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Retail Management Certification Program

Enroll in NHPA’s Retail Management Certification Program

The North American Hardware and Paint Association‘s (NHPA) Retail Management Certification Program is a six-month long, college-level course that prepares retailers with profit-focused store operations training.

It is the industry’s premier management school and provides actionable training to help students and owners see immediate results and a return on investment (ROI). Students will learn how to grow sales and profits and will walk away with an understanding of the following key topics.

  • Applied business strategy
  • Advanced retail operations
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Finance and accounting
  • Budgeting and benchmarking
  • Leadership and team building
  • Human resources management
  • Sales and customer service

“The 2021 Retail Management Certification Program is shaping up to be one of the strongest classes yet, as we will return to our traditional three-visit format with some new course modules and instructors that will be great additions to the program,” says Scott Wright, NHPA’s executive director of advanced retail education programs.


Apply Today

The deadline to apply for the 2021 class session is July 1. The first program visit will take place in August in Indianapolis.

Click here to apply or download the brochure to learn more about NHPA’s Retail Management Certification Program could strengthen the trajectory of your operation.

About Julie Leinwand

Julie Leinwand is the Special Projects Manager for NHPA. She graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism. In her spare time, she enjoys baking fanciful desserts and spending time with her puppies and husband.

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