Get ready for a career in retail sales! Students can learn about mathematics, cash register skills, employer/employee relations, selling, communications, customer service, personal presentation, marketing, and product display (8 weeks).
Internship (approximately 4 weeks)
After the successful completion of your coursework, many students go on to apply classroom theory on-the-job in a four-week, paid internship. During their internship, students continue to develop their interpersonal and work-related skills.
Eligibility Requirements
- High school diploma/equivalent prior to program completion
- 9th-grade reading and math skills
Employment Outlook*
There are many ways you can apply your certification toward getting a great job. Here are just a couple of examples of jobs and salary ranges.
Sales Workers:
Sales Representative:
Missouri (Entry Salary)
$28,460
$45,180
Missouri (Avg Salary)
$49,840
$69,370
Growth 2-3% between 2022-2032
Benefits are typically provided for full-time workers, such as paid vacations, health insurance, and sick leave.
*Missouri Economic Research Information Center
