Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WALM-0176
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
4849
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 days (14 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Retail Operations Management
Competency Framework Statement
Lightcast Skills Retail Operations
Lightcast Skills Data Analysis
Lightcast Skills Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Lightcast Skills Planning
Lightcast Skills Leadership
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to learn to assess where the store stands in relation to talent and operations, prioritize and plan based on their assessments, and practice using touring to raise merchandising standards

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate associates, determine how to foster a skilled workforce, and examine how to apply the Walmart strategy to the facility
  • Reflect on daily routines, develop plans to improve performance, practice touring to influence merchandising standards and explore how to articulate our financial story
  • Analyze and interpret the profit and loss to develop strategic solutions
  • Create a plan for a profit and loss meeting
  • Lead a simulated tour to influence behavior changes in facility leaders
  • Identify business acumen skills needed to solve operational or talent situations
  • Use data-driven storytelling techniques to discuss business operations
  • Create a network of individuals to assist in making business decisions

General Topics:

  • Assessing Your Business
  • Running your Business
  • Running your Business
  • Owning Your Business
  • Assessing Your Business
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies