Centre for Online Education - BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship

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BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
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Swayam
Overview

Learn how to lead and guide apparel design and development teams using the Scrum framework

Duration	16 weeks
Mode of learning	Online
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Credential	Certificate

BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship

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Curriculum
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BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
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Swayam
Highlights

Earn a certificate from IGNOU
Learn from industry experts

BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
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Swayam
Course details

Skills you will learn

Marketing Retail Brand management Communication skills Merchandising

Who should do this course?

The Programme of Apparel Merchandising is ideal for students who are interested in the retail side of the industry such as buying, product development, public relations, retail management and those who want an insight into starting an apparel business

What are the course deliverables?

Gain an understanding of the entire apparel production cycle, from design and sourcing to manufacturing, marketing, and distribution
Learn about different fabric types, their properties, and how they impact garment design and functionality
Learn how to ensure the quality of garments throughout the production process
Gain an understanding of methods for monitoring and managing production timelines and inventory
Develop skills in identifying appropriate materials and suppliers, and calculating garment production costs effectively

More about this course

This Course provides an excellent holistic introduction to the Textile and Apparel Industry
It provides a broad understanding of processes all the way from design, to finished goods, with particular focus on production, sourcing and costing
The students will gain a basic comprehension of textiles fundamentals, the ability to apprehend the process of apparel production, gain elementary skills in production drawings, to attain fundamental understanding of quality concepts & practice, apply production tracking skills and enhance their sourcing and costing ability
This Course is one of the highly demanded courses in recent times. Students who are creative and interested in merchandising & marketing of apparels should go for this course
This course enables the students of a good career in apparel design and marketing
The programme begins with introducing the apparel and textile industry and the salient features of our textile industry which provides a strong foundation for the apparel industry in India
The supply chain and segmentation in the Indian apparel market is significant which plays a pivotal role in building the economy of the country

BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
at
Swayam
Curriculum

Week 1: Overview of Apparel Industry

Week 2: Organizational Set up of a Garment Manufacturing Unit

Week 3: Apparel Retail Industry in India

Week 4: E Commerce in Apparel Industry

Week 5: Introduction to Global Apparel Market & FDI

Week 6: Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning

Week 7: Opportunities in Global Markets

Week 8: Building Portfolios

Week 9: Brand Management

Week 10: Skill Set for Merchandising

Week 11: Communication Skills

Week 12: Basics of Computers

Week 13: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Skills

Week 14: Identification and Selection of Business Opportunities

Week 15: Business Plan Preparation and Analysis

Week 16: New Enterprise Creation and Management

BHC-005: Basics of Apparel Industry and Entrepreneurship
at
Swayam
Faculty details

Dr. Richa Prakash

Dr. Richa Prakash is appointed as Assistant Professor in the Discipline of Home Science, Fabric and Apparel Sciences, School of Continuing Education, IGNOU, New Delhi, since September 2021. She is the Programme Coordinator of Certificate in Apparel Merchandising. Dr. Richa Prakash takes pleasure in the merit of doing her Ph.D. from Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Masters (UGC-NET) from The M. S. University of Baroda and Bachelor’s from St. Mary’s College, Shillong. Dr. Prakash specializes in the area of Clothing & Textiles (Home Science) and garners rich experience in both industry as well as academics in the field of textiles. Before joining Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, she has worked as an Assistant Professor at JDBI, Jadavpur University and GCU, Bangalore University along with other adhoc level positions. With more than 9 years of work experience, she has mentored students at Master’s and Doctorate level. With publications in both National and International journals, she has been credited with Gold Medal and was awarded Savitiri Pandit Award. At present she is one of the Channel Coordinators of Swayam Prabha, Channel 16 (Skill and Vocational Education) along with other responsibilities of the University.