retail automation ceritifcation

Training and Certification

Retail Automation Professional Certification

The Industry Standard for Self-Service Engineering, Compliance, and Deployment.

We are currently finalizing our comprehensive training modules and professional certification tracks for 2026. Designed for OEMs, software developers, and retail technology executives, this curriculum will bridge the gap between technical execution and real-world deployment.

Core Tracks Under Development:

  • The 5-Layer Retail Automation Stack: Mastering the architecture from edge computing and smart checkouts to store operations and data layers.

  • Regulatory & Compliance Mandates: Navigating ADA, PCI, UL, and regional deployment standards for self-service hardware.

  • Loss Prevention & Computer Vision: Engineering smart checkout systems to optimize user experience while curbing the $100B shrink problem.

📅 Get Early Access & Beta Testing

Be the first to know when the registration opens and secure early-bird pricing. Send an email to Elliot@retailsystems.org

Author: Elliot Maras

Elliot Maras is a highly respected veteran in the vending and kiosk industries, bringing over thirty years of experience covering unattended retail and commercial foodservice. As editor for both Kiosk Marketplace and Vending Times, he has led editorial content focused on vending, kiosks, and the evolving self-service landscape since 2016, after nearly two decades as editor of Automatic Merchandiser Magazine. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-maras-684a81b6/