Online Certificate in Display & Visual Merchandising

About this course

Visual merchandising is a key driver of customer engagement and brand identity in today’s competitive retail market. This Online Certificate in Display & Visual Merchandising equips you with the creative and technical skills to design impactful retail displays, plan seasonal campaigns, and apply merchandising strategies that maximize sales potential.

With more than 700 hours of online content and a modular curriculum totaling 400+ hours of structured learning, this program is designed to develop both the artistic and strategic aspects of retail presentation. From lighting and layouts to in-store promotions, you will gain the skills needed to create experiences that capture customer attention and influence buying behavior.

Meet Your Instructors

  • Prof. Laura Bennett, MSc in Retail Design – Specialist in store layout, product presentation, and campaign planning.

  • Dr. James Howard, PhD in Visual Arts & Design – Expert in creative direction, display techniques, and visual storytelling.

  • Prof. Maria Clarke, MA in Fashion Marketing – Consultant in retail branding, customer psychology, and merchandising strategy.

Program Structure – Modules

  • Module 1: Fundamentals of Visual Merchandising and Display Design

  • Module 2: Store Layout, Space Planning, and Product Presentation

  • Module 3: Lighting, Color Theory, and Visual Impact

  • Module 4: Seasonal Campaigns and In-Store Promotions

  • Module 5: Branding, Customer Psychology, and Retail Strategy

  • Module 6: Digital Tools for Visual Merchandising and Virtual Store Design

  • Module 7: Capstone Project – Designing a Complete Retail Display Campaign

What you will learn

  • Design and execute professional retail displays for physical and digital environments

  • Apply core merchandising principles to increase customer engagement and sales

  • Use layout, color, and lighting techniques to maximize visual impact

  • Plan seasonal campaigns and promotional strategies for diverse retail markets

  • Understand customer psychology and its influence on visual merchandising decisions

How you will benefit

  • Build creative and technical skills that enhance employability in retail, fashion, and brand management

  • Gain practical experience designing displays and campaigns through real-world projects

  • Develop a portfolio of merchandising projects to showcase to employers

  • Prepare for roles such as Visual Merchandiser, Retail Designer, or Brand Experience Specialist

How the course is taught

  • 100% online, flexible format

  • 700+ hours of on-demand lectures, workshops, and guided assignments

  • 400+ structured hours of modular coursework

  • Includes capstone project and professional portfolio development

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299,00 

British Display Society — Modular certificate; combine modules to 400+ hours — Online

299,00 

British Display Society — Modular certificate; combine modules to 400+ hours — Online