Description

Course Name: Certified Apparel Costing Analyst

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/AT/CACA/V1

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

Objective: The objective of the Certified Apparel Costing Analyst course is to provide participants with thorough knowledge and practical skills in analyzing and managing the costs involved in apparel production. The course covers key topics such as material costing, labor costing, overhead allocation, sourcing strategies, and price negotiation. Trainees will learn how to conduct detailed cost breakdowns, use costing software tools, optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality, and prepare accurate cost sheets and quotations.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

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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 the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Apparel Costing: Overview of Apparel Costing and Its Importance, The Structure of the Apparel Industry and Costing Methodologies, Types of Costs in Apparel Manufacturing (Fixed, Variable, Direct, Indirect), The Role of Costing Analysts in the Apparel Industry, Key Costing Terms and Concepts (COGS, Overhead, Margins), The Impact of Costing on Pricing, Profitability, and Financial Planning.

Module 2: Cost Components in Apparel Production: Understanding Direct Costs: Materials, Labor, and Manufacturing Costs, Breakdown of Indirect Costs (Overhead, Administrative, and Marketing Costs), Fabric and Material Sourcing and Costing, Labor Cost Calculation: Wages, Benefits, and Outsourcing, Factory Overhead Allocation Methods, Understanding Costs in the Cut, Make, Trim (CMT) Process.

Module 3: Costing Models and Methods in Apparel: Overview of Standard Costing vs. Actual Costing in Apparel, The Role of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) in Apparel, Costing for Different Types of Apparel (Fashion, Basic, Private Label), Understanding Absorption Costing and Variable Costing, Markup and Margin Calculations, Costing in the Context of Different Production Volumes.

Module 4: Apparel Pricing Strategies and Cost Control: Methods for Pricing Apparel Products (Cost-Plus, Market-Oriented Pricing), How to Calculate Selling Price Based on Costing, The Role of Cost Control in Improving Profitability, Strategies for Reducing Waste and Optimizing Production Costs, Assessing the Profitability of Apparel Lines, Benchmarking and Competitive Pricing.

Module 5: Technology and Tools for Apparel Costing: Software Tools for Apparel Costing (ERP, PLM, Costing Software), Integrating Technology for Accurate Cost Tracking and Forecasting, Using Data Analytics for Cost Optimization, The Role of Costing Models in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), How to Use Technology for Real-Time Costing and Financial Reporting, Benefits of Cloud-Based Solutions for Apparel Costing.

Module 6: Financial Reporting, Auditing, and Future Trends: Understanding Apparel Costing Reports and Financial Statements, The Role of Costing in Budgeting and Forecasting, Auditing Apparel Costs for Accuracy and Compliance, Best Practices for Maintaining Transparency and Accountability in Costing, Emerging Trends in Apparel Costing (Sustainability, Circular Economy), How to Adapt Apparel Costing Practices to Changing Market Conditions and Consumer Demands.

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.

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