(Optional) Complete an industry certification representative of skills learned in this course.

Completion should include earning an examination score deemed “passing” by the testing organization. Qualifying examinations are those currently approved at the state level as representative of fashion marketing skills (e.g., Business of Retail: Operations and Profit Examination, Customer Service and Sales Certification Assessment).

Students should be encouraged to attain industry certification as evidence of their skill level and general employability.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to obtain industry certifications?
• How do industry certifications show a person’s skill level, content knowledge, and ability?