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We provide comprehensive, online skills training in Fashion Buying & Merchandise Planning

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WHAT OUR COURSES GIVE YOU…

FASHION BUYING

ESSENTIALS

6-week fast track program to give you the essential skills you need in fashion buying
10 essential buying subjects covering the buying role including trends, colour, sourcing and supplier management
1 to 1 mentoring sessions with an experienced fashion buyer
Access to our exclusive jobs board where our retail clients post vacancies
Access to all course materials for you to download for a 6-month period
Upgrade to the Ultimate course and the amount you have already paid will be deducted from your fees

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FASHION BUYING & PLANNING

ULTIMATE

6-month guided learning program that equips you with all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed
25 buying and planning subjects across six topic areas
Guaranteed internship program for duration in a retail buying office
1 to 1 mentoring sessions with an experienced fashion buyer and planner
Access to our jobs board where our retail clients post vacancies
Access to all course materials for you to download for a 12-month period

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MERCHANDISE PLANNING

ESSENTIALS

6-week fast track program to give you the essential skills you need to land a role in merchandise planning
8 essential planning subjects covering the planning role including pre-season planning, inventory management, and sales performance
1 to 1 mentoring sessions with an experienced merchandise planner
Access to our exclusive jobs board where our retail clients post vacancies
Access to all course materials for you to download for a 6-month period
Upgrade to the Ultimate course and the amount you have already paid will be deducted from your fees

For more info...

why study with us?

With a sister company in the UK, we ensure that all our course materials use the latest global best practice thinking. Our courses wholly relate to the skills and competencies required to work in a buying department, without the contraints of academia. All our students have an opportunity to spend time as an intern, allowing you to use your new skills and knowledge on-the-job, building valuable experience.

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Retail Clients

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...

As my course comes to an end, I know that I now have the skills and knowledge to enter the industry confidently. Beverley is the most supportive, helpful, and genuine teacher I’ve ever had. I am so glad that I enrolled in the course, it has been such a great experience. The course material is easy to understand and very engaging. I highly recommend iwtbafb.com and Beverley to anyone interested in expanding their retail buying and planning knowledge.

Olivia Phillips

Student, (internship Boardriders, Gold Coast)

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...

I’m in the last month of the course and my experience so far is absolutely amazing. The course is well-structured and covers all essential skills and knowledge required which ensures me to enter the industry confidently upon the course. Also, with Beverley’s expertise and support, my understanding about the retail buying and planning is getting deeper. I highly recommend this course!

Kathy Song

Student, (internship Best & Less, Sydney)

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...

The buying and planning ultimate program was an excellent decision for my personal and professional development. I gained the essential skills to become a fashion buyer and absolutely loved the way Beverley explained the material. She is an excellent mentor and I would recommend to take this course a thousand times if you are starting your career in the fashion industry.

Dulce Reyes

Student, (internship Michael Hill, Brisbane)

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...

…I can confidently say that it provided me with precious knowledge that I can apply to my career. The course was well structured, covering a wide range of topics and diving deep into advanced skills. I particularly appreciated how the course went beyond the surface-level understanding and delved into the intricacies of the industry. By providing detailed insights and real-world examples, I gained a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of merchandise management. This attention to detail truly set the course apart and enhanced my learning experience.

Vianney Ngo

Student, (internship Camilla, Sydney)

Do you know what a buyer & planner does?

Think you know, but would like to learn more. Sign up for our FREE Module: The World of Buying & Planning. In this module:

Unit 1: The Merchandise Management Process
Unit 2: The Role of the Buyer & Planner
Unit 3: Challenges Facing Retailers Today

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LEARN FROM THE BEST

Our team has worked for some of the best fashion retailers across the globe and have extensive experience across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, footwear and accessories.

Here’s a list of a few of those companies:

ASOS
Topshop/Topman
The Iconic
Next
Myer
New Look
Marks & Spencer

BEVERLEY CHAMBERS

Founder & CEO

MARTIN JOMOA

Course Tutor - Buying

JADE HINDLE

Course Tutor - Merchandise Planning

NICOLA O'REILLY

Course Tutor - Buying & Product Development

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Our online course is available through the Numensa Academy allowing you to access course materials, wherever and whenever you wish.

If you would like to get onto a career path in fashion buying or merchandise planning, why not book in a 20 minute consultation to see if our course is right for you…

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Our fashion retail Clients

Below is a list of our fashion retail clients and some comments from their team members…

“Thanks for a great course, I took a lot out of it and will use in dealings with our Asian trading partners…”

Dean R

Assistant Buyer

“A very knowledgable course, which I have learnt a lot from and would definitely recommend….”

Zaharia B

Product Coordinator

“Great interactive course with many key take away points…”

Arielle P

Product Associate

“I really enjoyed the course… It was a mix of interaction which kept it interesting. The voiceover was good because it stopped you from reading material which isn’t always the best way of learning.. ”

Ellie P

Trainee Planner