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We recently caught up with Ana Perez, Level 4 Fast-Track Buying & Merchandising alumni, to learn about her experience on the course, her current role as Buying Admin Assistant and her advice for anyone considering the course.

We caught up with Ana Perez, one of our Level 4 Fast-Track Buying & Merchandising alumni, who is now working as a Buying Admin Assistant at Mountain Warehouse, to hear about her experience on the course and where it’s taken her.

At the FRA, we offer a Level 4 Fast Track Buying & Merchandising Diploma, running over 6 months, with intakes in February and September. After completing the diploma, you could move into entry-level jobs such as Buying Admin Assistant, Merchandising Admin Assistant, Allocator or Buying Clerk. Here's a closer look at these roles and what they involve:

We recently caught up with Billie Bowman, a BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising degree student, who created an impressive buying & merchandising strategy for Urban Outfitters. Check it out!

At the Fashion Retail Academy, we offer a Fast-Track Level 4 Buying & Merchandising Diploma, designed to launch your career by providing you with the essential skills needed to step into an entry-level buying or merchandising role - just in 6 months.

Congratulations to our Level 4 Fast Track Buying & Merchandising students, who graduated this month. Following our successful Bootcamp Assessment centre, a majority of our graduates are now joining the buying and merchandising teams at ASOS!

Three of our Buying & Merchandising undergraduate degree students have just completed their work placements at PEP&CO!