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24th August 2021

Griffith College Limerick launches funded  ‘Certificate in Digital Sales Transformation’ for retail sector

Calling all retailers. Here’s a chance to avail of a funded programme to help you expand your business. Griffith College Limerick is offering a ‘Certificate in Digital Sales Transformation’ starting in October 2021 to support retailers recover from the ravages of  COVID-19 and continue to grow their business both online and in-store.

Retail has changed, both the customer behaviours and the environment, today’s customers expect to do their window shopping online in advance of instore or online purchase.  Having a meaningful online presence is now a necessity to sustain and grow sales, customers need to be able to find your website as easily as they can walk into your shop.

The Certificate in Digital Sales transformation teaches the following key skills, vital in modern world of retail:

  • Relevant IT & Digital skills
  • Understanding online platforms to maximise sales
  • Sales and negotiation skills
  • Developing customer engagement policies
  • Identifying Emerging trends and technologies to support decision making

The retail sector has experienced huge challenges over the last 18 months. Now more than ever retailers need to utilise digital platforms, such as the internet and social media to promote their products and services to new and existing customers.

Griffith College is now enrolling on its ‘Certificate in Digital Sales Transformation’. Developed specifically with retailers in mind, this Springboard+ course provides a minimum of 90% funding for applicants in employment (a total cost of €295). For those currently seeking employment, the programme is completely free.

The course will run from October 2021, until May 2022 considering the busy times for retail when learners will need as much flexibility as possible. The programme will be delivered on a blended basis from the Griffith College campus in Limerick City.

Funded places on the programme are limited, if you or a member of your staff could benefit from this programme please get in touch with Griffith College Limerick info.gcl@griffith.ie  or search online www.griffith.ie

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