Retail Business Management Certificate of Achievement
Lemoore College · Lemoore, CA
- Cost
- $2,854
- Length
- 36 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
Program names and program descriptions appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Occupation titles are translated where O*NET publishes a Spanish name. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 52
- Finished the program
- 13%Based on 71 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
- Earnings in one quarter after
- Not reported
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Shrinking -3.4%
California projects this job will shrink over the next ten years. Fewer openings may mean a harder search.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Related work California expects more of
The U.S. Department of Labor lists these as related to the job above, and California projects growth in them rather than decline. Related is not the same as interchangeable: the training, the licenses and the pay can all differ, and this program does not train for these. It is a place to start asking, not a recommendation.
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,170 · +10.2% · 34 programs here
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$79,426 · +1.9% · 16 programs here
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$63,027 · +4.4% · 6 programs here
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81,587 · +4.7% · 3 programs here
- First-line Supervisors of Entertainment And Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54,978 · +9.9% · No programs here train for it
Where California publishes a separate figure for Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
General and Operations Managers
Job ads may call this: Store Manager · Center Manager · Business Manager · District Manager
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
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- Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.
What this pays in Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County) | $55,587 | $106,487 | $214,682 |
| Across California | $61,383 | $126,477 | $298,739 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $126,477per yearHanford-Corcoran MSA: $102,547
- Projected openings
- 264,410Hanford-Corcoran MSA: 500
- Projected change
- +6.7%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- 5 years or more in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Most people hired for this job have already spent 5 years or more in a related one. Finishing this program may not be enough on its own. Ask the provider who hires their graduates, and what those people did before.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
Sales Managers
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Sales Manager · Sales Director · Sales Supervisor · District Sales Manager
- Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
- Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
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- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
- Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.
- Determine price schedules and discount rates.
What this pays in Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County) | $54,804 | $103,294 | $218,241 |
| Across California | $65,511 | $137,173 | $305,623 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $137,173per yearHanford-Corcoran MSA: $101,600
- Projected openings
- 88,500Hanford-Corcoran MSA: 90
- Projected change
- +2.9%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- Under 5 years in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Employers usually expect some time in a related job as well as the training. Ask the provider what their graduates did before they were hired.
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Key Carrier · Shift Manager · Store Manager · Bakery Manager
- Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
- Formulate pricing policies for merchandise, according to profitability requirements.
- Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
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- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
- Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
- Assign employees to specific duties.
- Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
What this pays in Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County) | $38,185 | $47,812 | $74,321 |
| Across California | $39,214 | $55,370 | $78,297 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Hanford-Corcoran MSA (Kings County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $55,370per yearHanford-Corcoran MSA: $48,211
- Projected openings
- 126,230Hanford-Corcoran MSA: 410
- Projected change
- -3.4%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- Under 5 years in a related job
- Training after you are hired
- None
Employers usually expect some time in a related job as well as the training. Ask the provider what their graduates did before they were hired.
Program details
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the operations of a wide variety of retail businesses including department stores independent and chain stores fashion food and beverage and pharmaceutical establishments and online retail businesses. Includes instruction in retail management merchandise management customer service management marketing organizational behavior accounting finance business law and personnel management.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-09-18). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
Ask before you enroll, not after
The order the rules set out starts at the center rather than at the school. Before a center can find somebody eligible for training services it has to gather enough to decide, at a minimum through an interview, evaluation or assessment and career planning. Referring a person to the provider they have chosen and setting up the account both come after that, and both are the center's to do — the account is a payment agreement with the training provider, and it is the provider that is paid through it. So the call belongs before enrolling and before paying. Anyone who has already done either should still ask, and ask what it means for them.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
No America's Job Center is within about 25 miles of this program's city. These are the nearest ones anyway — further out, and worth a phone call before a journey:
Parlier-Workforce ConnectionAffiliate site
Phone: 559-230-4400
13660 East Manning AveSuite 103Parlier, CA 93648about 26.7 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tulare County Employment Connection - TulareAffiliate site
Phone: 559-684-1987
155 N. K StreetTulare, CA 93274about 27 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
At a comprehensive center all the required partner programs can be reached; an affiliate site offers some of them. Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
How this gets paid for, and what to ask →
Whether a person can have a program paid for is decided by their local workforce development board and the America's Job Center staff who interview them — not by this site, and not by the training provider. California has 45 local workforce development areas and each sets its own policies, so the answer can differ between two people in neighboring counties. Nothing here is a promise of funding or a determination of eligibility.
The rules cited here, and the state and federal sites linked to, are published in English.
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