Educational Resources

A strategic goal of NACS is to develop and deliver quality education that is responsive to the changing needs of the industry. Highlighted below are resources available to promote professional development within your association or your store.

Facilitator-Led Programs
Trained facilitators are available to deliver peer education specific to the higher education retail industry. Select from the following programs:
Blueprint for Textbooks I: Inventory Management for a Better Bottom Line
Blueprint for Textbooks II: Communicating Effectively with Faculty
Visual Merchandising Essentials: The Elements of Display
Leadership in the College Store
Asset Protection
Financial Management: An Overview for Buyers and Managers
Digital Delivery and the College Store
Your Human Resources Role
Developing a Vision & Mission for the College Store

Are you working with a state or regional college store association? Ask us how you can offer these programs free to your members through a grant from the NACS Foundation!

Year-Round Education
NACS hosts several events and audio conferences throughout the year that can be found in the Events & Trade Shows area, as well as online learning available only to NACS members through the Member Resource Center.


From traditional classroom training to leading-edge online learning, NACS is working to provide timely, affordable, and accessible education to our members and those interested in the higher education retail industry.

Contact the NACS Education department today at education@nacs.org for all of your professional development needs.