Training

Training is an important element of the NABMA services. Our aim is to raise the profile and importance of markets to local communities and to provide training to increase the professionalism of individuals employed in the markets industry.

We provide through each year a programme of specific training events covering a wide and diverse range of subjects that include Merchandising, Market Law, Business Planning, Trading Standard subjects, general Market Management and behind the scenes looks at winners of Market of the Year.

NABMA is the key provider of training and development for the markets sector. It is extending that range of training and in 2008 will link up with the Association of Town Centre Management and the newly established Institute of Place Management to examine markets and their importance and relevance within place and public space management.

NABMA is also working with a University and College of Further Education to promote a recognized qualification for markets staff. Leicester City Council markets department are acting as the pilot for this innovative project.

Also available from NABMA is an annual residential school that is held each May for a two day period and covers a range of subject matter that includes planning and operation of markets, partnerships, promotion and performance management.