Training & Development

Retail is a highly competitive and dynamic environment. A professional approach to learning, and increasing skill levels. is vital for individuals, managers and business owners.

Retail Exchange, supported by experienced learning providers (see Retail Exchange partners), will help you examine the options and find the right solution for you, or your organisation.

Do you want to recruit, train and retain the best people for your retail business?

Retail Exchange is here to:

  • Guide you to the most effective training solution for your specific needs
  • Advise you on funding opportunities that may be available
  • Help you to implement the training successfully, and support your ongoing workforce development
  • Listen to your views and ideas for fresh initiatives, including training courses, which will support you in making your business more successful
  • Facilitate new courses and workshops, responding to demand from Sussex retailers. Short retailer survey here, give us your views

Want to talk to someone about retail training for Employers? Call us now on 01273 747652 and we will be happy to discuss all available options, or arrange for a visit to your business by your local Retail Exchange adviser.

Are you looking for training courses to help you with your career in retail? See our Working in Retail section for information including career advice, retail jobs, interview tips and more. You can also contact any of the Retail Exchange partners direct, or call us on 01273 747654 for help.

Retail Training information and resources

Learning can be work based, or at a college or training venue.

Courses can be taken on a full time or part time basis.

Funding may be available, contact us for more information.

Find out more about the Apprenticeships and what they mean for you.

Retail Café

tutor2u launches Retail Café - a New Dedicated Resource for Teachers and Students of Retailing

tutor2u, the leading publisher of digital learning resources, is delighted to announce the forthcoming launch of Retail Café - a new specialist service for teachers and students taking vocational training courses in retailing. Retail Café goes live on 1 September 2006 - just in time for the launch of an important new BTEC in Retail Studies.

More information on the tutor2u website

General Training Information links

The Retail Exchange partners can offer advice on a wide variety of business training issues, in addition to retail specific needs.

The Learning and Skills Council supports employers and learners across Sussex.

Sussex Enterprise brings businesses together and provides a variety of business support services for all sectors.

Learndirect - Retail Sales and Customer Service job profiles.

If you are thinking of returning to education or work or are considering a career change, NextStep Sussex can help.

Apprenticeships in Sussex - For young people and employers. Helps to find apprentices to fill vacancies, ability to display vacancies to aid recruitment. Young people can apply for an Apprenticeship and view vacancies.

Future Workforce - Site for employers showing information about services that will help them to train and recruit young people, link with local education and their local community.

Foundation Degrees in Sussex - For young people and employers. Shows information about all the Foundation Degrees that are available in Sussex, how they operate and how they can be accessed.