Overview

Learn the art of visual merchandising and entice your customers with stunning window displays and floor layouts with the Visual Arts Training Course. In this course, you will learn how visual merchandising plays a vital role in the customer experience and influences their shopping habits.

You will learn all about consumer psychology, how to work with different retail spaces, dress window display mannequins plus much more. On successful course completion, you will have a solid understanding of the different ways to display merchandise, and will have the expertise to be able to identify your target market to provide an unforgettable shopping experience.

Visual Arts Training Course: Highlights 

• Explore the role of a visual merchandiser in detail and the key elements of visual merchandising
• Understand the psychology of consumers, how they shop and current shopping trends
• Learn about the different ways of displaying merchandise in a retail setting
• Understand the differences between boutiques and pop up stores 
• Master the art of creating stunning window displays to advertise popular collections
• Learn how to work with and make the most of different floor layouts and spaces
• Know how to define your target market and understand their shopping habits to enhance the customer experience
• Be able to stay on top of industry changes, technologies and developments

Course design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

• Online study materials
• Mock exams
• Multiple-choice assessment

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

The Visual Arts Training Course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.