Description

Certification Name: Certified Visual Merchandiser

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/AD/CVM/V1

Eligibility: 10th (High School) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Visual Merchandiser course aims to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to design, develop, and implement effective visual merchandising strategies that enhance the customer shopping experience and maximize sales. The course covers principles of visual merchandising, including store layout, product display techniques, color theory, lighting, signage, and seasonal themes.

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: Introduction to Visual Merchandising: History of Visual Merchandising, Importance of Visual Merchandising in Retail, Types of Visual Merchandising, Role of a Visual Merchandiser, Understanding Consumer Behavior, Basic Principles of Visual Merchandising.

Module 2: Store Layout and Design: Store Planning and Layout Types, Floor Plan Design, Space Management Techniques, Traffic Flow Analysis, Lighting in Retail Spaces, Signage and Graphics.

Module 3: Display Techniques and Props: Types of Displays (Window, Point of Sale, Promotional), Use of Props and Fixtures, Color Theory in Displays, Texture and Material Selection, Creating Thematic Displays, Seasonal and Festival Display Planning.

Module 4: Product Presentation and Styling: Product Placement Strategies, Styling Techniques for Different Categories, Balancing Stock and Aesthetics, Use of Mannequins and Models, Visual Storytelling through Products, Cross-merchandising Techniques.

Module 5: Technology and Visual Merchandising Tools: Digital Tools for Visual Merchandising, Use of CAD and Design Software, Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications, Lighting Technologies, Photo and Video Content Creation, Social Media and Visual Merchandising Integration.

Module 6: Planning, Execution, and Evaluation: Visual Merchandising Calendar Planning, Budgeting and Resource Management, Installation Techniques, Team Coordination and Communication, Measuring Visual Merchandising Effectiveness, Case Studies and Best Practices.

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)

 

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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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