The professional qualification for retail jobs
Kristín Erla Þráinsdóttir, a careers and study adviser and Head of Counselling and Recognition of Prior Learning at Mími-símenntun, recently wrote an article in Gátt-Veftímarit about adult education. The article discusses the Verification of Competency and the Professional Certificate in Retail Operations, and how important formal recognition of competence is for everyone, both individuals and employers.
A professional qualification is an important recognition for staff, as it validates their skills and knowledge and increases their visibility. A competency assessment in retail and service aims to confirm competence in the workplace and shorten the training of individuals who have developed and enhanced their employability through participation in the working life. The aim is to increase professionalism and promote career development within the retail sector.
