Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WALM-0196
Version:
1
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 weeks
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Applied Marketing
Competency Framework Statement
Lightcast Skills Product Management
Lightcast Skills Retail Management
Lightcast Skills Budgeting
Lightcast Skills Customer Service
Lightcast Skills Communications
Lightcast Skills Problem Solving
Lightcast Skills Data Analysis
Lightcast Skills Operations
Lightcast Skills Marketing
Lightcast Skills Merchandising
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to reduce time to proficiency for new to role merchandising associates.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the concept of assortment strategy and the process by which it is formulated at Walmart and/or in their SBU
  • Explain Merchandising’s role in the Walmart business strategy
  • Discover how to meet the needs of the member/customer while utilizing the CX funnel
  • Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers and cross functional partners

General Topics:

  • Customer Experience
  • Omnichannel Strategy
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • capstone
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies