Certificate in Retail Sales and Management (BA423021M)
Professional Diploma in Retail Management (PDRM) - BA424009P
Professional Diploma in Retail Operation Management (PDROM) - BA424019P
Introduction

To raise the status and professionalism of retailing through education and training, Certificate and Professional Diploma programmes organized by the Vocational Training Council (VTC) were introduced in 2013 and 2017 respectively. A special price has been offered for HKRMA members.

Programme Aims

The programmes are special designed for retail managers and practitioners, with an aim to equip them with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills, via the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical application, to enable them to pursue a career in retail management.

Target Participants
  • Suitable for shop managers and practitioners
  • Suitable for Foundation Diploma graduates of Earn & Learn Pilot Scheme for Retail Industry
Cert in RM PDRM PDROM
Duration Half - 1 year (Part time) 1 - 2 year (Part-time) 1 - 2 year (Part-time)
QF Level Level 3 Level 4 Level 4
Medium of Instruction Chinese English Chinese
Further Study Path Way Articulate to PDRM and PDROM Articulate BA (Hons) Business Administration Degree offered by Coventry University (UK) through PEAK/VTC*
Programme Content and Fee
Programme Structure
(a) Certificate in Retail Sales and Management (Cert. RM)

For details, please refer to programme website: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/ituba/eng/html/award_bearing_programmes.html

(b) Professional Diploma in Retail Management (PDRM)

Upon successful completion of the following 7 modules and pass the assessment with minimum 70% attendance.

Modules QF Level Credit Value Curriculum Hours
1. Managing Yourself by Enhancing Personal Effectiveness 3 15 30
2. Managing People and Human Resources Management 4 22 45
3. Fundamental Accounting for Retail Industry 4 15 30
4. Retail Branding and Marketing 4 45
5. Retail Store Management 4 22 45
6. Quality Sales and Customer Services for Retail Industry 4 15 30
7. Project 4 22 45
TOTAL 133 270
(c) Professional Diploma in Retail Management (PDRM)

Upon successful completion of the following 6 modules and pass the assessment with minimum 70% attendance.

Modules QF Level Credit Value Contact Hours
1. Fundamental Accounting for Retail Industry 4 15 30
2. Retail Human Resources Management 4 21 42
3. Store Management 4 24 48
4. Implement Retail Business Plan and Risk & Crisis Management 4 21 42
5. Retail Branding and Marketing Communication 4 21 42
6. Quality Retail Sales Team and Customer Services 4 24 48
TOTAL 126 252
Special Discount

HKRMA member companies could enjoy the following special price:

  1. For Cert in RM HK$2,400/module, total HK$ 9,600 (4 modules)
  2. For PDRM, HK$ 36,286
  3. For PDROM, HK$ 35,910
Programme Website
Programme Content and Fee
Entrance Requirement
  • Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent with relevant working experience; or
  • Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent with relevant working experience ; or
  • Completion of a QF Level 3 programme or above that is deemed acceptable to the "Programme Board" with relevant working experience; or
  • Relevant Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in the entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or
  • Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by "Programme Board" AND a pass in the entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or
  • Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years' relevant work experience, may also be accepted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass the entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.
Application Procedures

Please complete and return the application form to VTC by mail or in person.

Programme Website
Enquiry
Tel: 2708 6402
Fax: 2957 5730
Email: ituba@vtc.edu.hk
Website: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/ituba