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title: Develop and Implement a Category Plan
description: This course gives examples of what is included in a category plan, and also explains the important considerations to ensure successful execution of the plan at store level.
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# Develop and Implement a Category Plan

***Course Overview***

In this course, participants learn that although this is the last step of the category management process, it is also the most important. After all the category management work is done and the category plan is complete, successful execution of the plan in stores is critical to the success of the entire plan. This course gives examples of what is included in a category plan and explains the important considerations to ensure successful execution of the plan at store level.

 

Approximately 2.5 hours course time

 

 Related to: [Beginner Level](https://blog.cmkg.org/essential-retail-cpg-skills-and-topics/topic/beginner-level), [Category Plan](https://blog.cmkg.org/essential-retail-cpg-skills-and-topics/topic/category-plan), [On-Demand Learning](https://blog.cmkg.org/essential-retail-cpg-skills-and-topics/topic/on-demand-learning), [Training Course](https://blog.cmkg.org/essential-retail-cpg-skills-and-topics/topic/training-course)

## Learning Objectives for Develop and Implement a Category Plan

*Describe the key components of a category plan;*  
* Create a category plan;*  
* Explain what needs to be included in an effective implementation plan;*  
* List the barriers that will inhibit implementation of the category plan; and*  
* List the requirements to successfully implement a category plan.*

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