The short answer
The RCMA certificate is a certificate of completion issued by RCMA to participants who complete a live program and reach the pass mark. Every certificate carries its own number and a QR code that opens its verification page on the RCMA website, so an employer can confirm it in seconds. It is a certificate of completion from RCMA, not a professional accreditation from an external body.
How you earn it
- Join a live cohort of an RCMA program, such as Retail Category Management Essentials
- Take part in the live sessions
- Submit the course assignments
- Reach the pass mark set for the program, based on your graded work
Certificates are issued after the cohort ends, once results are final. Each trainee can then view and download their certificate from their account.
What the certificate shows
- The participant's name
- The program name
- The cohort and its dates
- The date of issue
- A unique certificate number
- A QR code that opens the certificate's verification page
How to verify an RCMA certificate
Scan the QR code on the certificate, or open the verification link printed on it. The verification page on rcmaassociation.com shows whether the certificate is valid, with the participant's name, the program and the date of issue. If a certificate has been revoked, the page says so.
What the certificate is, and what it is not
The certificate confirms that the participant completed an RCMA program and passed its assessment. It is not a degree, a licence or a professional accreditation, and RCMA is not an accrediting body. RCMA is also not affiliated with the Category Management Association (CMA) in the United States.
Common questions
Is the RCMA certificate accredited? No. It is a certificate of completion issued by RCMA. It is not a professional accreditation from an external body.
How can an employer check my certificate? By scanning the QR code or opening the verification link on the certificate; the page shows whether it is valid.
When do I receive my certificate? After the cohort ends and the results are final, in your RCMA account.
What if I do not reach the pass mark? The certificate is only issued to participants who reach the pass mark. Contact the RCMA team to ask about your options.
Start learning
Retail Category Management Essentials is a live online course taught in Arabic, with small cohorts and limited seats.