UPDATE
Introducing: Penn Foster’s Retail Supervisor Career Diploma Program
While Ashworth College is no longer accepting enrollments in our Retail Management Program, we’re excited to introduce you to our partner school, Penn Foster.
Open the door to a new career with our Retail Supervisor Career Diploma Program. In this program you’ll learn about topics like customer service, inventory management, and common management skills.
LEARN MORETake the Next Steps Towards a Career You Want
Penn Foster’s online Retail Supervisor Career Diploma Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. With flexible, online courses, you can learn skills and knowledge on your schedule, from home.
Why Penn Foster?
Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 130 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits their busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School. The program you choose is structured to fit your learning needs so you can achieve your goals, and is designed to work with your schedule, anytime, anywhere you want to study. With a focus on relevant skills and career preparation for the job you’re after, Penn Foster can help you graduate with confidence and help provide a pathway towards your career goals.
CONVENIENT
LEARNING
Enroll at any time, study on your schedule, and graduate in a timeframe that works for you.
Learning online doesn’t mean learning alone. An instructor is just an email away!
Online classes don't have to be expensive. We offer payment plan options that can fit your budget.
What You'll Learn in Penn Foster’s Retail Management Career Diploma
- How to implement common principles of management including strategy, planning, and policy in retail operations leadership.
- How to create a personal development plan, including key skills for leader effectiveness, to be implemented in the retail environment.
- How to provide customer service according to the National Retail Federation customer service standards.
- How to prepare a work schedule that maximizes the efficiency and profit of the business.
Penn Foster’s Online Retail Manager Training Curriculum
Our Retail Manager Training covers topics designed to help students obtain a solid understanding of basic retail concepts as well as the leadership and management training needed to be a first-line supervisor, assistant manager, or floor manager in a variety of retail settings. Your online classes include:
- The Customer Experience
- Products and Services
- Leading and Managing People
- Retail Operations Management
Retail Manager Training FAQs
The average yearly salary for a retail supervisor can vary based on several factors including your position, the industry you work in, the company you work for, and your work experience and education. While salary can vary between $29,310 to $74,580, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for first-line supervisors of retail workers was $52,030 or $25.01 per hour, in 2023.†
A strong retail management supervisor has leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. A good supervisor will also have excellent customer service skills and be able to address and resolve conflict. Most of these skills can be learned or strengthened if you're not sure you're ready to be a supervisor. Through our online Retail Supervisor Program, you can learn effective management skills that can help you take the next step toward advancing in your career.
Working in retail offers an abundance of job opportunities. With over 1 million jobs currently available in a variety of roles and retail settings and with no college degree required to break into this field, now is a great time to begin your retail management training.
Administrative assistants are largely responsible for ensuring the office is organized and efficient. The three most important skills to be an effective administrative assistant include organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and basic knowledge of common computer applications used in the office, these include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Through our online Administrative Assistant Training Program, you can build the skills that can help you prepare to be successful in the field.
Our program is designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required for first-line supervisor positions and allows for hands-on experience through the completion of optional work experience. If you’ve worked in retail before, our program can help you learn the management fundamentals used by retail managers — and for those with prior supervisor training looking to change careers, our training program teaches key retail fundamentals.
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.