industry is always looking for individuals who like to work with people and have great customer service skills. Read more
Fees: There is no cost to the individual. While on the programme, students will be paid a training allowance and may be entitled to travel expenses.
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
- Distributive Operations NVQ Level 1 (CG) Paragon Skills For Industry, Bangor
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About this course: This course is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in the distribution and warehousing industry an opportunity to develop new and existing skills whilst gaining hand on experience in the workplace. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: NVQ Level 1/2/3
Awarding body: City & Guilds
- Retail First Diploma Truro College, Truro
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About this course: This course covers three core units such as introduction to retail services, merchandising and display for sales and retail selling and customer service and specialist units such as fashion retailing, food retailing, transport, distribution and storage, consumer protection and advertising and sales in retail. Read more
Fees: Unavailable
Qualification: National/First Certificate/Diploma
- Skills for Working Life - Retail Certificate (ASDAN) Learning Plus, Barnstaple
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Fees: To be confirmed
Qualification: Other Awarding Body
Awarding body: Award Scheme Development & Accreditation Network
- Retail Services National Award (BTEC) Grange School (The) (Aylesbury), Aylesbury
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Fees: In most cases the course is free of charge. A fee may be charged for re-sits or the general public. Students may be eligible for a weekly Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of £10, £20 or £30, paid during term time, depending on your household income. For further information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/ema.
Qualification: National/First Certificate/Diploma
Awarding body: Edexcel Ltd