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MoreAcademy of Retail Excellence
No. 01
The retail careers issue
Retail willhire you.We make itpromote you.
India’s organised retail sector is opening stores faster than it can staff them. The shortage is of trained people — a gap you can close in three months.
Graduates have joined
- Reliance Retail
- DMart
- Lifestyle
- Amazon
- Flipkart
- Tata Trent
- Aditya Birla Fashion
- Apparel Group Dubai
- Shoppers Stop
- Lenskart
- Hackett London
- Michael Kors
01Contents
Six ways into retail
39 named qualifications across certificate, diploma and advanced diploma. Credits transfer upward, so a certificate now counts toward a diploma later.
- Retail ManagementFrom the shop floor to the regional officeThe core discipline: how a store makes money, and who makes the decisions that get it there. Twenty-five qualifications covering store operations, merchandising, visual display, inventory, loss prevention and retail analytics — at certificate, diploma and advanced diploma level.From₹35,400
- Beauty & Wellness ManagementTreatment skills, plus the business behind the chairSalon and wellness retail is a service business that lives or dies on repeat clients. This track pairs hands-on treatment technique — skin, hair, nails, makeup — with the client-management side most training leaves out: consultation, trust, retention and the maths of a chair that has to fill itself every week.From₹35,400
- Jewellery Retail ManagementWhere product knowledge is the whole jobNobody sells a ₹2 lakh piece on enthusiasm. Jewellery retail rewards people who can read a stone, explain a hallmark and hold a consultative conversation without rushing it.From₹53,100
- Electronic Retail ManagementHigh-value products, informed buyersConsumer durables buyers arrive having already read three reviews. Selling to them is a different skill from selling apparel: deep product knowledge, honest comparison, financing conversations and after-sales that holds up.From₹53,100
- Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementThe half of retail the customer never seesStock that arrives late is stock that does not sell. This track covers procurement, warehousing, inventory control, transportation, demand forecasting and the systems that hold them together — with a twelve-module advanced diploma that is the most detailed curriculum AORE publishes, and the clearest salary progression of any track here.From₹35,400
- Career Development ProgrammeFor people already in retail who have stopped movingTwo structured tracks for people who are already working and want the next title: Fashion Consultant to Store Manager, and Store Manager to Area Manager. Built around what actually gets someone promoted — P&L literacy, team handling, multi-site KPIs — with an assessment, a SWOT and mock interviews attached.FeeOn request
At a glance
- Qualifications
- 39
- Fees from
- ₹35,400+ GST
- EMI from
- ₹3,481/mo0% interest
- Duration
- 3–11months
- Live vacancies
- 91
- Taught in
- English & हिन्दी
The constraint on Indian retail is not stores, and it is not customers. It is trained people.
02The ladder
Every rung, and what it pays
Eighteen retail roles across two tracks. Each one shows what the job involves, what employers ask for, and which qualification gets you there.
- Fashion Consultant0–2 years₹2.4–3.6 LPA
- Assistant Store Manager2–4 yearsSalary not published
- Store Manager3–5 years₹4.8–9.6 LPA
- Area Manager2–5 years in store managementSalary not published
- Regional Manager5+ yearsSalary not published
- National Manager7–10 yearsSalary not published
- …and 12 more roles behind the floor
03Method
How it works
Study
Live online classes three days a week, recorded so a missed session is not a lost one. English and Hindi, material as downloadable PDFs.
MorePrepare
A résumé built to survive an ATS, and mock interviews with retail managers rather than generalists.
MoreMeet employers
Introductions through the AOne HR placement cell — orientation, screening, interviews, offer, joining.
More04Faculty
Retail veterans, not lecturers
Eleven mentors who have run the stores, categories and supply chains our students want to work in.
