Westfield has been part of the retail community for nearly 50 years and over that time we’ve proven that there’s one certainty in this business – it’s all about growth.

That’s why in collaboration with the Australian Retailers Association, we have developed Seed, an online Retail Skills Training Portal. Seed provides access to a range of online interactive courses covering many retail-based business skills. Seed also provides information about face-to-face retail workshops and the accredited Diploma of Retail Management. Each learning option aims to grow your retail business skills. Select a learning program suitable for you or perhaps a blend of all three to maximise your knowledge and growth potential.

We welcome your participation in the Seed training programs and look forward to expanding knowledge and skills in the retail community.

Available to you is a suite of online interactive short courses covering many retail related business skills such as product buying, visual merchandising, marketing, store operations and human resource management. To read more about the courses and start your online training today, click on the link to the left.

These workshops are held across Australia at locations convenient to your business. There are currently 4 workshops held over the year that will challenge and expand your knowledge as you progress through each session. Attend just the workshop that suits your immediate needs or register for the entire program. To check when the next workshop is running at a location near you, click on the link to the left.

This is the higher education qualified course delivered at locations across Australia. The University of Western Sydney has accredited the Diploma for Retail Management for advanced standing units towards their Bachelor of Business and Commerce – Retail Management. Here is your opportunity to formalise your qualifications in the Retail Industry. To find out more information and contact the ARA directly, click on the link to the left.

As the peak body representing the interests of the retail industry the ARA Retail Institute provides excellence in online retail education, training and professional development for retail specific areas. Workshop participants will be guided through their learning by an experienced ARA facilitator, using practical exercises and case studies that reflect the day to day challenges of retailers.