Description
Certification Name: Certified Retail Design Specialist
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/AD/CRDS/V1
Eligibility: 10+2 (higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Retail Design Specialist course aims to equip professionals with comprehensive skills and knowledge to create innovative, functional, and customer-focused retail environments. The course covers the fundamentals of retail space planning, visual merchandising, consumer behavior, brand identity, lighting, signage, and material selection. Participants learn to design retail spaces that optimize traffic flow, enhance product visibility, and improve the overall shopping experience.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional – International Certification and Assessment Body.
Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Retail Design: Overview of Retail Design and its Importance, History and Evolution of Retail Spaces, Types of Retail Environments, Consumer Behavior and Psychology, Principles of Visual Merchandising, Retail Branding and Identity.
Module 2: Retail Space Planning and Layout: Store Layout Types and Strategies, Traffic Flow and Customer Circulation, Zoning and Functional Areas, Fixture Planning and Placement, Accessibility and Universal Design, Space Optimization and Flexibility.
Module 3: Materials, Fixtures, and Finishes: Selection of Materials for Durability and Aesthetics, Display Fixtures and Furniture, Flooring and Wall Treatments, Lighting Design for Retail, Signage and Graphic Elements, Sustainable Materials and Green Practices.
Module 4: Technology and Digital Integration: Retail Technology Trends, Interactive Displays and Digital Signage, E-commerce and Omnichannel Design Considerations, Point of Sale Systems and Checkout Design, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Applications, Data Collection and Customer Analytics.
Module 5: Branding, Marketing, and Customer Experience: Brand Storytelling through Design, Sensory Design Elements (Sound, Scent, Lighting), Promotional and Seasonal Displays, Customer Engagement Strategies, Layouts for Impulse Buying, Designing for Loyalty and Retention.
Module 6: Project Management and Professional Practice: Retail Project Planning and Budgeting, Collaboration with Stakeholders, Regulatory Codes and Safety Standards, Installation and Merchandising Coordination, Evaluation and Performance Metrics, Career Development and Certification Preparation
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
Benefits of Certification:
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📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.
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