We build capability for retail buying and merchandise planning teams
Why work with us?
Founded in 2012, Numensa Academy delivers practical online training designed to develop commercial buying and planning skills for today’s retail industry. With real-world industry expertise and flexible online learning, our courses help professionals build the confidence, knowledge, and commercial mindset they need to succeed.
Over the past 14 years, we have worked with some of Australia’s leading retail brands across a diverse range of categories, including fashion, home, general merchandise, sports and DIY. This broad industry experience has given us a deep understanding of the skills buyers and planners need at every stage of their career, and how to deliver training that is practical, relevant and easy to apply in the workplace.
That’s why we have carefully curated our course bundles to align with different buying and planning career pathways, from entry-level through to junior and developing roles. Each bundle combines the most relevant training for your job level, helping you build skills with confidence, clarity and a structured learning journey. Plus, purchasing a bundle offers greater value compared to buying courses individually.
Individual courses are available across three different learning areas: Fashion & Home, Buying & Planning, and Soft Skills
Fashion & Homeware
Buying & Planning
Soft Skills Courses
Just some of the clients and brands we have worked with...
Testimonials...
“I wanted to pass on that the Numensa Merchandise online training that we offered to our Junior Buyers and Buying Assistants has received outstanding feedback from both our employees and their managers. They improved their competency in understanding the fundamentals of Buying and Planning, creating strategy and negotiation skills. Thank you for all of your support throughout, it is very much appreciated!”
Melinda Pinchen
People & Culture Manager, Surfstitch
“I have had the pleasure of working with Beverley Chambers and Karen Bycroft over recent years. Beverley and Karen have been involved in the development and delivery of an advanced buying program and facilitation of a leadership strategy session. They draw on high calibre experience in various consumer-facing businesses, both in Australia and internationally.”
Tim Schaafsma
Managing Director, Freedom
“It is great working with Numensa on buying and planning development initiatives. Beverley’s energy, passion and credibility in these fields make it easy for us to hone in on the learning needs specific to strategic goals and deliver outcomes that can directly impact thought processes and practices.”
Linda Chiodo
Learning & Development, Best & Less, Harris Scarfe
“We saw great benefit from the Numensa training for the Nuance Merchandise team, which has greatly impacted on their skills and abilities. Not only was the training a great learning experience for the team during the sessions, the team project work has also created an ongoing environment of learning and a great team building opportunity…”
Raelene Johnson
Buying & Merchandise Director, Nuance Group