Course content
The Certificate in Duty Free and Travel Retail will cover the following topics:
- What is Duty Free and Travel Retail?
- The history and evolution of the industry
- The operating model used in DF & TR
- Key sales channels, regions, and retailers
- Core categories, leading brands, and suppliers
- Current industry trends, challenges, and opportunities
- Duty Free World Council (DFWC) – role, objectives, and the Professional Standards Framework for retail sales professionals
- The profile and behaviours of DF & TR customers
- How do DF & TR customers differ from domestic shoppers?
- Key drivers and barriers to purchase
- Key drivers of, and the impact retail professionals can have on, the DF & TR customer experience
- Global trends shaping customer expectations and their impact on DF & TR – with a specific focus on Digital and Sustainability
- The key stages of the customer journey and how to best communicate with customers and drive sales across the journey