- Bhaskar ChatterjeeSenior Retail Consultant & Trainer · Ex-Bata Ltd.32 yrs
- Vinod AgarwalZonal Sales & Retail Leader · Siyaram Mills30 yrs
- Vikalp SharmaRetail Operations · Ex-Landmark, Dubai20 yrs
- Bhushan GuptaBusiness Head · Callino India20 yrs
- Vikash KumarRetail Head & Fashion Business Leader · Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands20 yrs
- Abhijit ChowdhuryRetail Head · Jewel Box17 yrs
05Fees
Three prices, published in full
Every fee is exclusive of 18% GST and the inclusive figure sits beside it, because that is what you actually pay. Instalments carry 0% interest.
| Level | Duration | Fee | Inc. GST | EMI from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate11 courses | 3 months | ₹35,400 | ₹41,772 | ₹3,481/mo |
| Diploma14 courses | 6 months | ₹53,100 | ₹62,658 | ₹5,222/mo |
| Advanced Diploma12 courses | 11 months | ₹76,700 | ₹90,506 | ₹7,543/mo |
Not a degree. AORE programmes are job-oriented professional certifications. They are not degrees and are not affiliated with UGC, AICTE or DEC.
06Recognition
22 affiliations, each with what it certifies
Not a wall of logos. Every body is named, with what the affiliation covers and its registration number where one was issued.
- Retail India Leaders Association
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
- Aarni University
- Gramin Skill Development Mission
- National Career Service
- Vidyanjali Higher Education Volunteer Programme
- National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
- All India Council for Technical Skill Development
- Government of NCT of Delhi
- Department of Labour & Employment
- Rojgar Bazaar
- Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- NGO Partnership System
- Certificate of Registration
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- London Westminster College Asia Pacific
- International Vocational Education and Training Association
- Association for Middle Level Education
- United States Distance Learning Association
- British Safety Council
- NORRAG
- ISO Certificate of Registration
07Questions
Asked before applying
What is a retail management course?
A retail management course teaches you how a store actually runs and makes money: buying and merchandising, store operations, stock control, customer service, visual display, staffing and the numbers behind all of it. At AORE it is a job-oriented professional certification rather than a degree, built around what employers ask for at interview.
What are the best retail management courses after 12th?
After 12th, start with the three-month Certificate in Retail Management (₹35,400 + GST) or move straight to the six-month Diploma (₹53,100 + GST) if you want store-management responsibility sooner. Both are open with no prior experience. Typical first roles are Store Executive, Visual Merchandiser and Inventory Assistant.
What types of retail management courses does AORE offer?
Three levels. Certificate runs three months, Diploma six months, Advanced Diploma eleven months. Diploma and Advanced Diploma also have fast-track routes — three months and four and a half months respectively. Across six subject areas there are 37 named qualifications, from Visual Merchandising to Retail Analytics to Luxury Management.
What subjects are covered in the retail management course?
Eight: Introduction to Retail and Retail Strategy; Merchandise Planning and Buying; Store Operations and Inventory Management; Retail Customer Service Management; Store Layout and Visual Merchandising; Retail HR and Staffing; Retail Location Planning; and Retail Analytics with Omni-Channel Retail.
Are retail management classes available online?
Yes — the programmes are delivered fully online, with live sessions three days a week, recorded lectures you can revisit, case studies and assignments. Instruction is in English and Hindi. You can study while working; most of our students do.
How long does a retail management course take?
Certificate: three months. Diploma: six months, or three on the fast track. Advanced Diploma: eleven months, or four and a half on the fast track. The fast track covers the same syllabus at a higher weekly commitment — it is shorter, not lighter.
What is the fee for the Diploma in Retail Management?
₹53,100 plus 18% GST, which is ₹62,658 in total. That covers live online classes, course material, résumé development, career planning and placement support. Instalments are available at 0% interest through Bajaj FinServ, JODO Flex, Dili Loans or AORE's own self-financing plan.
What career opportunities follow a retail management course?
Retail Store Manager, Visual Merchandiser, Merchandise Manager, Inventory Controller, Retail Operations Executive and E-commerce Operations Specialist are the usual first destinations. Employers named in our placement work include Reliance Retail, DMart, Lifestyle, Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Trent and Aditya Birla Fashion.
What is the average salary after a retail management course?
AORE publishes a range of ₹4.2–7.5 LPA for fresh retail management graduates. Entry-level in-store roles on our job board run ₹20,000–₹30,000 a month, and store manager roles ₹40,000–₹80,000. What you earn depends on city, brand and format more than on the certificate itself.
Does AORE provide placement assistance?
Yes — placement assistance, run with AOne HR Services. That means résumé building, interview preparation, career counselling and introductions to hiring brands, through a five-step process from pre-placement orientation to joining. It is assistance, not a guarantee of selection; no training institute can honestly promise the latter.
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