I've been teaching in the Marketing Analyst Program at Northwest Arkansas Community College since the fall semester of 2007. I've been focused on the first course in the program - Computer Skills I. The objective is to equip students with the confidence and Excel skills necessary to be successful in an entry level sales / category analyst position. The class combines Excel spreadsheet training with exercises and case studies.
Course Content
NWACC, in conjunction with the local retail industry, has customized a program
to provide focused preparation for retail analyst positions. Many fortune 500
companies moving to Northwest Arkansas are hiring analysts who can combine advanced
computer skills with an understanding of today's retail business. Local industry
experts, emphasizing practical business case studies, will teach you the skills
you need to succeed. This program is designed to prepare individuals for a dynamic
career as a retail analyst. In order to complete the criteria for certification,
a score of Satisfactory is required in the following courses:
Practical Retailing Solutions-First Semester
Computer Skills I (Applications in Exel--includes Retail Link®-provided
by Wal-Mart)
Communication Skills
Retail Fundamentals-
Computer Skills II-
Merchandising & Data Analysis-Second Semester